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Jack Wolfskin Outlet Online Boasts Seams That ‘Never Fail’ With Waterproof, Tapeless Jacket

Jack Wolfskin’s ‘No Tape Technology’ claims to improve breathability, while eliminating more than 60 feet of excess material per jacket.

Making apparel more comfortable, durable, and sustainable with a single development isn’t easy. It takes creativity, calculation, and innovation — and some good ol’ fashioned German engineering certainly doesn’t hurt.

All of that and more went into Jack Wolfskin’s new Tapeless Jacket. The sustainably minded German outdoor brand saw an opportunity to improve the standard design for waterproof apparel by eliminating seam tape from the design.

And while seam welding has been explored by other brands like CAT and MSC, Jack Wolfskin calls its approach an “industry first.”

The brand claims the Tapeless Jacket provides even better breathability, durability, and reliability than similar taped-seam jackets. Here’s what we know.

Jack Wolfskin: Why ‘Tapeless’ Jacket?

When constructing most apparel, different panels have to be stitched together. Stitching, by nature, punches holes into the fabric, opening up thousands of little opportunities for water to seep through. Traditionally, the solution has been seam tape, a layer of polyurethane film placed along the interior seam to plug those holes.

It’s in almost every rain jacket and pant out there — turn the item inside out and you can see for yourself. The strip that follows the seams is the seam tape protecting your gear from flooding.

However, seam tape is by far the weakest point of any waterproofing. Sometimes it fails and needs to be replaced. It also adds weight to a rain jacket or rain pants, and it reduces the breathability — and even durability — of the product.

It isn’t a perfect solution. But there also haven’t been better options for apparel makers to waterproof the seams of their products.

Going Tapeless

Jack Wolfskin’s Tapeless Jacket marks the first product into which the brand will incorporate its No Tape Technology. Instead of using that small strip of polyurethane to seal seams, it used its proprietary three-layer waterproof-breathable fabric and welded the seams shut instead of taping them.

Jack Wolfskin will sew panels of this waterproof-breathable fabric together, without punching holes all the way through. The needle only penetrates the shell layer, while the inner layer is welded with water-resistant adhesive. The result is a continuous, fully sealed membrane layer within the jacket.

According to Jack Wolfskin, that maximizes the waterproofing and also eliminates “double-layering.” This, the brand claims, makes the jacket more breathable and tougher than taped-seam equivalents.

Traditionally welded seams (which companies like Arc’teryx have been experimenting with since the ’90s) don’t offer as much breathability. They can also be prone to blowing out when the adhesive degrades, and repairing them can be difficult.

Jack Wolfskin says its proprietary three-layer fabric and hybrid welding/stitching technique solves those problems and “won’t fail or leak.”

On top of that, by eliminating roughly 60 feet of seam sealing tape per jacket, Jack Wolfskin reduces the carbon footprint of every Tapeless Jacket.

At $480, the Tapeless Jacket is notably more expensive than its other waterproof jackets. It’s available in Hedge Green and Phantom (black), weighs 13.5 ounces (size medium), and can be purchased online.

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Wolf Rewilding Mission by Jack Wolfskin Outlet Store

Outdoor brand aligns with National Geographic Conservation photographer, field biologist and wolf expert Ronan Donovan.

German-based outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin is entering the fall and winter 2022 season with a mission to rewild people, places and the creatures that live in it. Inspired by Jack Wolfskin’s origin story around a campfire deep in the Canadian wilderness in the early 1980s, the new “We Live to Discover” campaign is the first phase in a global brand reset focused on educating, protecting and building awareness around outdoor environments.

The seasonal campaign is underlined by a theme at the heart of the Jack Wolfskin brand: The sustainable co-existence of humankind and animals in the wild, particularly wolves throughout Europe, North America and Asia. To that end, Jack Wolfskin has aligned with renowned National Geographic conservation photographer, field biologist and wolf expert Ronan Donovan on his latest project.

Wolves of the Rocky Mountains

The new Discovery campaign features a series of films around Donovan’s long-term work documenting the lives of wolves in and around Yellowstone National Park that bridges Montana, Idaho and Wyoming in America’s Rocky Mountains. The story evolves around Mr. Blue, a wolf that associated with many different wolves and at least 8 packs through-out his lifetime – something unheard of in wolf society. He had a rare understanding and ability to adjust to the wolfpack social structures and situations. During a 7-day tour of the park, Ronan searches for evidence of Mr. Blue’s offspring to understand common traits between wolf and human societies.

Wolf populations thrived for millennia in and around Yellowstone until settlers moved westward in the 19th century, when the relationship between wolves and people changed. Europeans had a different way of viewing land, people, and wildlife than Indigenous Peoples. They modified North America to conform to an agrarian lifestyle, displacing and killing Indigenous Peoples and damaging the natural cycles of the land. Hunters targeted game such as elk and bison, leading wolves and other predators to hunt domesticated cattle and come into conflict with settlers.

Gray wolves were reintroduced to the region 25 years ago and quickly brought the ecosystem back into balance. Today the wolves are victims of their own success as growing populations have ventured beyond the park boundaries launching new conservation challenges.

“Ronan represents the spirit of Jack Wolfskin and his stories shed light on a fascinating apex species that is critical to its natural ecosystems and controversial at the same time,” said Mokhtar Benbouazza, Vice President Marketing, Jack Wolfskin.

“His work reflects the fundamental need for all of us to rewild ourselves and seek more moments of discovery in the outdoors to help us live better, more sustainable lives.”

A Pioneering Collection

The “We Live to Discover” campaign coincides with the release of Jack Wolfskin’s all-new Discovery collection of parkas, hoodies, jackets, pants, gloves a bags built to perform in the world’s coldest climates. Named in tribute to
German explorer Arved Fuchs’s crossing of the Patagonia ice sheet in 1995, the products are made to outfit researchers and adventurers in frigid conditions with pioneering materials from Jack Wolfskin and premium partners, including Allied Feather and Pertex.

The flagship 1995 Series Down Hoody exemplifies Jack Wolfskin’s commitment to supplying best-performing products in sustainably conscious designs with its extremely lightweight yet and durable Pertex Quantum exterior fabrics made with 100 % recycled poylamide and RDS-certified 800-cuin fill power goose down insulation with HyperDRY that stays warm in damp conditions and quickly dries.

 

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Jack Wolfskin Outlet Store names Massimo Carnelli sales director South Europe & New Markets

Italian executive Massimo Carnelli has been appointed sales director South Europe & New Markets by German outdoor apparel brand Jack Wolfskin. Carnelli started in his new role on July 1, and reports to Natascha el Mahmoud, Jack Wolfskin's general manager commercial Europe 

Carnelli is tasked with expanding Jack Wolfskin's business to the Italian, Spanish and French markets, as well as in the Middle East and into other new markets. Based in Monza, northern Italy, he will initially focus on setting up the brand's regional organisation, in order to implement Jack Wolfskin’s omnichannel distribution strategy, via the brands own stores and the e-tail and wholesale channels.

Carnelli has worked for over 26 years in sales, marketing and product development, notably during a lengthy career at Adidas, holding various positions. More recently, he was senior director Reebok brand and E-com for Adidas in Italy.

“South Europe is an important market in Jack Wolfskin’s strategic global growth strategy,” said Richard Collier, Jack Wolfskin’s CEO. “Max is an exceptionally talented leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record that will help establish Jack Wolfskin as a key outdoor brand throughout the region,” he added.

“I’m excited to join Jack Wolfskin and give my contribution to build a strategy for South Europe, implementing a sustainable and growing business model in the region,” said Carnelli.

Southern Europe is a key region in the global expansion strategy deployed by Jack Wolfskin in 2021. Besides focusing on the main growth markets like the USA and China, the brand will also continue to maintain a strong presence in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and boost sales in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Poland and Italy.

Jack Wolfskin is the largest franchisor in sportswear retail in Germany, where it operates 490 monobrand stores and is distributed via 4,000 multibrand retailers. The company is based in Idstein, in the Taunus region, and has over 1,440 employees worldwide.

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Jack Wolfskin’s Outlet Online Sale Store 3D-Printed Aerorise Carry System Improves Hiking Pack Design

Jack Wolfskin, the manufacturer of outdoor gear in Europe, improves hiking pack design, eliminating common pain points around weight, durability and ventilation with its 3D-printed Aerorise Carry System.

The 3D Aerorise Carry System uses four independent 3D-printed panels on the shoulders and lower back for a lightweight, multi-zone body fit. The panels are made of an open-cell structure with thousands of struts to enhance ventilation while combining lattice patterns to provide vertical and horizontal firmness for comfort and load distribution. 

The design is breathable, reducing back temperatures by up to 41°F. 

Jack Wolfskin collaborated with Oechsler, an additive manufacturer from Germany, and Carbon 3D printing, to transition technology often used in performance running shoes to the performance hiking pack category.

“Comfort, load control and ventilation are age-old challenges in pack design,” said Magdalen Hamel, category manager, equipment, Jack Wolfskin. “The technology presented in Aerorise benefits hikers on the trail and takes the industry in a new direction. The design is impressive from an engineering perspective and further supports our belief that together, in cooperation with partners, we can make a notable difference in sustainability commitments and performance equipment.”

The 3D Aerorise pack is the latest in the brand’s series of collaborative and sustainable innovations, including tapeless seam construction, mono materials and Wax Weave, a synthetic wax treatment. Its latest creation, the 3D printing production process, decreases waste with a customizable production process reducing material used and gluing processes involved in post-production carry system assembly.

“Additive manufacturing is changing the outdoor equipment and sporting goods world,” said Matthias Weisskopf, general manager, Oechsler. “Working with Jack Wolfskin allowed us to further develop the Aerorise hiking backpack and solve problems that weren’t achievable until recent years. Aerorise is the start of a new movement in improved product development through 3D design.” 

The 3D Aeororise carry system will debut in Spring 2023 and will be available in three models—3D Aerorise 40L pack and 20L and 30L roll-top options. The body of the pack is constructed with 100 percent recycled 70D polyamide. The 40 liters of carrying capacity includes a waterproof main compartment, a top lid compartment, customizable compression options, and webbing on the exterior for attaching equipment.

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JACK WOLFSKIN OUTLET STORE IMPROVES HIKING PACK DESIGN WITH 3D PRINTING

Outdoor gear manufacturer Jack Wolfskin has improved the weight, durability and ventilation of its hiking packs with additive manufacturing.

Developed in partnership with plastics technology company Oechsler and 3D printer manufacturer Carbon, the firm’s new 3D Aerorise Carry System uses four independent 3D printed panels to deliver a lightweight, multi-zone body fit capable of reducing back temperatures by up to 5°C.

“Comfort, load control and ventilation are age-old challenges in pack design,” said Magdalen Hamel, Category Manager, Equipment at Jack Wolfskin. “The technology presented in Aerorise benefits hikers on the trail and takes the industry in a new direction.

“THE DESIGN IS IMPRESSIVE FROM AN ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE AND FURTHER SUPPORTS OUR BELIEF THAT TOGETHER, IN COOPERATION WITH PARTNERS, WE CAN MAKE A NOTABLE DIFFERENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS AND PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT.”

The 3D printed 3D Aerorise Carry System. Photo via Oechsler.

3D printing performance equipment

Additive manufacturing is being increasingly utilized within the performance sports sector due to its ability to deliver greater customization, enhanced designs, and reduce waste and lead times during the production process. 

For instance, 3D printing and scanning technologies have been deployed to create custom-fitted aerodynamic skinsuits for Olympic cyclists, develop more ergonomic grips for Korea’s archery team, and helped the Chinese speed skating team to two gold medals during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

Another well-known application of 3D printing within the performance sports sector is adidas and Carbon’s jointly developed 4DFWD midsole, which was commercially launched last year and worn by a number of athletes at the 2022 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Regarding the performance hiking scene, Carbon recently teamed up with fellow backpack manufacturer Osprey to create a 3D printed lumbar for its new pack series. The Fitscape Lumbar is designed to deliver superior mechanical properties while reducing material waste.

The Aerorise series of backpacks will offer improved weight, durability, and ventilation to wearers. Photo via Oechsler.

The 3D Aerorise pack

Now, Jack Wolfskin has developed its own backpack enhanced by 3D printing. The 3D Aerorise Carry System is the latest in Jack Wolfskin’s series of innovative collaborations, and leverages additive manufacturing to decrease waste, improve customization, and deliver a range of design benefits. 

The firm worked with Oechsler and Carbon to design and manufacture the system, which consists of four 3D printed panels on the shoulders and lower back of the pack. The panels, the design of which is only possible via 3D printing, are made of an open-cell structure with thousands of struts to enhance ventilation, while lattice patterns provide vertical and horizontal firmness for comfort and load distribution.

The system is designed to eliminate common pain points around weight, durability and ventilation for hiking backpacks, due to the multi-zone fit made possible by 3D printing. The body of the Aerorise pack is constructed from 100% recycled 70D polyamide and has a carrying capacity of 40 liters.

“Additive manufacturing is changing the outdoor equipment and sporting goods world,” said Matthias Weisskopf, General Manager at Oechsler. “Working with Jack Wolfskin allowed us to further develop the Aerorise hiking backpack and solve problems that weren’t achievable until recent years.

“AERORISE IS THE START OF A NEW MOVEMENT IN IMPROVED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT THROUGH 3D DESIGN.”

Debuting in Spring 2023, the 3D Aerorise carry system will be available in three models: 3D Aerorise 40L, 20L, and 30L roll-top pack options. Once available to the public, the pack will demonstrate the successful transition of additive manufacturing technology often used in other areas of performance activity, such as running shoes, to the hiking pack category. 

“Carbon’s integrated consumer materials, software and 3D printers accelerate the time-to-market of products at scale – from idea to production,” said Andreas Tulaj, Vice President Sales Europe at Carbon. “Using Carbon’s Idea-to-Production platform, Jack Wolfskin has improved the performance of the 3D Aerorise 40 backpack and worked with Oechsler to develop components that would not have been developed and brought to market so quickly using conventional manufacturing methods.

“WHEN BRANDS LIKE JACK WOLFSKIN TURN TO 3D PRINTING, IT’S A STRONG SIGN THAT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CONTINUES TO ENABLE INNOVATION.”

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Featured image shows the 3D printed 3D Aerorise Carry System. Photo via Oechsler.

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Jack Wolfskin Outlet Online and Schoeller AG collaborate

Few European-based brands have had such a significant global impact on outdoor apparel innovation as Jack Wolfskin and Schoeller Textil AG.

Combined, the two companies have nearly 200 years of experience in developing better performing fabrics that keep the body dry and comfortable in a wide range of outdoor environments.

This week, Jack Wolfskin, based in Idstein, Germany, and Schoeller, founded in Sevelen, Switzerland, have announced a collaboration that combines the knowledge, best sustainability advancements and highest quality standards in first-to-market co-developed fabrications.

Beginning in Spring 2023, Jack Wolfskin will pair its Texapore Ecosphere 100% recycled/reused PES waterproof breathable membrane with Schoeller’s market-leading performance fabrics to deliver exclusive fabrications to maximise comfort, durability and extended longevity for a range of outdoor apparel designs.

“As an industry, we’re going to find the best solutions by working together,” said Daniele Grasso, vice president of product and apparel for Jack Wolfskin. “Schoeller has a proven and highly regarded performance track record. Together we share common values to create products that are engineered for life, make spending time outdoors more enjoyable, and advancing industry standards for sustainably conscious manufacturing processes and materials.”

The initial fabrics developed through the collaboration include a stretch woven double weave fabric and a Texapore Eco-sphere Pro Schoeller 3L fabric for Jack Wolfskin’s Discovery Wilderness collection, and two and three-layer shell fabrics for the new Summer 2023 Trekking collection.

The fabric technologies are highlighted in the Diskovera three-layer jacket, part of the Discovery Wilderness collection. The jacket has a soft, supple feel in a design that is nearly silent when walking, yet features advanced waterproof breathable protection, durability and details like expansive mesh-backed chest venting flaps for comfort in cold to tropical environments, a stowaway ‘taco shell’ hood, voluminous pockets and waterproof zips.

“Schoeller and Jack Wolfskin are each recognised for developing sustainably-produced, functional fabrics that have been appreciated by outdoor enthusiasts for decades,” said Antonio Gatti Balsarri, chief commercial officer at Schoeller. “We feel it’s a significant advantage for consumers to have top innovators working together, and hope that this collaboration inspires more industry leaders to partner on projects to improve our industry.”

Both Jack Wolfskin’s Texapore Ecosphere membrane and Schoeller’s textiles are bluesign certified to ensure sustainably responsible manufacturing processes throughout the supply chain and all collaborative materials are finished with a PFC-free finish for water repellency.

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Jack Wolfskin Outlet Terraventure Texapore Hiking Boots: Small Footprint, Big Strides In Footwear Performance

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This Hiking Boot Takes a Big Step Towards a Small Footprint - Jack Wolfskin Outlet

High performance and highly sustainable design co-exist in Jack Wolfskin’s all-new Terraventure Texapore Mid hiking boots for men and women available in spring 2022. The ankle-high boot is constructed with a recycled and sustainably sourced upper material and a waterproof-breathable recycled/reused membrane, midsole and outsole. While the Terraventure Texapore is a step forward in sustainable design, performance takes precedence. Jack Wolfskin’s German-design ethos ensures quality with comfort, grip and stability features that make long days on the trail easier on the feet.

Jack Wolfskin aspires to eliminate PFCs from its entire footwear range by 2025, and the Terraventure Texapore also delivers water repellent performance without using chemical treatments. The upper is constructed with a recycled, synthetic material, a brand exclusive Texapore Ecosphere membrane made from post- and pre-consumer waste, and a comfortable recycled tricot lining. The cushioning EVA midsole is made with 30% sugar cane and 3% cork, and the Vibram sole is derived from recycled rubber. Even the lace eyelets are fabricated from 76% recycled zinc.

“Jack Wolfskin constantly strives to minimize the environmental impact of our products and establish more sustainable practices to guide the outdoor industry,” says Selim Say, Vice President Footwear.

“Durable construction, recycled materials and chemical-free alternatives represent progress. The Terraventure Texapore boot is a special achievement that combines the best in performance features and the latest in sustainable manufacturing.”

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Jack Wolfskin’s End-of-Winter Outlet Sale Is Taking up to Half off Its Very Premium, Very Sustainable Outdoor Gear

Recently, we've been raving about Jack Wolfskin, the German outerwear brand known for sustainable gear and apparel that rivals North American labels like Arc'teryx, Columbia, and Patagonia. Why, you may ask? Its ski jackets and parkas are super insulating, its camping backpacks are roomy and breathable, and its hiking boots are some of the best water repellent footwear on the market. No wonder Jack Wolfskin has amassed a cult following from in-the-know outdoorsmen who want premium gear at a relatively cheaper price point.

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And copping Jack Wolfskin's has never been more affordable, thanks to its end-of-year winter sale. Starting now, while supplies last, its website is taking up to 55% off its bestselling apparel and equipment, just in time for spring (read: peak outdoor season). Looking for a do-it-all jacket that can keep you warm during alpine hikes? Invest in this 3-in-1 Hardshell Jacket (50% off with code Extra20). If you're still gearing up for snow sports (we can't blame you), then consider its doorbuster deals on ski pants (32% off) and down jackets (30% off). Planning your first camping trip for the season? Add this Yellowstone 3 Person Tent (20% off) to your cart, and stock up on some plaid shirts (35% off) and cargo shorts (37% off). So whatever outdoor activity you have planned this spring, Jack Wolfskin's doorbuster deals have you covered (literally).

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In Review: Jack Wolfskin Outlet Go Hike Softshell & Tech T

A little bit back, we gave you a quick roundup of some options from Jack Wolfskin (you can see that here). Temps are starting to change here in Chicagoland, so thinking about some different layers for heading out on trails (or even grocery store runs) is something we’re doing. Following on from that roundup, we had samples come in for two of the items – the Jack Wolfskin Tech T and Go Hike Softshell. ..........Read full article