Pertex

Pertex® is the established leader in lightweight technical fabrics. The Mountain Studio uses 20D Pertex Quantum with Diamond Fuse Technology fabrics, which are made from yarns with unique Y shaped filaments.

This creates a tightly interlocking structure, which improves the down-proof and water-beading properties of the fabric, while still being highly lightweight and supple, making it a perfect outer layer for down garments.

Nuyarn

Nuyarn® is a spinning technology in which wool fibres are spun along a high-performance filament to produce two ply yarns that offer much greater volume and aeration than traditional yarns with twisted fibres.

The result is a wool yarn that is much faster drying, stronger, and warmer than traditionally spun wool, and retains all its properties after countless washes.

Dupont™ Sorona

Dupont™ Sorona® is an eco-efficient performance fibre made in part from annually renewable plant-based ingredients. The fibres are exceptionally soft and stain-resistant while exhibiting both high strength and flexibility. We use it for some of our insulating paddings.


Cohaesive

Cohaesive™ is a cord management device system used in our adjustable hoods, which prevents loose pull cords from dangling around.

The device is bonded directly onto the fabric of the fabric, and the elastic pull cord and grip icon are the only exposed parts of the system. To tighten the cord, pull the cord or pinch the icon to release the tension.


SunGrip Japan

SunGrip are Japanese plastic snaps made of polyacetal (POM). They can sustain temperatures up to 150°C, and can be machine washed, dry cleaned, and ironed without breaking, melting, or coming loose. They will also retain their strong holding force longer than metal parallel spring snaps or prong ring snaps.


YKK

The Japanese company YKK, or Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, is the world’s largest zipper manufacturer and a leader in innovation, design, and quality. The Mountain Studio uses two of their zipper technologies.

YKK Aquaguard® zippers are designed to be water repellent and are used in the most exposed areas of our rugged outer layers.

YKK Vislon® are made from injected plastic elements, such as polyacetal resin. This model is lighter than a metal zipper and feels nicer against the skin.


Primaloft

PrimaLoft® is a brand of patented synthetic microfibre thermal insulation material that was originally developed in the 1980s for the United States Army. It is a water-resistant and breathable alternative to down insulation, which has been designed to provide warmth and comfort even when wet, making it ideal for high-intensity activities.


G-Loft

G-Loft® is a trademark of Goldeck Textil Ltd, an Austrian company that specialises in insulation materials for military and consumer applications. G-Loft® is a series of European-made synthetic insulation materials that offer outstanding warmth-to-weight ratios.

The Mountain Studio uses the G-Loft® Eco EVOX material, which is made from recycled polyester. It is light, thin, and breathable, and combines the advantages of natural down with the durability of synthetic fibre.


Cordura

Cordura® is synonymous with durability. Made from nylon, Cordura® is a rugged, lightweight fabric offering extreme tear strength and abrasion resistance. We use their 600D fabric for the scuff guards on our ski pants, protecting the inside of the leg from sharp steel edges and crampons.


H-one Fleece

H-OneTex Co LTD is a Korean company with a strong focus on sustainability and fabrics made from a high degree of recycled and biodegradable content. The Mountain Studio uses materials from H-OneTex in some of our power stretch fleece mid layers.


Evertex

The Taiwanese company Evertex focuses on developing innovative performance textiles for outdoor apparel that qualify for sustainability certifications like bluesign® and Oeko-Tex®. We use their ripstop fleece in several of our high-performance mid layers.


Dryarn

Dryarn is a high-performance microfibre yarn designed for sportswear and athletic apparel that’s made by the Italian company Aquafil. It’s a lightweight and highly insulating fibre that’s lighter than both wool and polyester. The fibre is also very breathable, and absorbs minimal moisture while offering good insulating properties, making it ideal for use in base layers.