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Urban Performance-Outerwear: The Fabrics

GORE-TEX®, LYCRA® Organic Cotton-Recycled Plastic, OrthoLite, Polygiene Favored apparel labels of  Millennials -includes hybrid athlete- athleisure brands...which imo...implies a casual lifestyle AND clued in consumers -reading the info mandated on labels...like listing country of origin (manufacturing), garment care, fiber content and other finishings/treatments. Just like reading the ingredients label on foods/liquids...savvy customers demand transparency. Hangtags that hang with those of the maker- usually adds to a garment's caché...and  helps explain the prices commanded by premium products-in apparel and footwear. Some of the most common that we see... Gore-Tex ® was the first lightweight waterproof/breathable membrane addition to our winter wardrobe ...back in the 80s. Their GTX appearance on hiking and winter boots=game changer. via GIPHY source imgur.com Today there are many Gore-Tex fabrics with varying degrees of windproof/waterproof/breathable-from pro...

Outerwear-It's Colder!

 WALLS, WRANGLER, CRAFT BY LEE, MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR, TONIA DEBELLIS, KRIMSON KLOVER Lighter outer wear pieces and knits  that are all layer friendly are a smart wardrobe way to deal with winter temperature swings...without breaking the budget. WALLS -takes on Carhatt with workwear attire that works off-duty too....V intage Duck Barn Jacket with premium 10oz duck fabric that is sanded and stonewashed-for a weathered effect-that in reality can stand up to the weather too. $121.99-style points with cord collar...and plenty of pockets adjustable cuffs-practical.  Vintage lined duck pants  $51.99 Buffalo plaid lining, right leg pocket, hammer loop on left leg and utility  loop on waistband... Crafted by Lee at TARGET Dreamsoft® denim -is softer than traditional denim with an extra smooth hand feel. Now with Lycra® beauty fiber for great shape retention. The jackets...in harbor blue-horizon-true value versions of this classic silhouette....with span...