Focusing on down jackets with an outdoor taste, Cape Heights attracts a lot of support from adult men for its functionality that can only come from the cold East Coast of the United States and simple designs that fit in well in the city. In this issue, we will introduce recommended models that you should keep in mind while touching on the characteristics of Cape Heights’ down jackets!
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Cape Heights is a factory-born brand that also handles production for L.L. Bean and others
Cape Heights was started in 1990 in New England in the northeastern United States. The brand started from a factory that produced outerwear for leading outdoor brands such as “Eastern Mountain Sports,” “L.L. Bean,” and “Colorado” in the early 1990s. The craftsmen who saw the decline in functionality and quality due to the mass production that resulted from the outdoor boom in the U.S. in the early 1990s, utilized the experience they had cultivated at the factory over the years, and started “Cape Heights” in 1994.
The brand name is derived from “Cape” meaning coast and “Heights” meaning mountains. The name refers to Cape Cod, a peninsula that forms the eastern edge of Massachusetts, and the Appalachian Mountains, which stretch from the northeastern United States to Canada, and was named with the idea of “aiming to create products that can withstand any environment along the way. The distinctive triangle in the brand logo represents the coast of Cape Cod and the Appalachian Mountains themselves.
Three reasons why Cape Heights down is favored by adult men
Many down jackets that combine design and functionality are being proposed by various brands these days. What are the reasons why Cape Heights down is chosen by mature men?
Reason why Cape Heights down is supported: 1) “Special materials that realize high functionality
Cape Heights down is developed based on feedback from repeated testing in all kinds of situations to ensure that it can withstand the harsh cold of winters in New England in the northeastern United States. This process enables the brand to use the finest functional, sustainable, and innovative materials. The brand’s iconic fabrics, such as poly-cotton 80/20, are durable materials with excellent water repellency and abrasion resistance, and there is a wide range of models that use the “down 9:1 feathers” golden ratio, known as the “down ratio,” which provides excellent heat retention. The lineup includes down that can be relied on in midwinter.
Reason why Cape Heights down is supported (2) “Simple and sophisticated silhouette and design that looks good as street wear
Down wears tend to have a wild look peculiar to voluminous designs, but Cape Heights has sharply updated the silhouette by repeatedly adjusting the amount of down and adopting raglan sleeves. The down wear is designed to look smart even when worn over a jacket, and has earned high praise from fashion-conscious and stylish people. The simple, minimalist design eliminates unnecessary embellishments, and fine details such as urban-style metal snaps make it ideal for street wear as well. It is gaining popularity as the perfect item for an adult’s down-to-earth style.
Reason for the support of Cape Heights’ down clothing (3) “User-friendly color variations that fit in with both nature and the city
The color palette of Cape Heights, which values harmony with nature, is based on basic colors. Starting with the highly versatile black, earth colors such as beige and olive are used as the main colors. The minimalist design of the brand, combined with the fact that it fits in with all types of styling, from clean to outdoor, is one of the reasons it has gained support.
(The image shows the color variation of the standard model “LUTAK.”)
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Introducing all five Cape Heights men’s down jackets!
Cape Heights Down Jacket ① “NEW LUTAK Jacket
The latest version of Cape Heights’ standard model “LUTAK” is slightly larger in size for easy layering of tops. Instead of simply being oversized, it has a sleek silhouette with raglan sleeves, maintaining a sophisticated impression that is easy to use around town. This season, instead of the brand’s standard 80/20 cloth, a shrink-processed fabric is used, giving it a three-dimensional look with subtle wrinkles. Inside the jacket is an X-shaped shoulder strap that can be tied around the back when it gets hot and carried freehand. The ratio of down to feathers is 9:1, which is said to be the golden ratio.
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Cape Heights down jacket ② “SUMMIT PARKA Coat
Based on the archives of the 90’s, “SUMMIT (SUMMIT)” is a popular model that was reissued in 20AW. By finishing the shoulder area neatly and smartly with raglan sleeves, it has been updated in a modern way, dispelling the old-fashioned and unrefined appearance that is often seen in down wear with longer lengths. The material is a highly durable ripstop fabric blended with polyester and nylon, with a water-repellent finish, making it an authentic piece that can be worn outdoors without any trouble. The hood has a chin strap that can be fastened to prevent wind from entering the hood for extra warmth. A drawcord around the waist prevents wind from entering and changes the silhouette, making it easy to tune the balance of the outfit.
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Cape Heights Down Jacket 3: “SUMMIT AVIATOR Jacket
As the name “AVIATOR” suggests, this model is an updated version of the SUMMIT from (2) with a short length and a flight jacket look. The major difference is the ribbed cuffs and hem. The design is more crisp, and warmth retention is improved by preventing cold air from entering. The cigar pockets on the arms are also a typical flight jacket point. This is the first Cape Heights down jacket to use recycled polyester, making it environmentally friendly. The fleece material inside the pockets keeps hands warm, and the Velcro chin strap on the front of the hood ensures windproofing. The short length of this down jacket is sure to come in handy for active activities.
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Cape Heights Down Jacket 4: “FAIRBRANKS
Here is the latest long type introduced in the 23AW collection. It has a classic mod coat style with a generous oversized monster parka silhouette. While the design has a strong presence, the modern lightweight material and padding make it lighter and more comfortable than it looks. The mod coat-inspired fishtail hem ensures mobility without interfering with leg movement, despite the long length. The outer fabric is made of ECOPET® recycled polyester. The outer fabric is made of ECOPET® recycled polyester, which is both sustainable and water-repellent. The triangle chest seam, a Cape Heights design icon, gives the garment a unique look.
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Cape Heights Down Jacket 5: “KODIAK
Based on the standard SUMMIT, the “KODIAK” adds the essence of the classic outdoors. While the silhouette is relaxed, it has the same raglan sleeve specifications as the SUMMIT, and features a clean, modern silhouette. The major difference from the base model is the square partitioning of the down stitches. Compared to the horizontal line stitching, the volume is reduced, creating a smart impression. For the fabric, 80/20 cloth, a representative material of Cape Heights, is used, and Teflon treatment is applied to the outer fabric, which is originally highly water-repellent and abrasion-resistant, to further improve its water-repellency. In addition, the large retro flap pockets on the bottom provide excellent storage capacity. It is a “modern classic down” with good old-fashioned style and rich functionality.
