Lightweight performance clothing and equipment brand Montane has become the first technical outdoor manufacturer to receive a Gore license in over a decade, marking its Autumn / Winter 2016 season as the debut for its new Gore-Tex collection.
The collaboration between Montane and W. L. Gore & Associates – will see Montane launch a Gore-Tex specific range into its collection, comprising of shell and softshell jackets and pants and accessories.
Montane’s brand director Jonathan Petty said, “From the outset, our philosophy has always been about enabling aspiring athletes to go further, faster by offering a combination of premium, specifically selected fabric technologies, cutting edge construction techniques and ensuring that our clothing and accessories are designed for distinct outdoor mountain pursuits. Earning this Gore license is a great testament to our development and passion for applying and adhering to these principles. We are excited that this new partnership will see outdoor enthusiasts benefit from Montane’s exclusive designs combined with the total weather protection offered by Gore-Tex.”
The Montane Gore-Tex shell collection features three different Gore fabric technologies, each designed to meet the intense demands of alpinists, mountaineers, climbers, runners and walkers: Gore-Tex Pro, Gore-Tex Active and Gore C-Knit backer technology.
Some of the highlights from Montane’s AW16 collection – available from August 2016 – include:
Montane Endurance Pro Jacket – £430 RRP
Fully featured extreme conditions mountaineering shell
- • Designed to cater for the technical requirements of climbers and alpinists
- • 40 Denier GORE-TEX® Pro zoned with 70 Denier GORE-TEX® Pro offers ultimate weather protection and durability
- • Tailored ‘action back’ fit for dynamic movement
- • Slightly larger chest and bicep dimensions to accommodate multiple layers
- • Fully adjustable, roll-away helmet compatible hood with wired peak combined with a tall collar
Montane Alpine Pro Jacket – £330 RRP
Extremely versatile, lightweight and technical mountain shell
- • Offering a full essential feature set. Ideal for alpine pursuits and mountain walking alike
- • Developed with and tested by Montane’s world-class athlete team
- • Lightweight and durable 40 Denier GORE-TEX® Pro and YKK AquaGuard® waterproof zips for enhanced protection
- • Fully adjustable, roll-away helmet compatible hood with wired peak combined with a tall collar
- • Offers core body ventilation with angled pit zips
- • Available in men’s and women’s styles
Technical warm mountaineering Gore-Tex glove
- • GRANITE STRETCH softshell fabric with goat leather palm, fingers and thumb for suppleness
- • GORE-TEX waterproof inner layer
- • 170g PrimaLoft® GOLD Insulation on back of hand and fingers for optimal warmth
- • Pre-curved fingers and thumb combined with a gauntlet cuff, ideal for alpine activities
More info at www.montane.co.uk