Materials & Process

Inspiration

Our initial source of inspiration came from our admiration for the transformative abilities and construction of parachutes. The lightness of their fabric, their durable construction, and their ability to adapt from a tiny backpack into a large canopy in a matter of seconds. These attributes act as a guide as we create our adaptable and durable products, designed to take on different forms and purposes.

Materials

Recycled Ripstop

Lightweight and breathable, our new recycled ripstop fabric is strong, durable, and easy to pack up.

50+ UPF Sun Protection.
Breathable DWR C0 coating(PFAS Free).
Bluesign approved.

Close-up of a textured fabric with a rip stop weave pattern, showing intricate stitching and a subtle wave-like surface.

1.0oz Monofilament Ripstop Mesh.

Our monofilament ripstop mesh was carefully selected for its superior characteristics. It is one of the strongest meshes available and is made from 100% Nylon 6 yarn. It is extremely breathable with a CFM rating of over 1000.

20 Denier.
PFAS free.
0 UPF Sun protection.

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Recycled Polyester.

This fabric is used on our L-CAP cape and as a side panel on other styles. It is lighter weight than our main body fabric and offers increased breathability without sacrificing sun protection.

Recycled Polyester.
Sun protective rating is 30 UPF.

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SMARTFOAM Molded Visor

Custom molded. No sew lamination.
The SMARTFOAM recovers it’s shape quickly after unpacking.

Close-up of a white lightweight packable cap with a black cord lock, drawstring, and black snap button.

Premium Hardware.

We’ve selected premium hardware from some of the most well known and trusted hardware suppliers.

Duraflex snaps (Bluesign approved) were selected for their small size and long term reliability.
Nifco cord lock (Bluesign approved) is one of the smallest in its category and features a dual sided adjustment.