The re-launched ski brand Killy have created a £1000 ski jacket for men at the top end of their range.
The new ‘Zeus’ jacket, which is available only in black, has a number of hi-tec features that are the reason for the hefty price tag, including what the company describes as, ‘an intelligent heating system’ which is ‘powered by reaction rather than electricity.’
The jacket features a lining made from ‘Schoeller® PCM™ technology.’ PCM stands for ‘Phase Change Materials’ and the lining contains microcapsules that are set at a specific temperature range.
The idea is that when body or outside temperature rise, the PCM liquefies within its capsule thereby storing the heat and keeping you comfortable. When the temperature falls again the PCM solidifies and releases the stored heat. This ability to turn the heat on or off makes the Zeus one of the first self-regulating ski jackets on the market.
In keeping with its state of the art appeal, Killy has also used Dermizax® NX, a highly technical membrane that allows ultimate breathability but is totally waterproof and can be used on very stretchy fabrics. Dermizax® NX, which Killy says is probably the most breathable waterproof membrane available in an insulated ski jacket, is used by only a handful of high quality brands and is only featured in one or two top-of-the-range garments.
The jacket is only available in the UK from: www.ellis-brigham.com
