Zero Stitch™ Fabric

We've worked with fabric mills to develop a fabric that has built-in spaces for down as it is created. 

Zero Stitch ™ fabric utilizes innovative technology to literally weave down chambers into place. There are no stitches, and no bonding. You can't snag a stitch that isn't there, and neither wind, water, nor dirt can enter through stitch holes that don't exist.

By interweaving the fibers of the jacket's fabric to create baffle chambers, neither stitch holes nor bonding (which can come apart) are needed. The result is one sheet of fabric with 2 layers & built-in down chambers.

This makes the jacket much more reliable in terms of water resistance & maintaining the integrity of your down. Impurities don't enter into the down through Zero Stitch™ fabric, & the down itself can't escape. Additionally, Zero Stitch™ fabric makes the Vantage Alpine Down Jacket 40% more wind resistant than other down puffy jackets.

 

ExpeDRY™ Nanogold Down

ExpeDRY™ Down, which incorporates FUZE technology with gold nano-particles, is a critical component of the Vantage Alpine Down Jacket. This innovative down insulation has been specifically designed to improve the drying speed of down by using gold, which attacks the hydrogen bond of a water molecule - preventing the formation of water droplets and allowing for more rapid evaporation.


"ExpeDRY works through a permanent and chemical-free bonding of non-toxic gold particles to the down cluster which actively attack humidity inside the insulation and keeps the entire chamber, including the insulation, dry in extreme conditions. The ExpeDRY gold particles create an electro-static shield that provides a small hydrophobic barrier and weakens the hydrogen bond that allows water to form. By attacking the hydrogen bond of the water molecule, ExpeDRY helps keeps moisture from condensing into droplets (as is the case with performance in use) and helps break that bond to help any water that may be present to dry faster (as is the case in home laundry)." -Allied Feather

Tests have shown the ExpeDRY™ down outperforms other down types in the field - including DWR treated downs.  While DWR treated down attempts to help prevent the down cluster from getting wet in the first place, ExpeDRY down works by rapidly evaporating moisture out of the down by attacking the hydrogen bond of water molecules. 

This process has proven to be so effective that there is minimal loss in loft over multiple days of use. Similarly rated products using other down types lost higher percentages of loft over the same amount of time during testing.  

In real-world application, ExpeDRY is much more reliable for day-in day-out use & reliability.

FUZE Technology in ExpeDRY™ Down - Safe & Environmentally Friendly

ExpeDRY is created by permanently bonding nanoparticles of gold to the down clusters. This process does not use any surfactants or chemicals as binders. There are no harmful effects to mankind or the environment.  This FUZE treatment of the down is Non-Toxic, Non-Leaching, and Non-Ionic.

Features & Other Details

Zero Stitch™ Fabric provides wind, water, & dust resistance to preserve your down
ExpeDRY™ Nanogold Treated Down dries faster & regains loft fasters than even DWR treated downs
2-Way Adjustable Hood keep you warm without blocking your vision
2 Zippered Side Pockets provide hand warmth & allow you to safely stow items
2 Internal Drop Pockets provide additional storage space
Adjustable Drawcord Hem allows you to seal in body heat quickly

Layering Collection: Static

Layering Category: Lofted Static Insulation

Product Care

Your Vantage jacket is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

  • Always wash your Vantage completely alone to prevent down migration.
  • Never wash your Vantage in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If you cannot follow either of these prior instructions you should hand wash your jacket using the detergent and drying process described below.


The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Use a mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax (for technical gear).
  2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse.
  4. Hang dry until the jacket is completely dry.
  5. Then loft and redistribute your down insulation in the dryer by running it for 10 minutes on low or no heat with 3 dryer balls.


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq