Inner down is now gaining popularity among a wide range of people as a mid-layer (intermediate clothing). The Japanese outdoor brand “mont-bell” is said to be the first to introduce the inner down to the world. This time, we focus on the original inner down, “Superior Down,” and introduce its features and models available for purchase!
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Japan’s leading outdoor brand ” mont-bell
Mont-bell was founded in 1975 by Isamu Tatsuno, a top Japanese climber who made the second Japanese ascent of the Eiger North Face, and is the largest outdoor brand in Japan. At the time, Western brands held a high share of the outdoor equipment market, but Montbell’s silhouettes and high-function clothing suited to Japanese people made it a popular brand. Today, the Montbell logo is so overwhelmingly popular that it is no exaggeration to say that it is a must-see brand in the outdoor scene. Its high level of functionality is also attracting attention from around the world. In addition, MontBell’s excellent cost performance, achieved by conducting the entire product manufacturing process in-house from start to finish, also contributes to the brand’s popularity. The brand continues to attract many people with its products based on the concepts of “Function is Beauty” and “Light & Fast. Function is Beauty” and “Light & Fast” are the concepts behind the brand’s products, which continue to attract many people today.
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What is “Superior Down,” the world’s first inner down released by Montbell?
Montbell offers a rich lineup of attractive models. Among these, the “Superior Down” is particularly popular as an item that is both lightweight and warm. Its versatility is appealing, as it can be used as outerwear in spring and fall, and as an intermediate layer in winter, making it suitable for long-season wear. In 1997, Montbell developed a lightweight and compact down jacket that overturned the conventional wisdom of down, and released a pullover type in 2001 and a Superior Down cardigan in 2011. At the time, there were no lightweight, compact down jackets available, so when stylists and fashion-conscious people discovered the Superior Down, they incorporated it into their daily outfits, and it became an instant boom.
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What are the three features of the Montbell Superior Down?
The popular Superior Down is synonymous with Montbell. Let’s take a closer look at the three characteristics that attract people to the Superior Down.
Montbell Superior Down’s feature 1: “Uses high-quality EX Down that is both warm and light.
The number one feature of Superior Down is the combination of lightweight and warmth retention provided by the high-quality down. The fill power of down, which is a numerical value of how much the down expands, is usually 550 for ordinary down, and 600 to 700 is considered to be good quality, but the “EX Down” used in Superior Down boasts a fill power of 800. The down used in EX Down is sourced only from waterfowl raised in natural environments with extreme temperature differences. Each feather in the down, called a “down ball,” is large and has a high density of small feathers, which allows it to store a large amount of dead air that blocks the movement of heat, resulting in excellent warmth retention with a small amount of cotton and light weight.
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Montbell Superior Down’s Feature #2: “Unique quilting pattern and special materials that lead to a lightweight garment.
The quilt used inside the Superior Down Jacket differs from ordinary quilting patterns in that it features a unique quilting pattern with thicker partitions sewn together. It is more resistant to cold air infiltration than ordinary patterns and keeps warmth in place. The reduced number of stitches also results in a lighter weight. In addition, some models use a material called 10 denier ballistic air light, which is made of ultra-fine nylon threads woven with advanced technology. This material is strong enough to provide outstanding lightness and thinness. The supple material prevents the down from popping out, which is a nice feature for a clean fit.
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MontBell Superior Down’s feature (3) “Comes with a stuff bag that is useful in the outdoors and on vacations.
Down is often thought of as bulky, but Superior Down is not only lightweight and compact to begin with, but all items come with a stow-away stuff bag. The down jacket weighs only 188g, making it easy to carry around. This is a useful item for outdoor scenes where temperatures change rapidly, or when traveling.
