BATTEN–DOWN PARKA V.2 / ORANGE | Battenwear Shop

Designed and founded by Shinya Hasegawa in NYC 2011. Shinya had previously been Daiki Suzuki’s assistant designer for Woolrich Woolen Mills and like many other designers of this style he is a life long vintage clothing collector. He is a keen surfer and general outdoor enthusiast and designs very much with this life style as his reference point and his inspiration for Battenwear comes from late 1960’s through to early 1980’s surf and outdoor wear. an era of clothing he sees as embodying constant change, challenge, and forward–moving energy. Functional, comfortable and designed to look better with wear and washing. Made in USA or Japan

Orange Batten–Down Parka v.2

Inspired by the great outdoors down parkas of the American 1970’s the Batten–Down Parka is now manufactured in Japan through a factory with over 130 years history producing high quality uniforms and blankets. This factory is renowned for it’s attention to detail along with its’ excellent craftsmanship. The factory cleans all its’ down and feather using local mineral rich waters. Their unique cleaning process removes pollutants and makes the material even fluffier.

Raglan sleeves / aAdjustable draw cord with leather stopper at hood and inner waist / wind resistant and water repellent / horizontal quilting to better trap body heat / Velcro flap bottom (waist) pockets with side entry hand warming pockets behind / two–way zip front (#10 VISLON®) with leather pull with embossed Battenwear logo with snap button cover flap / detachable hood via snaps

Fabric: Water–Repellent Ripstop Polyester with 650 Fill Power Down / Shell & Lining: 100% Polyester; Fill: 80% Down/20% Feather

Made in Japan