@disq sorry this was a disappointment - if I had the time, I'd be happy to tune one to your spec. Your suggestion on the backpack is still pencilled on my list, would like to find the time someday, will shout when I do.
@Squaredisk@dancing james It's a lot of solid teamwork, cheesy as it sounds, it's absolutely not all me ...look how long it takes me to make simple bags(!). The scarf is really interesting; I know these products already exist, but technically it's so good off/on bike. I haven't proven, but worn around the neck, my theory is it stops a chimney effect happening in windproof/waterproof jackets. Warm air rises from the core/blood vessels in the neck, drawing more warmth up inside the jacket = convection cooling occurs. This scarf block the 'chimney', and warmth just builds in the jacket - again, like the regular burner, only when you take it out, you feel how effective it was.
@MicroDosed™ wow, quick off the mark - the Insulated Jacket? Which colour?
@Sion Definitely off-bike friendly, and yep, I only very occasionally wear on-bike. Either when it's really cold, or short-ish winter city commutes.
@wayaway yes, machine washable. Primaloft is a synthetic insulation, and more durable to launder/care for, and won't need anything special like tennis balls. Frequent washing will wear off the DWR (esp with regular detergent), but it can be rejuvenated with reproofer - although perhaps less of an issue with an insulation piece.
@disq sorry this was a disappointment - if I had the time, I'd be happy to tune one to your spec. Your suggestion on the backpack is still pencilled on my list, would like to find the time someday, will shout when I do.
@Squaredisk @dancing james It's a lot of solid teamwork, cheesy as it sounds, it's absolutely not all me ...look how long it takes me to make simple bags(!). The scarf is really interesting; I know these products already exist, but technically it's so good off/on bike. I haven't proven, but worn around the neck, my theory is it stops a chimney effect happening in windproof/waterproof jackets. Warm air rises from the core/blood vessels in the neck, drawing more warmth up inside the jacket = convection cooling occurs. This scarf block the 'chimney', and warmth just builds in the jacket - again, like the regular burner, only when you take it out, you feel how effective it was.
@MicroDosed™ wow, quick off the mark - the Insulated Jacket? Which colour?
@Sion Definitely off-bike friendly, and yep, I only very occasionally wear on-bike. Either when it's really cold, or short-ish winter city commutes.
@wayaway yes, machine washable. Primaloft is a synthetic insulation, and more durable to launder/care for, and won't need anything special like tennis balls. Frequent washing will wear off the DWR (esp with regular detergent), but it can be rejuvenated with reproofer - although perhaps less of an issue with an insulation piece.