Tough down that you can wear this year, next year, and beyond. Elle Bean is now offering downs featuring DownTec™, the strongest insulating material available.

With December just around the corner, the cold of winter is getting serious.

It is not uncommon to pull out last year's outerwear in a hurry, only to find that it is still somewhat tattered. Especially down jackets, which seem to have less volume than before...

Let us introduce you to an item that will sweep away these down problems. Brand.L.L. BeanIt is.

Down is the top insulating material for winter outerwear. This is due to its "cluster structure" that grips dead air, which is air that does not move, and keeps it in place, but it has only one weakness.

As many of you may have figured out, it is water. Not only rain and snow, but also the perspiration that occurs when the body is moved. Moisture retention is lost when water seeps in and collapses the cluster structure.

This is why L.L. Bean has adopted "Downtech™". This innovative down fabric uses nanotechnological technology to make the down water-repellent.

Conventional down absorbs water and loses its crust when it gets wet (left photo above), but Downtek™ stays dry and warm even when wet (right photo above). The quality of Downtec™ is recognized worldwide, and it has acquired the international certification "R.D.S." for meeting responsible down procurement standards.

These items are made from such excellent materials. All of them are designed to cover up to the waist, which is great because it prevents wind from getting in. They are also versatile, as they blend in well in both the city and the mountains.

For details, please visit the official website. If you are looking for outerwear that will be there for you this winter and even next winter and beyond, try "L.L. Bean". We promise you a warm winter.