The Limited Edition Weekender Collection from ARKTIS utilises Gabardine to produce a range of comfortable, durable and lightweight garments.
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Press Release, Exeter, October 2024: Are you ready for adventure? In an over-saturated world of high tech fabrics, we’ve taken inspiration from the tried and tested past. Historically used for military trench coats and uniforms, the Gabardine fabric’s unique tight weave provides excellent breathability and wind blocking capabilities. The Limited Edition Weekender Collection utilises Gabardine to produce a range of comfortable, durable and lightweight garments.
The year was 1879, before trench coats were even worn in trenches, and Thomas Burberry had just invented a new tightly woven fabric, Gabardine. In 1901, the British War Office commissioned Burberry to use his new Gabardine fabric to produce overcoats for Officers and senior enlisted ranks. These would become widely recognised and respected during the First World War due to their fantastic durability and water and wind resistance. However, their real success was thanks to its breathable and lightweight capabilities, making it far more practical than previous greatcoats with their heavier and stiffer fabrics.
Officers loved the Gabardine Trench Coats, with many of them taking them home after the Great War, where they would become lasting staples in the fashion world. Although Gabardine has now been phased out of the British Army, and the market dominated by extremely durable Ripstop fabrics, Gabardine still remains a great choice for outdoor gear. This led us to develop the Weekender Collection in Gabardine – a limited edition line of functional but casual garments, enhanced with our Durable Water Resistant (DWR) finish.
The series revisits some of our staple and most popular garments, reworked in Gabardine fabric. It also includes some new, more casual styles with a focus on comfort and simplicity.
A lightweight windproof jacket with a waterproof drop liner. Always ready for your adventure no matter the weather. This limited edition run uses finely woven cotton Gabardine fabric with our standard DWR treatment.
The Halton’s classic cargo short design combines comfort and mobility, with ample storage in the cargo, rear, and side pockets to easily carry all the essentials. A perfect addition to our Weekender Collection.
Enjoy wearability and style with the Weekender Collection. Meldon is a great year-round trouser option for both casual and adventure wear. Featuring a simple pocket layout and gently tapered fit, the Meldon Trousers are a great addition to our new Weekender Collection.
A highly functional long-sleeve shirt that combines both style and durability. Featuring a full-length button-down with a storm flap, two bellowed chest pockets, and adjustable sleeves, the Ferrers pairs ARKTIS’ history of military function with a casual modern look.
A casual, short-sleeved shirt, ready for adventure. Alston is a short-sleeve shirt perfect for warm-weather adventures. With a smart but casual look, the Alston is equally at home at the bar or on the hills.
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Editor’s Footnote: Vista, used for some Gabardine garments in the Weekender Collection, is an IRR camouflage fabric which is compatible with both UK MTP and MultiCam.