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New FUTURELIGHT™ Waterproof Apparel from The North Face is Built for Comfort, Breathability


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01 Oct, 2019, 01:17 GMT

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Innovative nanospinning technology used to create durable and sustainable fabric for waterproof gear

DENVER, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Face changed the future of the outerwear industry today with the unveiling of FUTURELIGHT™ jackets, pants, and bibs in its Summit Series™, Steep Series™ and Flight Series™ collections. Developed using innovative nanospinning technology, FUTURELIGHT will offer first of its kind breathable, waterproof protection.

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FUTURELIGHT from The North Face launches globally Oct. 1
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FUTURELIGHT was extensively tested with third-party independent experts including Underwriter Labs, a world-renowned safety science organization, to push the limit of the FUTURELIGHT fabric.
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FUTURELIGHT has been rigorously tested by The North Face athletes, including The North Face team captain, alpinist Hilaree Nelson.

The concept for FUTURELIGHT was born in the mountains out of specific requests from The North Face global athlete team looking for increased performance and breathability in their waterproof gear. Determined to reset the expectation that waterproof product is uncomfortable, heavy and stuffy, The North Face commenced a multi-year journey to create a waterproof fabric that's not only soft, light, flexible and comfortable – but also durable and sustainably designed. After three years of research, product development and extensive lab and field testing, The North Face is proud to introduce the first apparel made from the brand's proprietary, FUTURELIGHT fabric.

FUTURELIGHT Jackets, Pants and Bibs will be available exclusively on thenorthface.com, The North Face stores and key retailers beginning October 1. For more information visit www.thenorthface.com/featured/futurelight

"Product innovation, pushing the boundaries and having the courage to disrupt have been a part of The North Face DNA since our company was founded over 50 years ago," Scott Mellin, Global General Manager of Mountain Sports at The North Face said. "For far too long, we have been forced to adapt to our clothing and environment. With the introduction of FUTURELIGHT, we are finally offering clothing that adapts to our needs. The introduction of this fabric is a pivotal moment for our brand, for the future of the apparel industry, and for consumers who will no longer need to sacrifice comfort or air permeability for waterproof protection."

Wear the Future

The nanospinning process used to create FUTURELIGHT fabric has allowed the brand to add unmatched air permeability into the membrane of a fabric for the first time. The process creates nano-level holes, allowing for incredible porosity while maintaining total waterproofness, letting air move through the material and provide more venting than ever before.

Nanospinning also gives The North Face designers the ability to adjust weight, stretch, breathability, durability, construction (knit or woven), and texture during the manufacturing process to match both athletes' and consumers' end-use, activity or environment. Designers can customize the fabric for specific usage, for example, by increasing breathability in garments for aerobic pursuits or increasing protection for harsh, wet climates. The ability to adjust these factors in fabric construction and manufacturing is pushing the limits of innovation in apparel, equipment and accessories.

"We are starting with jackets and outdoor apparel, but we won't stop there," Mellin said. "FUTURELIGHT can theoretically make anything breathable, waterproof and for the first time - comfortable. This technology is paving the way for the future of technical fabrics and provides endless possibilities across The North Face product categories."

With the launch of FUTURELIGHT, The North Face is also aiming to deliver industry-leading sustainability practices through its new fabric creation process. These advances have allowed the brand to responsibly create three-layer garments with face and backer layers made up of 90 percent recycled materials.

Athlete Tested, Expedition Proven

FUTURELIGHT has been tested extensively for more than 400 continuous days by 15 members of the brand's global athlete team, proven through use in the highest peaks and harshest environments, including the Himalayas' Lhotse and Everest, in temperatures ranging from -50 degrees F to 60 degrees F.

While testing FUTURELIGHT The North Face team alpinist, Jim Morrison, climbed and skied three 8,000-meter peaks in 2018, including Everest, Cho Oyu and the world's first descent of Lhotse Couloir with his partner Hilaree Nelson.

"During the past two years, our world class team of climbers, skiers, alpinists, snowboarders and trail runners has been rigorously testing FUTURELIGHT across every discipline to prove this technology in varying weather conditions and climates all over the world," Nelson, The North Face athlete team captain, said. "In all my years in the mountains, I've never experienced a product that moved and performed as well as FUTURELIGHT. It is creating a new paradigm for what I expect out of a waterproof material."

Beyond The North Face athletes and internal testing labs, the brand worked with third-party independent experts including Underwriter Labs, a world-renowned safety science organization, to push the limit of the FUTURELIGHT fabric. UL tests waterproofing for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an organization that certifies first responder gear for firefighters, EMS and hazmat responders.

Launch 2019

"The launch of FUTURELIGHT is about more than a fabric technology or a single jacket, it is about a new paradigm in clothing and protection," said Steve Lesnard, Vice President of Marketing at The North Face. "We are redefining the expectations around weather protection and our campaign is designed to demonstrate the benefits and new possibilities that this technology will enable."

The North Face worked with agency of record Sid Lee, Los Angeles to develop the campaign for the brand's most anticipated product launch to-date. FUTURELIGHT apparel is brought to life through a campaign film and imagery featuring several world-class athletes including The North Face Team Captain and ski-mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, snowboarder Leslie Pelosi, climber Jimmy Chin and runner Coree Woltering.

The brand is hosting a celebratory launch event on Oct. 1 in New York City that will experientially bring the benefits of FUTURELIGHT technology to life through art installations and will feature a performance by Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Mura Masa. The New York event will be open to the public. RSVP required.

About The North Face® 
The North Face, a division of VF Outdoor, LLC, was founded in 1966 with the goal of preparing outdoor athletes for the rigors of their next adventure. Today we are the world's leading outdoor brand, creating athlete-tested, expedition-proven products that help people explore and test the limits of human potential. We protect our outdoor playgrounds and minimize our impact on the planet through programs that encourage sustainability. The North Face products are available at premium and specialty retail sporting goods stores globally and we are headquartered in California on a LEED Platinum-certified campus. For more information, please visit www.thenorthface.com.

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