Made in partnership with MN Inter-Fashion, this new jacket blends the best in performance materials with a next-generation silhouette
Montebello, Calif. — (For Immediate Release) ALLIED Feather + Down (AF+D), The new 1000 Fill Power ExpeDRY down jacket from global leaders in high performance, ethical sourcing, and recycled down is a 2024 ISPO Award winner.
This jacket, which was developed in collaboration with the Japanese textile trading company MN Inter-Fashion, is constructed from an incredibly rare, traceable 1000 fill power down treated with ALLIED’s industry-first ExpeDRY water-resistant, chemical-free technology. FUZE® Technology’s exclusive gold microparticle treatment more efficiently speeds drying. The shell and liner are made of Pertex fabric, which is among the lightest textiles on the market.
“We wanted to create a unique piece that combines the best performance materials with a silhouette that is equally at home in the Alps or on the streets of Tokyo when we set out to make the AF+D 1000 Fill Power jacket,” stated Matthew Betcher, Creative Director with ALLIED. “This recognition is a clear indication that our efforts put us at the forefront of an emerging trend, where mountain performance meets a more fashion-forward aesthetic,” said the highly qualified and experienced IPSO judging team.
With the exceptional lightness of the 1000-fill power down and extremely light weight 5d Pertex fabric, AF+D has succeeded in creating a parka that feels like wearing a cloud. The ExpeDRY technology, which is quickly replacing other water resistant treatments as the industry standard for extreme performance in down insulation, ensures this jacket will remain lofty in any urban or mountain setting, no matter the conditions.
The award-winning 1000 Fill Power jacket joins a growing line of ALLIED apparel that is specifically designed with a look to the future, where the lines between fashion and performance outerwear continue to blur. The complete ALLIED collection is currently available for sale in Japan and Europe.
This jacket will be on display during ISPO in the Award Exhibition Area in Hall B1, and ALLIED Feather + Down will exhibit in booth A1.112.
About ALLIED Feather + Down
Founded in Vernon, Calif. in 1987, ALLIED has been responsibly sourcing and sustainably processing down while simultaneously driving innovation within the insulation market for over 30 years. The family owned and operated business has earned the reputation as the largest, most reliable and most responsible supplier of raw material in the industry. Through the creation of programs such as the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and TrackMyDown, ALLIED is committed to safeguarding the welfare of animals while protecting the environment. ALLIED remains a family-owned company with facilities worldwide and is proud to produce the highest quality down technologies demanded by the most discerning brands in the outdoor, hospitality and fashion marketplaces. To learn more about ALLIED, please visit www.alliedfeather.com.
