Since its introduction in 2008, “Mizusawa Down” has been increasing its presence year by year. In 2015, the brand produced more than a few thousand pieces and is considered by many to be the strongest down brand in the world. In this issue, we focus on the “Anchor,” a model that can be called the origin of such Mizusawa down, and introduce its charm!
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What is Mizusawa Down?
This down jacket was developed by Descente Co., Ltd. in Osaka City as a whole to provide to the Japanese athletes at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and has been on sale since 2008. As a brand line, it belongs to the Ortelaine line, which includes shirts, bottoms, etc., centered on Mizusawa down. Ortherine is a coined word combining “all” and “terrain,” meaning topography. The company develops its products without considering specific age groups, scenes, or areas, and with a design focus on true craftsmanship that is not influenced by trends.
The “Mizusawa” in “Mizusawa Down” is not the name of a person, but the name of a factory. The common features of all Mizusawa Down models are ” warmth retention” and “water resistance” due to the absence of seams. What is required is “down handling” to enhance heat retention and “waterproof sewing. The name “Mizusawa” was adopted because the Mizusawa factory in Iwate Prefecture was the only factory capable of completing these two tasks in a single factory. In the Tohoku region, there are many excellent factories that are commissioned by collection brands, etc., and the Mizusawa factory is proud of its outstanding technology.
What is the One and Only Charm of Mizusawa Down?
Just by looking at the design, Mizusawa Down has a sophisticated finish that sets it apart from other down designs. The appeal of this product is its simple design that is not influenced by trends, while giving the impression of high-tech. Mizusawa Down has a track record of winning awards at ISPO (a global sports exhibition) in 2014, JAPAN GOOD DESIGN Award Best 100, and a special award at the same time. In addition, everything from the sewing process to the down filling process is of the highest quality and “made in Japan. Everything is carefully produced one by one by the hands of craftsmen.
ANCHOR”, the origin model of Mizusawa Down
ANCHOR” is a long-selling model that has been loved for many years since its sales started in 2008. Compared to other models equipped with various functions, the basic design makes it easy to match with any styling. The low price is also an attractive feature.
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The detachable hood design is one of the features of ANCHOR
The hood design is removable with a zipper. When the hood is removed, the simple look of the stand collar design is achieved. The ability to change the silhouette depending on the day’s styling or mood is a nice feature.
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The pockets are designed to provide both warmth and storage space.
The zippered waist pocket is lined with waterproof tape, and the pouch is made of a comfortable fleece material to enhance warmth. The pockets are exquisitely deep enough to protect even the wrists. The inside chest pocket is a zippered pocket. The generous vertical pocket opening allows for a device such as an iPhone or other small items to fit snugly into the pocket.
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Mizusawa Down’s thorough measures against water
One of the weak points of down is ” water. When the down used for padding gets wet, it is crushed and its heat-retaining properties drop dramatically. In addition, once wet, down remains crushed and hardened, making it difficult to restore warmth retention. While ordinary down jackets need to be worn with caution on rainy days, Mizusawa Down takes thorough measures against “water”.
Mizusawa Down’s “water” measures (1) “Preventing water from entering by attaching water-repellent tape to the seams.
Mizusawa Down jackets not only have water-repellent materials, but also have ingenious sewing specifications. Water tends to enter down jackets through gaps in the seams, but Mizusawa Down overcomes this weakness by minimizing stitching using thermal bonding and other techniques, and by applying water-repellent tape to close the seams.
Many people may think of “Mackintosh’s rubberized coat” when they hear the term “taped seams. In fact, it is said that it is a difficult detail to reproduce this specification, which is also used by long-established British coat brands, because it involves too many processes, which increases the cost of wages. The fact that such an advanced and time-consuming specification is also incorporated without hesitation shows why Mizusawa Down is said to be the strongest down.
Mizusawa Down’s “water” measure②”HEAT WELDING” which cannot be realized by a sewing machine
Stitches are applied to general down in order to place and secure the down in a well-balanced manner, but there was a drawback in that down would come out through the holes where the sewing machine was inserted when the stitches were applied. Mizusawa Down eliminates this problem by using thermal bonding instead of a sewing machine to eliminate the holes, thereby solving the waterproofing and down release problems.
Because of thermal bonding, there are no stitching threads in the quilted area.
In addition, because there is no need to worry about down loss, even the smallest functional adjustments are made in advance, such as reducing the amount of down in the armpits and other movable parts of the garment. As a side effect, the increased sealing of the down inside enables high heat retention with less down, and sharp lines and design are achieved while maintaining heat retention.
By adjusting less down in the lower sleeve area and reducing the thickness, a compact silhouette and a comfortable fit are achieved
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Mizusawa Down also has an excellent “temperature control” function.
Mizusawa down, which has been devised to keep water out, also has a full range of temperature control functions that take city use into consideration, which is surprising.
HEAT NAVI” is an original material that converts light into heat.
The original material that efficiently converts the sun’s heat into heat is ” HEAT NAVI. In addition to the fundamental heat retention properties of a down jacket, the use of a heat-generating material is a godsend. The material is also said to be eco-friendly as it generates heat through the power of nature.
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DUAL ZIP VENTILATION” that enables temperature and humidity control
The two rows of zippers are sometimes used as a design feature to give the appearance of layering, but the Mizusawa Down, with its concept of ” Form Follows Function,” still has the intended function. The zipper on the front side is a waterproof zipper that prevents water from entering the garment. The second zipper is made of mesh material, which allows you to adjust your body temperature by switching to the mesh zipper when you want to eliminate sweat and steamy conditions.
In addition, since air is easily circulated by having an entrance and an exit, the design allows for circulation by using open/close fasteners in the underarm areas. Zippers that enhance this ventilation are also located at the waist on both sides of the lining. This detailing throughout is expected to be useful in situations where temperature control is necessary, such as train commuting.
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Advanced pattern work greatly expands the range of motion of the arms.
The underarm area eliminates sleeve seams and uses a special pattern used for athlete-specific sportswear, which greatly expands the range of motion of the arms. When wearing formal wear such as tailored jackets, where silhouette is important, the sleeves can get caught when lifting the arms, making it difficult to lift them up, but Mizusawa Down has improved this design. In addition to using 4-way stretch material as the material, the fact that the functional aspects were taken into consideration in the pattern is a design typical of Descente, which specializes in sportswear.
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