TUKWILA, WA -- Drawing inspiration from the Silk Road and the many experiences one might encounter along the way, ExOfficio presents their 2009 fall/winter travel apparel designed with the spirit of adventure, durability and style in mind.
Highlights -- Key fabrics and new styles
ExOfficio has segmented their men's and women's line into Adventure, Destinations, Outerwear and Underwear collections. While many of the women's garments share the same name and fabrication as the men's, ExOfficio's women's pieces are designed specifically with feminine details and flattering silhouettes.
Adventure -- Durability is Sustainability
ExOfficio adventure apparel is engineered to be worn again and again, pushed as far as you push yourself and still look great when you're through. Core products include ExOfficio's moisture-wicking, quick-drying, sun and odor-resistant ExO Dri™ knit tops; their signature ultra-light, ventilated and sun-protective DryFlylite™ shirts; and Insect Shield® shirts, pants and accessories that protect against mosquitoes, ticks, flies and fleas through 70 washings.
Within Adventure, ExOfficio offers three series designed around specific climates and activities -- Roughian, Amphi and Explorer.
Roughian clothing is for the vagabond who needs incredibly durable apparel that fits his or her lifestyle. Apparel in this collection is designed for activities and climates around the tree-line.
Featured in the Roughian series are the ExOfficio collections; ExO Dri™ Performance, Migrator™ Fleece, Alpental™ and Takeover.
Amphi apparel is for those who live for the water whether fishing, paddling or pulling anchor. For fall/winter, ExOfficio offers a contemporary-styled group of knit tops made with Neptune Knit -- 100% polyester with a high/low texture for maximum moisture management that is treated with Sun Guard 30+ for UV protection and Nanoplex™ for stain, bacteria and odor resistance.
The Nio Amphi™ short, pant and convertible pant are made with Nycott nylon and are extremely lightweight, quick-drying, and wrinkle-resistant. The Nio Amphi collection is treated with Sun Guard 30+ for UPF protection and Teflon® for water and stain resistance.
Explorer apparel is for the adventurer who thirsts for dry, arid climates. This apparel is fully equipped with breathable fabric blends, sun protection and strategic ventilation. Featured pieces in this series are the safari-inspired Gobi Jacket, Gobi Pant and Gobi Vest for men and women made of Explorer Blend™, a lightweight 60% polyester/20% cotton/20% nylon blend treated with Teflon® for stain resistance. Functional details, such as multiple interior and exterior pockets, are built into each garment's design without compromising their unique and flattering style.
Destinations -- Different adventures, all in one day, all in one outfit.
ExOfficio's Destination apparel is all about doing more, packing less and looking great. This fashionably functional travel wear is versatile and extremely easy to care for.
For fall, Destinations is home to a bounty of ExOfficio's sweaters. The Soy'r™ collection for men is made with a blend of odor and bacteria-resistant soy and wool. The Irresistible™ sweater and accessory collection for women offers new silhouettes in irresistibly-soft and travel-friendly knits.
The women's plush Persian Fleece and sumptuous Sheeba Fleece are stylish layering pieces for any activity and the men's Go-To™ Fleece Jacket will be the go-to piece for fall.
Outerwear -- Designs to be worn in a variety of situations and climates
ExOfficio outerwear has features to accommodate changes in the weather and spontaneous itineraries. The outerwear series consists of the CoreTech™ Fleece, Latitude™ Stretch, and Roam'r™ Tri-Thermal Tech collections.
The CoreTech™ Fleece jacket and vest are mid- lightweight fleece pieces that are extremely wind-resistant. CoreTech Fleece is a three-layer laminate consisting of a protective polyester shell, a breathable membrane and moisture wicking fleece.
The Longitude™ Softshell coat is made with Latitude Stretch, a three layer water/wind resistant and breathable polyester laminate treated with a DWR. This sleek, city-friendly design is ready for a variety of weather reports and a continuum of coordinates.
Underwear -- 17 countries, 6 weeks, 1 pair of underwear.
ExOfficio's Give-N-Go® performance underwear (94% nylon/6% spandex) enables adventure travelers to pack lighter. Give-N-Go® underwear is extremely comfortable, wicks moisture and dries in a few hours. It also features the AEGIS Microbe Shield® finish to fight odor and bacteria. ExOfficio Give-N-Go underwear is African Wildlife Foundation Field Tested and Approved.
It all begins with a great color story.
Colors of the fall/winter collection reflect the rich tones of minerals and spices found along the Silk Road, which include dusty lapis, deep jade, dark lacquer, dark turmeric, khaki, cigar, pebble, pale jade, dark truffle, dark turquoise, spice, sage, wine and black.
About ExOfficio
ExOfficio was born in 1987 when two guys in a garage engineered a shirt with the functions of a fly-fishing vest, the ventilation of a cool breeze and the construction of a men's dress shirt. The company has created apparel known for innovative technical features and performance benefits ever since. ExOfficio is sold internationally in specialty outdoor, fly-fishing, travel and luggage stores. Products are available in ExOfficio retail stores and online. ExOfficio is devoted to enhancing worldly exploration through clothing that packs-well, performs and is durable enough for a lifetime of adventure. For more information, visit www.exofficio.com.