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24 Series Parka
Although Archaeopteryx is a Canadian-born brand, it has long been sold to European companies, most recently owned by Amber Sports. Amber Sports was acquired by Anta. Strictly speaking, Archaeopteryx is certainly not a domestic brand, but it is one of the assets of Chinese companies.
Archaeopteryx is rooted in the mountains, but it also understands the rapid changes in cities, whether it's cold mornings, mild afternoons, or the coldest weather in harsh winters, ARC′TERYX Archaeopteryx 24 series was born for urban environments. Combining high-quality padding with high-tech fabric craftsmanship, the 24 series is designed for urban living, comfortable and stylish, and powerful functionality to meet the needs of daily weather changes and the changing pace of urban life. The skillful integration of outdoor sports and urban life interprets that outdoor is also a way of life and an attitude to life.
The product is positioned in urban travel, business travel, the color is universal, abandoning the common bright colors of outdoor clothing, and mostly black, gray, blue, brown, these are safer, easy to match the color. The logo is also placed on the inconspicuous arm to avoid the noise, and the overall design adopts matryoshka tactics, which are different in fabric and filling, and also determine the degree of warmth and applicable environment.
Parka means coat, and the warmth effect is good, but the style of Parka determines that it will interfere with hem activities to a certain extent, but the impact of urban commuting is relatively small. If you're skiing or outdoors, buy groceries. Relatively speaking, the 24 series Parka is suitable for a variety of scenarios and is suitable for daily wear in winter. Many Parka models in the 24 series are popular models in winter, and there are a few of them themselves, let's talk about the characteristics of each model. According to the filling and fabric, it can be roughly divided into hard shell down Park; Light Down Park; hard-shell cotton clothing Park; Soft-shell cotton suit Park (although Koda is a jacket, but in fact, the length can already be seen as Parka, put together, and the official picture below also puts him in the coat). The degree of warmth and functionality are different, and the corresponding scenes and regions are also different.
The official definition of warmth
Clothing length and warmth
About fabrics and padded cotton:
Gore-Tex fabrics for birds:
Gore-Tex fabric meaning of bird
Combining the red parts of the picture becomes a common GTX fabric logo format.
The initials represent the type of fabric :
N: Nylon, the advantage is toughness.
P: Polyester, the advantage is high softness.
The numerical part represents strength, thickness:
The professional point is called Daniel Amount, and the higher the number, the larger it is, and the thicker it is.
The suffix represents the compilation style:
R: Lattice, mainly found in ultra-thin and light products.
P: Flat weaving, more in shell protection
MR: bar card, mini grid; Thin and light backpacks are common
F: Grosgrain, backpacks and ski suits will appear
S: Elastic, common in soft-shell product lines
Special suffix:
X: The representative fabric has been specially strengthened, and it is generally exclusive to Archaeopteryx
Filled cotton:
Coreloft cotton:
Archaeopteryx Coreloft, also known as "Archaeopteryx C cotton", has an opinion that coreloft and Climashield APEX are the same thing, but there is still controversy. Archaeopteryx Coreloft cotton tag, you can see that Coreloft is long fiber + short fiber two structures, while APEX C cotton is long fiber cotton, the actual feel, pressure resistance and fluffiness are not the same as bird Coreloft.
Coreloft cotton has unparalleled skin-friendliness, soft silk to the touch, smooth, light and quick-drying, water repellent, high warmth! Birds use it to replace classic PrimaLoft cotton. The unit of C cotton filling amount usually given in the official introduction of the bird is the number of C cotton grams per square meter, such as: 60g/m², 60gsm, which is not a direct total filling, which can be understood as the thickness of C cotton. Simply put, the larger the number of fills per square meter, the warmer it is.
About the warmth of Coreloft cotton:
There is a general indicator for measuring the warmth coefficient of different materials, called the Crowe value (CLO). Direct comparison of CLOs with a variety of common materials is more intuitive.
CLO is defined as: in an environment with a room temperature of 21 °C, a relative humidity of no more than 50%, and an air flow rate of no more than 10 cm/s, when the wearer feels comfortable and maintains his body surface temperature of 33 °C, the insulation value of the clothing worn is set at 1 Clo, that is, 1 insulation unit. The larger the CLO value, the better the warmth effect.
CLO value of common thermal insulation materials
Monocoque Down Parka:
3 hard shell down jackets
On the path where birds run to the top of the outdoors, Gore must be an unavoidable name. Over the years, the relationship between Uncle Bird and Gore Company has been like two basic friends, cooperating and supporting each other, and constantly innovating. In addition to the warmth in the two indicators of filling and fluffiness, wind and waterproof are equally important. Wind and rain can easily take away a lot of heat, causing body temperature to drop.
Down Standard (RDS) certified products
Thorsen Parka, Therme Parka, and Camosun Parka are all hard-shell down jackets made of Gore-Tex fabric, which are windproof and waterproof. These three down jackets are filled with premium European goose down, with a fluffiness of 750fill, compared to the Canadian duck down used by the geese, the reputation of Archaeopteryx's European goose down is more standard. The degree of warmth Thorsen is greater than that of Therme and greater than Camosun, but the actual gap is not very large, and the length of the three becomes shorter in turn.
24 series hard shell down jacket data
Thorsen Parka: 19717, made in China; 28253, made in Vietnam. Except for the place of origin, there is no difference in fabric styles between the two. Long with a thigh-length hem. The last of the three models was launched, and the fabric was slightly better than Therme's dust. The 24th series is the warmest and most well-protected waterproof down hard shell.
Thorsen Parka
WaterTight™ full-open resin two-way front zip with snap-stud placket. The fit is conventionally cut with plenty of room to move around and underarm vents. Double cuffs with long sleeves, built-in wrist cuffs with snap fastening on the outside.
PS: WaterTight zippers are highly water resistant but not waterproof. Do not put items that can be damaged by moisture in your pocket.
The filling capacity of 192g (M size) of 750 fluffy European goose down and 60g/m² of C cotton mixed filling, while using "Down Composite Mapping™ - Partition Filling Technology" and "Down Contour Construction™ - 3D Filling Technology" to maximize the advantages of down.
The outer fabric is made of N90p 2L GORE-TEX®, which is soft, lightweight and has almost no sound. The principle of such fabrics is that the outer layer of wind pressure is strong, the hole is closed, the inner layer pressure increases (sweat evaporates due to movement), the hole is opened, to achieve the effect of windproof but breathable, Thorsen is indeed waterproof and windproof, not just against small wind, against light rain.
Flaw:
Thorsen is a nice down coat, -10 degrees to -5 degrees, may feel hot; It is more suitable for standing or sitting below -10 degrees for a long time, otherwise it is not necessary.
The most eye-catching down jacket at the Winter Olympics, due to its length, may be slightly inconvenient on some occasions, such as driving for a long time.
Height determines the length of clothing, but also because of its length, short is not easy to control, for height above 180 this point is not a defect, below 175 for another model.
9,000 yuan a piece is definitely too expensive, the retail price in the United States is only $849 knife, in the discount season, 5 discount is also possible. It seems that it has now risen to 1,000 knives.
Pocket design
Therme Parka: 25879, 12888 (old), made in China; 28241, made in Vietnam. Except for the place of origin, there is no difference in fabric styles between the two. Mid-length with a hem that extends beyond the hips and covers the hips. The warmth is very good, the length of the clothes is relatively friendly, and it adapts to the crowd and applies to a wider range of scenarios. The Therme SV Parka is new for 2022, the 29707, longer and thicker, more like the Thorsen.
Parka Thermal Spa
WaterTight™ full-open resin two-way front zip with snap-stud placket. Double cuffs with slightly longer sleeves and built-in wrist cuffs with a cuff closure. The regular cut of the fit is loose and one size larger.
750 fluffy European goose down with 120g (size M) mixed with 140g/m² and 100g/m² C cotton, using "Down Composite Mapping™ - Partition Filling Technology" and "Down Contour Construction™ - 3D Filling Technology".
The outer fabric is P75d GORE-TEX® 2L, the surface texture is unique, the surface is deliberately treated into the texture and texture of the daily coat, the feel is soft and textured, it feels like cotton fabric, wear-resistant, and the sound is very small. Waterproof and windproof, all seams have tape for better water resistance.
Flaw:
The deadliest thing is dust! Dust! Dust! Black is simply a vacuum cleaner.
The official website of 8800 yuan is also too expensive, only 200 yuan different from Thorsen, but the retail price in the United States is only $700 knife, and Thorsen is very different.
The fit does not cinch the waist, does not have a waist, and looks like a pillar, so those without a belly can choose a smaller size, and it looks not so round and bloated.
"Down Composite Mapping™" and "Down Contour Construction™"
Camosun Parka: 16110 (old), made in China; 28242, made in Vietnam. Comes with a detachable cap. Mid-length with hem and hips. The degree of warmth is not as good as the previous two big brothers, but it is not much different, the length of the clothes is the shortest, there is basically no height limit, and it is very handsome to wear casually.
Camosun Parka
Unidirectional zipper, full-length main zipper with neck guards and inner windscreen. Double cuffs with slightly longer sleeves and built-in wrist cuffs with a cuff closure. The cuff cut is flexible and design at the same time. The fit is regular and slightly smaller than Therme.
750 fluffy euro down with a filling capacity of 105g (size M) is mixed with 140g/m² and 100g/m² C cotton, while "Down Composite Mapping™ - Partition Filling Technology" and "Down Contour Construction™ - 3D Filling Technology".
The outer fabric is made of 2L N150p-x GORE-TEX® Paclite®, the fabric is very hard, much harder than the above two big brother fabrics, with long-lasting wear resistance. There are more color matchings.
Flaw:
One-way zipper! One-way zipper! One-way zipper! The length is not short, and the fabric is relatively stiff, it will be very inconvenient when sitting down, and the comfort is not as good as the two big brothers with two-way zippers.
Among the three hard-shell down jackets, the shell is the thickest and hardest, and the loudest is also the loudest.
The official website 8600 yuan is still too expensive, and the two big brothers are only 200 yuan in turn, regardless of the height, the above two big brothers are definitely more worth buying, the retail price in the United States is $649 knife.
Detachable cap
Light Down Park:
Revet Down: 28108, from Bangladesh. Non-embroidered logo. Long, back mid-length 88cm (size M), hem length to thighs, straight hem. Relatively unpopular.
Torn Down
Two-way zipper, full-length Villon main zipper. Cut for a regular fit with a lightweight design. Filling capacity 241g (size M) 750 fluffiness RDS certified European goose down filling, lightweight and warm, high process bulky padding to increase elasticity, ensure freedom of movement. The simple cotton feather hood adds warmth.
The outer fabric is made of 20d nylon/spandex, double-layer woven fabric and treated with FCO DWR, which can block light rain and resist water repellency.
Flaw:
Caseless, windproof, rainproof performance is too poor.
Diamond fleece.
The official website 7500 yuan is too expensive, the price is deadly, and there are too many choices of shellless down coats.
Piedmont Coat: 25882, from Bangladesh. Non-embroidered logo. Mid-length with a back mid-length of 82cm (size M) and a hem that extends beyond the hips. Regular fit cropping. Inspired by the Cerium SV jacket, the design is perfect for urban environments to keep you warm in cold and dry weather. Light, soft and good fluffiness.
Piedmont Coat
Two-way zipper, full-length Villon main zipper. Regular-fit cut, ultra-lightweight design. The filling capacity of 218g (M size) 750 fluffiness RDS certified European goose down filling, the whole dress is only 515 grams, is the lightest of the 24 series Parka, very light and warm.
The outer fabric is made of Arato 10-100% nylon, treated with FCO DWR to resist water repellency.
Flaw:
Shellless, the fabric is too brittle, windproof, rainproof performance is too poor.
Diamond fleece.
In addition to being light, there are too many choices of shellless down coats.
Hard-shell cotton clothing Park:
Radsten Parka: 25881, made in China. Mid-length with hem and hips, back mid-length 82cm (size M), slightly longer than Koda. Much lighter than hard-shell down, the fit is invincible, and the fabric is very textured. There is a short version of the same series, Radsten Insulated Jacket, 25880, back mid-length 73cm (size M), made in China.
Radsten Parka
WaterTight™ Villon one-way zipper. Double cuffs with friendly sleeve lengths and built-in wrist cuffs with a cuff closure. The gusseted cuffs prevent cold air from entering, and the three-dimensional cut is very design at the same time as flexible. The fit is great, slimmer than Koda. The standard style offers freedom of movement and plenty of space to wear with other garments.
The filling is 120 g/m² C cotton, which adjusts the comfortable microclimate.
The outer fabric is NP100d nylon/polyester blend 2L GORE-TEX® with warp knitting technology for a mixed color look and soft feel, windproof, waterproof and breathable. There are laser cutting vents under the armpits that help with temperature regulation.
Flaw:
One-way zipper! One-way zipper! One-way zipper! Medium-long, hard-shelled, it will be very inconvenient when sitting down. Fortunately, there are also short models in the same series that can be selected. Because of the sealing process, the zipper is a little difficult to pull.
There is no Parka model on the official website, short 6200 yuan, expensive! The retail price in the United States is $625 knife, popular model, less discount.
Design showcase
Koda Jacket: 27805, made in Indonesia. Mid-length with hem to hips and back midlength 77cm (size M). Despite its name, Koda Jacket can be counted as Parka. I have written a long article about Koda separately, which has an introduction from the old model to the new model, you can see the following:
The filling is 140g/m², 80g/m² C cotton mixed filling, the actual filling insulation performance is not inferior to Radsten, the main part is thicker, the official website insulation ranks behind Radsten, lost on the shell. The actual wearing feeling, next time the physical comparison Therme, Radsten, Koda will talk about.
The outer fabric is white label GORE®INFINIUM™ shell. The main long-lasting comfort in dry environment, comprehensive protection, not completely waterproof, can be water repellent, general light rain short time is no problem, and the key is that its wind and breathability are very strong.
summary
Recently, the cold wave hit, and it actually snowed for 3 days in our area where it hasn't snowed for 10 years. In the past 3 days, there is no pressure to change 3 sets of matches, measured 0-2 degrees snowy days, Uniqlo high comfort warm bottom + Kyanite AR+Radsten, easy to put on and take off, both outdoor and indoor are comfortable; High comfort warm + Therme, still a little hot, but not wearing the middle layer, the cuffs are a little loose, slightly leaky; The cotton short T+Leaf Naga Pullover AR+Koda, too, is comfortable.
The all-round pickpocket 24 series hopes to help friends choose clothes for the New Year and survive the cold winter.
Finally, I wish you all a Happy New Year! All the best in the new year! Joy and tranquility!
The author declares that this article is not of interest, and welcomes rational communication and harmonious discussion~