Gaelic Gilet

 Custom Padded Insulated Gilet Vest

• Style: Men’s Color-Blocked Insulated Hooded Vest

• Closure: Full-zip front

• Fit: Standard / Athletic Fit

• Usage: Outdoor, Hiking, Casual, Mid-layer

• Composition: 100% Nylon

• Weave: High-Density Mini-Ripstop

• Weight: Lightweight (approx. 40-50 GSM)

• Performance Features:

  • DWR (Durable Water Repellent) Finish: Resists light rain and moisture.

  • Windproof: Tightly woven fibers block wind.

  • Down-Proof: Prevents insulation fibers from escaping.

• Texture: Smooth, slightly technical matte finish with subtle ripstop grid visibility up close.

• Composition: 100% Polyester

• Weave: Textured Mechanical Stretch Woven (Heathers/Melange style)

• Weight: Mid-weight (approx. 130-150 GSM)

• Performance Features:

  • Abrasion Resistant: Durable against pack straps and rough surfaces.

  • DWR Finish: Added weather protection.

• Texture: Matte, heathered/melange appearance (not solid green), with a softer, more tactile hand-feel than the nylon upper.

3. Insulation

• Type: Synthetic Down Alternative (blown polyester fiber)

• Performance Features:

  • Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio.

  • Retains insulating properties even when damp (unlike natural down).

  • Hypoallergenic.

4. Lining

• Composition: 100% Nylon

• Weave: 20D Taffeta

• Performance Features: Highly breathable and down-proof. Allows the vest to slide easily over base layers.

• Color-Blocking: Sharp horizontal seam across the chest separating the navy upper and green lower sections.

• Quilting Pattern:

  • Upper (Navy): Narrow horizontal baffles.

  • Lower (Green): Wider horizontal baffles.

• Hood:

  • Integrated (non-detachable) three-panel scuba hood for a contoured fit.

  • Elasticized binding along the hood opening for wind sealing.

• Zippers:

  • Center front coil zipper with a branded pull tab.

  • Visually matching zippers on the two lower handwarmer pockets.

• Armholes: Bound with soft, durable elastic trim to seal out drafts.

• Hem: Straight hem with an internal drawcord adjustment (locks visible at the sides) for a custom fit.