The Cool & Collected Jacket from Lululemon is a new style that not only provides a comfortable, relaxed fit, but also odor protection technology so that the jacket can be worn more frequently between washes.
The jacket is offered in three colors (Black, Sea Breeze and Heathered Space Dyed Nimbus) and a soft and naturally breathable cotton terry fabric that's treated with Lululemon's No-Stink Zinc Technology, powered by zinc pyrithion—as it describes, "No-Stink Zinc is an invisible technology that stops the growth of odor-causing bacteria on the garment."
Some of the other noteworthy features of the new athletic jacket include that the style has secure storage solutions for all of one's on-the-go essentials, as well as a dedicated media pocket that's perfect for taking a mobile music player on the run.
Odor-Reducing Athletic Jackets
Lululemon's Cool & Collected Jacket Has 'No-Stink Zinc Technology'
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