Recreational Equipment, Inc. has collaborated with eVent fabrics in the development of the retailer’s new high-performance outerwear collection constructed with eVent three-ply waterproof breathable fabric. When introduced next fall, REI Gear & Apparel – REI’s private label — will be the first nationally distributed apparel brand in the country to bring eVent fabrics technology to its customers.


This new collection will consist of the men’s REI Shuksan eVent jacket and pant, and the women’s REI Kulshan eVent jacket and pant.

“REI's eVent jackets and pants are the pinnacle products within our impressive fall 2008 outerwear line, and will set the standard for future REI Gear & Apparel collections,” said Lee Fromson, vice president of REI Gear & Apparel. “These products will be the first of many to feature this amazing technology in the seasons ahead, for our customers who place high value on product breathability during high aerobic activities.”


“Due to our direct venting technology, sweat escapes from the jacket while it is still water vapor. Traditional PU membranes force sweat out while it is in liquid form,” said Jim Lenox, the global product leader of consumer products for eVent fabrics.


“We are honored that REI came to us and requested eVent waterproof fabrics for this important project.” For REI, this new product line represents a commitment to innovation, and to providing outdoor enthusiasts with the best products possible. Under the leadership of Fromson, REI’s team of designers created the Kulshan and Shuksan products with the best materials and construction processes available,” added Lenox.