What is The North Face’s mountain parka that combines high functionality and design? Introducing the features of the materials used and 10 recommended models!

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What is The North Face's mountain parka that combines high functionality and design? Introducing the features of the materials used and 10 recommended models!

THE NORTH FACE” is loved as one of the best outdoor brands in the world. It is a brand that has sent items with excellent functionality and design to the world, and has gained a high reputation not only from outdoor freaks but also from fashionistas. This time, we focus on The North Face’s popular “mountain parkas. We will thoroughly introduce everything from standard items to models that you should keep in mind!

THE NORTH FACE” is committed to earth-friendly manufacturing

THE NORTH FACE” was created in 1966 by Douglas Tompkins, a mountain climber in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. The brand was originally founded by Douglas Tompkins, who opened a small outdoor store. Originally a small outdoor store he opened, the company was established in 1968 as a manufacturer of outdoor goods. Riding the wave of America’s outdoor boom, the company introduced high-quality sleeping bags, the original down jacket “Sierra Parka,” the world’s first dome-shaped tent, and frame bags to the world, and has grown to become a brand that boasts high support in the outdoor industry. Since its founding, the company has been committed to manufacturing products with environmental protection in mind, using recycled nylon and renewable materials in many of its items. The brand’s spirit of not only making products suitable for outdoor activities but also respecting the places where the activities take place is one of the reasons why it is so highly regarded by people all over the world.

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What are the three functional materials used in The North Face’s highly supported “Mountain Parka”?

The North Face’s “Mountain Parka” functional material (1) “Gore-Tex” by Gore, which is resistant to external factors.

When looking for outdoor goods, we often hear or see the name “Gore-Tex. In addition to being waterproof, GORE-TEX® is also moisture permeable, which means that it allows moisture to escape from the inside, keeping the rain out. It is a revolutionary material that provides a comfortable fit. Originally used for tents in 1976, GORE-TEX® became well-known for its high functionality and was used for clothing and accessories. Gore-Tex is a three-layered material called “Gore-Tex laminate,” with a water-repellent material on the outside, a comfortable material on the inside, and the core of Gore-Tex, the “Gore-Tex membrane,” in the middle layer. These three structures create the strongest technology that is resistant to rain and moisture.

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The North Face “Mountain Parka” functional material (2) “HYVENT” is lightweight and highly versatile.

The second is The North Face’s proprietary “Hi-Vent. This material is lightweight and easy to handle, making it useful in a variety of outdoor activities. It is made of a water-resistant and breathable nylon material, which provides protection from wind and rain and prevents stuffiness, making it comfortable to wear. It is a popular material that is highly versatile and has been popular among many users for many years. Many derivative materials are also available, including Hi-Vento-D for dry comfort, Hi-Vento Alpha for soft shell material, and Hi-Vento Fresh Day that dramatically improves the speed at which moisture can escape from the body. Compared to “Gore-Tex,” Hi-Vento is lightweight, so it can be worn for short outdoor activities and outings.

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The North Face “Mountain Parka” Functional Material 3 “Active and highly breathable “Futurelite

Future Light,” a new material introduced in the fall of 2019. Compared to Gore-Tex and Hi-Vento, it is designed for higher breathability and comfort inside the garment, making it the perfect material for active outdoor activities. It uses “nano-film,” which is a sheet of tiny polyurethane fibers blown together at the nano-level in microscopic units. This is an excellent material that enables control of internal temperature by creating countless holes that allow moisture to escape. It also has excellent stretchability so that it does not interfere with exercise. The material is also manufactured to Japanese standards, making it a great fit for the Japanese body shape. Since it has only been on the market for a short period of time, the number of available products is quite limited.

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