Loden – Basis of the Collections
The characteristics
Loden is wind and water repellent, hard-wearing and durable. It is also unbeatably comfortable to wear. No (daily) washing is necessary – simply hang the outfit out in the fresh air overnight. It’s ready for the next day.
What is loden?
100% wool from Austrian mountain sheep. Refined with wool from alpaca, merino sheep, angora rabbit and cashmere goat.
Lodo comes from the Old High German word “lodo”, which means “coarse woolen fabric”. In 40 steps, high-quality wool is processed into the dense carded yarn fabric in the traditional craft. The wool fabric is compacted by the so-called fulling process, which leads to several positive properties of the material.
About Loden
Water repellent
+ Natural impregnation due to the dense surface and the fat content of the wool. Depending on the intensity of the rain, several hours can be spent in the wet.
Moisturizing
+ It feels dry even though it is wet. Wool fibers are able to absorb up to a third of their own weight in water without feeling wet. The moisture is absorbed by the fiber and slowly released again.
Wind resistant
+ The fulling process binds the fibers together to form a wind-repellent structure.
Breathable
+ Both body heat and cold air are stored by the fibers, which ensures thermal balance. The water vapor from the body is released to the surface of the fabric.
Odor-inhibiting
+ Wool neutralizes odours and sweat is ventilated.
Flame retardant
+ The high protein content of the wool protects against ignition from flying sparks and fire.
Temperature-regulating
+ Regular and controlled heat compensation prevents the cold from passing through, retains body heat and offers exceptional wearing comfort: cooling in summer, warming in winter.
Dirt resistant
+ Dirt and grime can be easily brushed off when dry.
lightning
When dusk falls and it’s time for an after-work party, dinner or simply the bar, the Lightning collection will make you shine. The clean, extravagant cuts in combination with the leather applications make a statement.
casual elegance
An afternoon stroll through Millennium Park, along Navy Pier or simply along the shores of Lake Michigan. After the gym, you meet up for a sundowner. Our hoodies are perfect for this – relaxed yet with a certain chic, casual elegance.