Artilect Supermoon Bio Hoodie £140
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Eco-friendly, innovative fabric, fully-featured
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Quite pricey
The Supermoon Bio Hoodie is predominantly made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, which are transformed into PrimaLoft Bio fleece. This innovative fabric is biodegradable in oceans, waste water and landfills (the three main places fleece fibres usually end up), thus helping to reduce the impact of microfibres in our oceans.
The fleece is super-soft and smooth, with an almost velvety feel, and consequently comfort levels and all-round warmth are impressive. Breathability is good and the cut strikes a nice middle ground – it’s bulk-free, ergonomic and athletic(ish), without being too tight or thin. Lycra wrist cuffs help seal in warmth, while an under-the-helmet hood adds a warmth boost when required. You also get two zippered hand pockets and one zippered chest pocket, as well as an adjustable waist hem.
We liked this jacket a lot, not only for the planet-friendly benefits, but also for its onthe-hill performance. We could happily wear it all day, without any drop-off in comfort levels. Our only gripe? The Artilect website fails to mention the use of an accent fabric (88% nylon, 12% spandex) over the chest pocket and rear hem, which means the jacket isn’t quite as 100% eco perfect as it seems at first glance.
■ MEN’S SIZES XS-XXL
■ WOMEN’S SIZES XS-XL
■ WEIGHT 472g (men’s medium)
■ FABRIC PrimaLoft Bio (100% recycled polyester), 260g/m²; accent fabric
(88% nylon, 12% spandex)