[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] As the COVID-19 pandemic has prolonged homebound lifestyles, new products that can serve as both daily wear and activewear are being released one after another. Fleece products, which became popular last year due to the Newtro trend, are expected to see increased demand as they align with the extended homebound lifestyle caused by COVID-19. Commonly called 'ppogeuli,' fleece is lightweight and warm, making it perfect not only for hiking and outdoor use but also as casual outerwear for light outings.
The eco-friendly collection 'Treksta 752' newly launched by Treksta consists of products targeting young people who enjoy solo hiking. It features various styles including T-shirts made from recycled materials and jackets using eco-friendly water repellents, as well as vests, shirts, and pants.
The representative product, the '752 Eco Jacket,' uses padded material with perforations unlike typical padded products, providing excellent breathability during active activities to maintain optimal condition. In particular, the men's jacket is made with eco-friendly materials and includes a mask function that covers the neck area to protect against fine dust and other external environmental factors.
The unisex jacket is designed in a youthful anorak style, with shoulder straps attached to the kangaroo pocket area, allowing it to be transformed into a bag for easy storage and practical use.
The '752 Gorelite Jacket' is a lightweight down jacket made with Gore Infinium material, ideal for outdoor activities. It uses goose down for excellent warmth and features webbing strings inside the back for suspender attachment during outdoor activities, as well as seam sealing on the upper part to provide waterproof functionality and prevent body temperature loss. It is designed with various storage pockets for practicality, and 3M prints are applied on the sleeves and hood.
The '752 Ranger Vest,' like the '752 Gorelite Jacket,' is a lightweight padded vest made with Gore Infinium material suitable for various weather changes, designed with front and back outer pockets as a design element.
The inside uses soft fleece material for excellent warmth. A USB-chargeable lantern, essential for winter mountain hikes with short daylight hours, is attached to the shoulder area to enhance safety.
The outdoor brand K2 recently released the 'Bichon Fleece Down,' which can be enjoyed in various environments such as urban and outdoor settings. It applies goose down to fleece material to enhance warmth and can be worn reversibly. Inspired by the French representative dog breed Bichon Frise, known for its curly fur, the outer fabric uses eco-friendly recycled fleece material, and the lining uses goose down filling.
The fleece side is laminated with a film to block cold wind, enhancing windproof functionality and effectively preventing shedding. The goose down side uses a 2-layer material with excellent waterproof and windproof functions, allowing worry-free wear in rain or snow, increasing its versatility. Additionally, it uses ethically sourced goose down certified by the Responsible Down Standard (RDS), ensuring no forced feather collection from live animals.
With a semi-overfit silhouette and an integrated hood, it offers a casual look, and logo patches on the sleeves add a design point. It is a unisex product available in five colors: beige, mint, pink, ivory, and black.
The global fitness lifestyle brand Reebok recently launched the 'Winter Style Collection,' a line featuring fleece material products such as hoodies, vests, dresses, and zip-ups as outerwear. Inspired by winter lodges and ski slopes, the outerwear comes in various colors including green, beige, navy, and black, with different designs and lengths to broaden choices.
The 'Reversible Fleece Wet Jacket' is a reversible anorak-style double-sided jacket. One side is made of cozy fleece material, and the other side is made of smooth fabric, allowing for different looks depending on mood. The 'Hoodie Dress' is an oversized fleece dress perfect for casual wear when going out or camping. It features shoulder accents and graphic waistlines, giving a casual yet sporty feel when paired with sneakers.
Various tops and bottoms, socks, hats, and bags as accessories also stand out. Items with high usability include big logo hoodies perfect for layering over outerwear and patterned knee socks that can be mixed and matched with skirts.
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