Utility jackets have been a mainstay in menswear for over a century. Beginning with the denim jackets of the late 1800s and WWI-era leather bombers, they’ve been a timeless menswear piece that few designers have…
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Wellen’s Latest Pullover Combines Jacket and Fleece Blanket
As much as we love weekends in the wilderness filled with adventures, hikes and time spent around the fire, there are some drawbacks. The biggest drawback being the person nominated for coffee and breakfast duty…
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Vollebak Full Metal Jacket
Vollebak has made a history and brand initiative of tempting the fates while still making what can only be considered “the most durable jackets on the market.” This was true with the Volleback Indestructible Jacket,…
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Vollebak Indestructible Jacket
If you’ve been reading Cool Material for any amount of time, you know we’re big fans of everything that comes out from experimental adventure brand Vollebak. More mad clothing scientists than designers, the guys behind…
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This Flint and Tinder Ridge Shell Jacket Is a Steal at This Price
From the very beginning, Flint and Tinder has impressed with their quality clothing that’s simple yet elegant with a focus on hard-wearing, American style staples that are designed to do exactly what they were meant…
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Taylor Stitch Powder Jacket
The new Taylor Stitch Powder Jacket might just be the one you turn to the most thanks to its ability to provide so much with so little. This pullover shell is made from waterproof lightweight…
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Mission Workshop Blakwell Track Jacket
The folks at San Fran-based Mission Workshop know a thing or two about making understated, tough, and stylish active apparel and gear. After all, they started Chrome Industries, a cyclist staple. Now, they’ve made the…
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Filson Is Re-Releasing the Aberdeen Work Jacket from the Archives
Whether you’re talking about their iconic briefcase or their incredible workwear, Filson goods are built to stand the test of time and look great regardless of how long you’ve been using them. The heritage brand…
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Everlane’s Latest Recycled Plastic Bottle Piece Is an All-Weather Rain Jacket
At the end of last year, Everlane shook up the world of fashion with their ReNew Collection made from recycled plastic bottles. They went a step further by making a commitment that they wouldn’t add…
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Columbia Recreated the Parka the Cast and Crew Wore for ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
Ask any true Star Wars fan what their favorite movie from the original trilogy is and you’re likely to hear the same response—Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. While we’re all for the collection…
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Our 8 Favorite Jackets for Fall
Fall is a progression of layers. You start the season in a t-shirt, perfectly comfortable in the waning warmth of summer. Then, by December 21, you look like Joey Tribbiani wearing all of Chandler Bing’s…
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Vollebak’s New Jacket Is Made With the Lightest and Strongest Material Ever Discovered
If the fibers of a spider web were coated in graphene, it would be so strong and stretchy that it could catch a falling airplane. Insane, right? The possibilities the material presents are seemingly endless,…
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Own Han Solo’s Jacket from ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
We’ve seen quite a few cool pieces of Star Wars memorabilia and collaborative tie-ins over the years. Short of a functional light saber, fully operational Millennium Falcon or actual light speed, this jacket may be…
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Pick up a Unique Version of the Levi’s Trucker Jacket for 45% Off
The Levi’s Trucker Jacket is the gold standard when it comes to denim jackets. If you don’t already have at least one of these in your closet, well, you’re making a huge mistake. It’s one…
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JFK’s Leather Bomber Jacket
Few presidents looked as cool under pressure as John F. Kennedy. Cold War? Pssh. You wouldn’t know it when the 35th President of the United States was rocking some shades, chinos, and a nautical top.…