Clothing with a difference

Goosey Down Parka


The classic Down Parka has changed...

Geoff Anderson introduces the first ecologically
degradable* waterproof and breathable Down Parka.

Goosey™ represents the finest components and
craftsmanship build into a multifunctional down parka.

Probably the first down parka with a hydrostatic
water pressure test above 20.000 mm.


Price: € 999,-
Dkk: 7.999,-





  • 1. Attachable fur. (Synthetic).
    (Real certified fur available on request)

  • 2. ‘Bullet proof’ closure.

  • 3. ‘Automatic’ magnet closure.

  • 4. Cordura® shoulder piece.

  • 5. Huge storage front pocket.

  • 6. Lined side pockets.

  • 7. Adjustable waist.

  • 8. Cordura® waterresistant pocket.

  • 9.  Magnet closure.

  • 10. Adjustable cuff with Velcro®.

  • 11. Waterres. inner pocket.

  • 12. Handwarmer pocket.

  • 13. Inner hood adjustment.

  • 14. Tailored elbow.

  • 15. Adjustable lower waist.

  • 16. Technology: Sympatex®. Bluesign® and
    Oeko-tex 100® certified.

  • 17. Upper arm pocket.

  • 18. Lazer cut pocket/welded zips.
Inside this jacket

A. Pocket with a slit for an antenna or Ipod headphones.
Easy to detect the contens of the pockets as they are all with “see through”,
4-way expandable mesh.

B. Elastic waist strap.

C. Huge storage pocket for gloves or map.

D. 800 FP (cubic inches per ounce)
90% Cluster down 10% feathers.



Unique technology:

This second to none down parka is created in collaboration with our valued partner Sympatex®, which has supplied not only the thinnest and most breathable membrane available, they also managed to make it from recyclable polyether.

Polyether/-ester poses no health risk whatsoever.

This also means it is environmentally friendly as it is 100% ecologically degradable.
For this reason the membrane has been awarded the Oeko-Tex standard 100® certificate.

The membrane has also been awarded the bluesign® certificate yet another guarantee for the benefit of the environment and you.
 
Not only will you be one of the first to have an environmentally friendly jacket. You will also be one of the few using a hydrophilic non-porous membrane technology.

Goosey™ is maximum quality and highly sophisticated technology packed into a layer/membrane just five micrometres thick.

With precisely tailored functions and the non-porous polyether ester structure of the membrane gives it its unique characteristics:

    • Optimal breathability
    • 100% waterproof
    • 100% windproof
    • 100% ecologically degradable (only membrane )
Causes no harm to either you or "mother nature."




The “Down difference”

Down is a traditional and natural material with exceptional functional qualities.
  • Insulation.
  • Light weight.
  • Can be compressed.



Down is a “green” filling.
Down and feathers are a by-product of the meat industry.  Our geese are raised on farms to create poultry meat for consumption by humans.

Once the bird has been slaughtered, the feathers are removed from the dead bird.  After the feather and down by-product has been obtained using a feather and down processor,  the raw material is sorted to separate the feathers from the down.

We do not purchase raw material from farmers or slaughterhouses that utilize the “live pluck”method.


A real fur collar can be a necessary accessory for Arctic conditions.

We can supply the finest danish made SAGA FURS® collars.

Legitimately farmed Domestic Blue Fox and Finnraccoon.

All farmed in Finland with Origin Assured OA™ certification.

This accessory can be ordered directly with Geoff Anderson and delivered to your preferred retailer.

Remember to state jacket size with order.

Can be ordered here:
info@geoffanderson.com







Pre-launch TEST – tough but fair.

In this test, Goosey™ is literally ‘taken apart’ and examined in great detail.

Particular attention is paid to how strong and waterproof the seams are. The quality of workmanship of key functional components, such as zippers, hoods, pockets, seams, etc., and the hydrophobic capacity of the outer materials are also tested. All of these tests are performed in three states: unused, after washing and after dry cleaning.

The EDGAR (Enhanced Dynamic Garment Rain Tester) system simulates standard rain conditions. Goosey was tested in continuous rain for up to three hours (unused, after washing and after dry cleaning).


Jacket in the EDGAR rain testing facility


Testing the laminates (Technology of Goosey™)

THERMOREGULATION MODEL OF HUMAN SKIN

The independent Hohenstein Institute developed the so-called ‘skin model’ in order to measure the breathability of fabrics during varying degrees of physical exertion. The results convinced the testers – and delighted our developers: the Sympatex membrane provides optimal breathability, with an especially low Ret value of 1.5.

By the way, the Ret value is a measurement of water vapour permeability. It describes the force exerted by the test sample against the water vapour in the ‘skin model’ test. In this case, less is more. The less resistance there is, the more comfortable the material is, and the lower the Ret value.


CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO HOHENSTEIN:

Ret 6 optimal breathability
Ret 6-13 very breathable
Ret 13-20 breathable 
Ret 20 not breathable


The membrane of Goosey is: Ret 1,5

The 3 ply fabric is: Ret 12


OUTSTANDING:

The Ret values for Goosey™ fall within the very breathable.


Skin model test of breathability

Skin model

 

THE WATERPROOFING TEST DEMONSTRATES: THERE’S NOTHING DRYER

Always nice and dry: Goosey™ is 100% waterproof.

This test is performed on each product in three states: unused, after washing and after dry cleaning. All laminates are subjected to a pressure test and must be able to resist extreme water pressure levels well in excess of the required standards.

 

The pressure test

The pressure test

Control of waterproofness.

THE SEAM SEALING TEST SHOWS: WEAK POINTS ARE OUR STRENGTH

The seams must also be 100% waterproof. That is why Wakasazhi™ is sealed using a special Sympatex tape. Seams are often a weak point, so the testers pay especially close attention to the seals during the laminate pressure tests. Here too, the tests are performed in three states: unused, after washing and after dry cleaning. And the results speak for themselves.

Seam sealing

Sealed seam pressure test

 

TEAR TEST RESULTS: AS ELASTIC AS A BUNGEE CORD

Sympatex laminates are highly elastic (Bi-Stretch), which means they move with the wearer. In tear tests, the materials are tested to determine their tear thresholds and thus their robustness.

Elasticity test

Elasticity test

 

THE ABRASION TEST:

Sympatex laminates are hard-wearing, something that has been proven by abrasion tests using the Martindale method.

The abrasion test

Wear resistance test for materials

 

THE SPRAY TEST – NO CHANCE FOR MOISTURE

Whatever happens, Goosey™ stays dry. Because all outer materials used are given a hydrophobic treatment. Moisture simply beads off rather than being absorbed by the outer material. The spray test checks the effectiveness of this hydrophobic treatment, which helps ensure the constant breathability of clothing and footwear.

The spray test

Hydrophobic treatment test


After being in the hands of mother nature - it feels good to hit civilization!





















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Available sizes: XS to XXXL.
Available colours: Black/Black & Oak/Oak
Weight: 1449 gram. (size: L)
RRP €: 999,00

Updated Wednesday, 17 Mar 2010 13:19
Geoff Anderson® Clothing with a difference