'New Step' jacket - "innovation and sustainability"
Italian gear and apparel specialist Tucano Urbano's 'New Step' jacket is described as being a "big new step on the road to innovation and sustainability with cutting-edge design and technical expertise - a jacket whose name already marks another important step on the road to innovation and sustainability by the Mandelli Group brand.
Florian Martin, Marketing Director for the Milan based brand, says: "With our New Step jacket we wanted to mark a new course for Tucano Urbano - we let ourselves be inspired by the fashion world for style, but at the same time we did a lot of research and development work on materials and performance, and we got a super result.
"New Step stands out both by its young, minimalist design and by the choice of GOOD WHEELS branded fabric. After the success of the winter jackets made of polyester derived from recycled plastic bottles, we have continued our sustainable production journey - for this flagship spring/summer collection model we have used a Ripstop polyester derived from the recycling of post-industrial waste."
Highly technical and comfortable, New Step is able to ensure 10K of waterproofing and 10K of breathability, thanks to its Hydroscud construction. Ventilation was enhanced by a large aeration system on the back and under the armpits. "It is perfect in both rain and shine, not only in fine weather, but all year round. A polar fleece inner jacket that can be detached and worn alone adds to the versatility of the package - making it two jackets in one".
Florian says that New Step achieved Class AA certification - "a truly remarkable achievement when compared to comfort and urban style. It is armoured at the shoulders and elbows with CPS Aerosoft protectors, which are so light and ventilated that they cannot be felt or seen. As usual, there is the pocket to accommodate the Viper CE D3O back armour, both Level 1 and Level 2. And for maximum safety, the Airscud vest equipped with the In&motion airbag system can also be connected.
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