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 Zulu Down Jacket 40% more wind resistant than other down puffy jackets.

 

900 Fill Power Muscovy Duck Down

Muscovy duck down is a unique insulation option with some unique aspects that make it ideal for ultralight insulation. 

It has down clusters that are thicker & stronger than the more common goose down clusters.  This is in part due to the increase in "reverse" barbs on the Muscovy down cluster that create more loft & trap more air - thus improving insulation ability. 

Additionally, our Muscovy duck down is an extremely clean down with a turbidity greater than or equal to 1300 mm, which basically means less odor & fewer allergens.

With a down insulation this effective, we can put less down in our Zulu Down Jackets for more loft & warmth. 


Features & Other Details

Zero Stitch™ Fabric provides wind, water, & dust resistance to preserve your down

900 Fill Power Muscovy Duck Down keeps you exceptionally warm while minimizing jacket weight

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 Zulu 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 Zulu completely alone to prevent down migration.
  • Never wash your Zulu 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