VANCOUVER, BC (January 9, 2012) – Pairing best-in-class design with world-class materials, the new Cayoosh LT Hoody from Westcomb proves without a doubt that all down jackets are not created equal. Some are clearly better.The Cayoosh begins with a design platform inspired by the most active and most adventurous athletes, then adds exceptional materials including Polartec® WindPro® and a hand-picked Hutterite down that stands eye-to-eye with the world’s best.
The product is 100% made in Westcomb’s Canadian factory, where oversight from the first cut to the final stitch leads to unparalleled quality.
“Lightweight down pieces have become so ubiquitous in the outdoor world, it’d be easy to lump them all together. But when you start de-constructing the designs and the ingredients, you’ll quickly realize that the Cayoosh is in a class of its own,” said Gabe Cote, Westcomb sales director and brand evangelist. The Cayoosh – like all Westcomb down insulating designs – utilizes European standard 850 fill HutteriteDown™. For Westcomb, the Canadian Hutterite community harvests exceptional down fill from mature Canadian snow geese. The result is a hypo-allergenic pure goose down that exceeds European Class I standards at 96% down content, and is quickly rising as the standard for loft, warmth and durability.
The exterior on the Cayoosh is Pertex® Quantum®, a 20d fabric which delivers the optimal strength-to-weight ratio for performance designs. Quantum® delivers luxurious hand and soft as silk finish as a result of its patented woven process and selection of the finest yarns.For stretch and breathability in the underarm panels, the Cayoosh utlizies Polartec® WindPro®, which provides four times more wind protection than traditional fleece. Know as “super fleece,” WindPro® provides exceptional durability and comfort in incredibly wide range of conditions.
Additional key features include an athletic, Hutterite down lined hood; velour lined hand warmer pockets that shut out the cold; soft stretch panels for exceptional range of motion and reach; and a center front zipper with a windguard to shut out wind and rain.
The Cayoosh is available in black, bark, aspen or seaport, and weighs 310g / 11oz (MSRP $260).
