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Lightweight Outdoor Vests

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Craghoppers' Compresslite VI Vest is Lightweight and Wind-Resistant

— May 23, 2023 — World
This lightweight outdoor vest by sustainability-driven adventure brand Craghoppers boasts many benefits for its modest look. Dubbed the Women's Compresslite VI Vest, this high-performance offering features wind-resistant fabric that effectively blocks wind and a durable water-repellent finish that can keep light precipitation away from skin contact. Craghoppers relies on Ecoshield, a plant-based water repellent, to achieve this level of protection. The silhouette is also insulated with the latest technology, guaranteeing "outstanding warmth." The brand employs ThermoAir+ fibers for the insulation which effectively traps body heat.

The lightweight outdoor vest is also sustainably made with recycled materials, staying true to the brand's commitment to reducing waste on the planet. Craghoppers notes that approximately 18 plastic bottles were recycled to make this product.

Image Credit: Craghoppers
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Outdoor Wear - Companies can disrupt the outdoor wear industry by creating products that are lightweight, wind-resistant, insulated, and made with recycled materials.
2. Plant-based Water Repellent - Developing and using sustainable water repellent alternatives, like Ecoshield, can disrupt traditional chemical-laden repellents in multiple industries.
3. Thermoair+ Insulation - Creating products with innovative insulation methods, like ThermoAir+, can bring disruptive change to outdoor wear and broader fashion and textile industries.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Wear - The outdoor wear industry can revolutionize the space by creating sustainable and impactful products, like Craghoppers' lightweight Compresslite VI vest.
2. Eco-friendly Materials - Industries across fashion, textile, and outdoor gear can adopt eco-friendly materials using recycled plastics, like the Compresslite VI vest, to disrupt wasteful production practices.
3. Chemicals and Materials - Disrupting the chemicals and materials industry requires creating innovative, sustainable alternatives to traditional products like water repellent treatments, as demonstrated by Craghopper's use of plant-based Ecoshield.
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