The North Face introduces the latest Urban Exploration Spring/Summer 2021 collection full of essential designs that are just as functional for day-to-day life. The capsule is made up of a coaches jacket, a cardigan, a pullover shirt to name a few -- all of which are done in a sleek black hue and various textiles.
Some of the designs also feature the high-spec Futurelight and others are crafted from the Ventricks Zephyr technology. The jacket is made to be packable and weather resistant. It also gives it breathability when it is reflecting water from the sustainable recycled polyester shell. Notably, the pullover shirt and the cardigan are made from the aforementioned Ventricks fiber to give it a seamless stretch and ventilation.
Minimal Layering Spring Fashion
The North Face Launches the Urban Exploration Spring/Summer 2021
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