Old Principles & New Challenges of Apparel Design

Carl Moriarty was the Design Director at Arc’teryx, and is currently the Design Director at Rapha. We discuss his background and career in the outdoor industry, then dive into several principles of technical apparel design; the pros and cons of various technologies; the challenge of balancing high performance with sustainability; and how being clear on these things can help us evaluate advertising claims about new pieces.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• From New Zealand to Australia to Vancouver to London (2:28)
• Waterproof / Breathable Apparel (10:32)
• Breathable vs. Air Permeable Apparel (15:34)
• DWRs & fluorocarbons: truth in advertising (24:07)
• What We’re Celebrating (39:52)

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