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03/11/2026

eVent Fabrics and ALLIED Feather + Down Redefine Down Jacket Performance Through Moisture Management Innovation (3/11/26)

eVent Fabrics, a global leader in waterproof and breathable fabric technologies, has partnered with 
ALLIED Feather + Down to demonstrate a new evolution in down jacket performance. Debuting at 
Performance Days in Munich, March 18–19, the concept system addresses one of the most persistent 
limitations in insulated outerwear: internal and external moisture building up inside the insulation 
chamber.

The collaboration pairs ALLIED’s 800 fill power ExpeDRY® down, which is engineered with gold 
particles to accelerate water vapor evaporation, with eVent’s highly breathable, 	 downproof, and 
weatherproof 2-layer stormburstLT laminate. Together, the materials create an advanced system 
designed to actively manage moisture both inside and outside the jacket, helping maintain loft and 
thermal efficiency across a wider range of conditions and activity levels.

“This is an opportunity to rethink how the entire insulation chamber functions,” said Chad Kelly, Vice 
President of eVent Fabrics. “stormburstLT delivers over 55,000 g/m² breathability with 8,000 mm 
waterproofness, while remaining 100% windproof and PFAS-free. By blocking external moisture and 
allowing interior vapor to escape more efficiently than traditional downproof shells, we’re helping the 
insulation system stay drier and perform more consistently.”

Traditional downproof outer shells have serious limitations. Not only do they allow external moisture in, 
they also trap water vapor inside the down chamber, effectively introducing moisture on two fronts.  As 
internal moisture accumulates and condenses, loft diminishes, reducing insulation performance during 
high-output activity. 

A specialized laminate ideal for use in both down jackets and apparel made for high exertion activities 
in unpredictable weather, stormburstLT is more weatherproof and windproof than traditional 
downproof shells, all while remaining extremely breathable, lightweight, and packable, extending the 
functionality of what was just a layering piece into a jacket capable of protecting the wearer in foul 
weather.

ExpeDRY® down was developed specifically to combat internal humidity. By integrating gold particles 
at the molecular level, the technology speeds the evaporation of moisture within the down cluster 
itself, actively working to maintain loft in damp or high-exertion conditions.

“Down is inherently breathable and the challenge has always been the surrounding fabric 
environment,” said Matthew Betcher, Creative Director at ALLIED Feather + Down. “ExpeDRY prevents 
condensation inside the insulation chamber, accelerating vapor movement away from the down 
clusters. When paired with a more breathable, downproof laminate like stormburstLT, the effect is 
amplified. The insulation dries faster, the chamber stays drier, and performance improves beyond what 
conventional constructions allow.”

The result is not simply a premium down jacket, but an integrated performance system in which 
insulation and shell material are engineered to function together. The stretch properties of 
stormburstLT further enhance mobility, expanding the performance window for cold-weather pursuits.
The concept will be on display at Performance Days in Munich, where eVent (booth Q12) and ALLIED 
(booth I05) will connect with mills, brands, and developers to explore scalable integration 
opportunities for next-generation cold-weather systems.

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