COMBAT THE COLD

Style meets substance with this winter-defying jacket

ThruDark is the adventure clothing brand created by a group of Special Forces (SBS) veterans. The name, ‘ThruDark’, represents overcoming the kind of testing situations its founders – Louis and Staz – experienced in the SBS. Tough times, in extreme environments, call for kit that’s built to last, and ThruDark’s products – from parkas to baselayers – deliver next-level durability.

The Patriot Down Smock is the perfect example. Developed for severe cold-weather conditions, you’ll do well to find a jacket that’s comfier or more fit for purpose. The outer layer is made from a rip-stop, water repellent Pertex® Quantum material, injected with 850 Fill Power, which provides exceptional warmth to weight ratio without compromising durability. And if you’re planning on wearing it for more than the weekly trip to Tesco, further reinforcements to the shoulders are provided with a technical composite blend of Dyneema® and Cordura® for enhanced abrasionresistance (those selfcheckouts aren’t for the faint-hearted).

SUPERIOR LIGHTWEIGHT FABRIC An ultra-thin, water-resistant coating provides increased weather resistance for extreme conditions. By combining a tightly woven face fabric with a microporous coating, Pertex® Quantum pro delivers a high level of water resistance while remaining lightweight, soft and breathable. 15 TIMES STRONGER THAN STEEL Dyneema® is the trade name given to fibers made with high molecular weight polyethylene. Its properties – such as its strength, lightness, versatility and resistance to chemical and abrasive agents – make it an ideal yarn for highperformance technical fabrics.