ISIS, makers of innovative, performance driven apparel for active women, announces its Spring/Summer 2006 collection including rain poncho and chaps, woven shirts and softer seamless bodywear. ISIS will also introduce two new prints as well as expand its offering in shorts, capris and skorts. All of the styles will utilize ISIS performance fabrics, active fit and details that reflect the real character of womens lives. ISIS Spring/Summer 2006 collection will be on display at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in August 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“At ISIS, our product development starts with listening to the needs of active women,” said Poppy Gall, VP Merchandising and co-founder of ISIS. “Our technical details make women safer and more comfortable, no matter the conditions. ISIS fits many shapes and sizes with true womens sizing 2-16 and gender shaped design. We build our pieces with fabrics that offer protection from the elements and feel good under the hand and against the skin. We add thoughtful touches and our sizing reflects the real contours and proportions of womens bodies.”
RAINWEAR
The Sunshower Poncho, $79 and Calamity Jane Chaps, $59, add a twist to traditional rainwear. The Sunshower Poncho has an adjustable hood with roll up brim, 10″ front zipper for easy on and off, large front kangaroo pocket and desirable below hip length. The Calamity Jane Chaps go on quickly with adjustable web belt and offer freedom of movement with articulated knees and an adjustable gusset cuff that fits over hiking boots. Existing rainwear includes the Misty Mountain Jacket, $109 and pants, $69, calf-length Cloud Duster Jacket, $139, and Drizzle Hat, $30. ISIS Rainwear is made from a rip-stop fabric with a waterproof/breathable XPR protein coating formulated to reduce interior condensation. All styles have unique ISIS star print inside, taped seams and DWR treatment. ISIS Rainwear is lightweight, easy to pack and quiet to wear. The Rainwear is available in Honeydew, Larkspur, Pearl, Sangria, Shark and Wave.
STRETCH WOVEN CAMP SHIRTS AND PERFORMANCE TOPS
ISIS adds three new stretch woven shirts, ranging in price from $45-59. The Opal Camp shirt in sleeveless, cap sleeve and long sleeve, features a soft and breezy nylon/rayon/polyester fabric with accent stitch stripe, yoked shoulder, shirt tail hem and princess seams. The Opal Camp Shirts are available in Beeswax, Breeze, Wisteria and Shell. ISIS will also offer solid and printed micro-poly tops that are lightweight, quick wicking and buttery soft-to-touch. New top styles include the Activitee Tank, Activitee Tee, Activitee Long Sleeve, Everywear Polo and Cross Back Tank with a built-in Cool-Max® shelf bra. The tops range in price from $25 to $42.
SOFTER SEAMLESS KNITS
ISIS Seamless gets an update this season to a softer, quick wicking fabric made with a blend of nylon/polyester/spandex yarns. This stretchy, non-restrictive, bi-component knit is highly breathable and has excellent moisture management. The next-to-skin looped polyester yarns quickly wick sweat away. On the outside of the fabric, nylon offers a smooth hand that will not pill, and enables the garment to slide easily under other layers. ISIS Seamless includes a Scoop Back Cami, Strappy Cami, Sport Bra, and Brief. The products are available in Black, Orchid, Wave, and White in small, medium and large with retail between $18-42.
Additionally, ISIS offers Daisy Seamless pieces including the Daisy Brief, Daisy Bra, and Daisy Boy Short, $18-22. These pieces are knit with a jacquard pattern from Tactel® and Lycra® yarns allowing stretch, recovery and close to body fit.
SHORTS, SKORTS, CAPRIS AND PANTS
ISIS introduces a variety of shorts, skorts, capris and pants designed for the active women this spring. ISIS bottoms are available in three different rises to accommodate a variety of body types. Waist heights include Low Rise, Favorite Rise and Classic Rise. Select styles are now available in size 2 rounding out ISIS complete fit from 2-16. ISIS bottoms utilize Expedition Cloth, Expedition LT, Supplex® and polyester microsuede fabrics to accommodate a variety of climates and uses.
The Bright Angel Short, $59, designed in conjunction with a Grand Canyon guide, is the perfect short for backpacking. The Bright Angel is made with durable, abrasion-resistant Expedition Cloth for quick drying stretch performance. These shorts feature a continuous non-chaffing microsuede-lined contoured waistband, off set side seams, cargo pocket, ventilated crotch gusset and 7″ inseam. The Skye Capri, $65, has a 22″ inseam, microsuede-lined waistband, and welt back pockets with zip closure, articulated knees, 2″ side hem slits, and a slim fit. The Terra Pant, $69, rolls to a Capri length with built-in loop and button tabs and features back patch pockets with flap closure.
Inspired by European hiking, the Marcy Capri, $69, falls just below the knee and has a drawcord hem, inside adjustable waistband, articulated knees, zippered cargo and back pockets. This Capri utilizes a lighter weight stretch Expedition LT cloth.
The Rachel Short, $59, and Sojourner Skort, $59, feature a Supplex® fabric that is quick to dry and provides moderate UV protection. This lightweight yet rugged fabric resists wrinkles and is comfortable to wear in warm weather. The Rachel Short has a 9″ inseam, microsuede-lined waistband, back patch pockets, carpenter patch pocket and classic rise. The Sojourner Skort has built in 4″ shorts underneath its 17″ skirt. Following ISIS popular Luella Capri, the Luella Pant, $69, has a drawcord hem, cargo pocket and favorite rise.
Two new prints, Crazy Daisy and Jazz, highlight the ISIS microsuede bottoms including the Long Short $59, Skort, $59, and Capri, $65. This sanded microfiber fabric has a supple hand, drapes well, is wrinkle-resistant and comfortable to wear. The print Long Short has a 9″ inseam and low rise. The print Skort has a 17″ skirt with built in shorts. The print Capri has a 23″ inseam, favorite rise and zippered back pocket.
ISIS, founded in 1998, designs, produces and sells dynamic womens specific outdoor apparel. Mixing passion for the outdoors, technical fabrics and features and great looks, ISIS is committed to creating outdoor products that suit womens needs and allows them to pursue outdoor activities in style and comfort. The brand focuses on making women the first and only thought in all product development and marketing efforts. Located in Burlington, Vermont, ISIS is currently distributed to over 310 retail shops nationwide. For additional information on ISIS, or to locate the nearest dealer, call 866-877-8689 or check the web site at www.isisforwomen.com.
