2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

500 Stretch Down Jacket

Entrant Company

Shanghai Sendong Apparel Co., Ltd.

Category

Fashion Design - Children's Clothing

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The 500 Stretch Down Jacket redefines winter wear by seamlessly bridging outdoor performance, urban style, and light athletic movement. Inspired by minimalist futurism and cyberpunk aesthetics, its design blends sleek functionality with sci-fi flair—evident in the 3M reflective details and dynamic channel structures—making it equally at home on city streets or weekend adventures.
Visually, the jacket breaks from traditional puffer silhouettes with a modular, industrial-inspired aesthetic. Multi-row quilting follows the body’s natural lines, replacing rigid grids with fluid, ergonomic patterns. The chest pocket features a “no-break” stitching technique, where seams flow smoothly around the shape for a clean, uninterrupted look that underscores its minimalist elegance. Available in tonal and contrast colorways, it caters to both understated and expressive tastes, while embossed logo channels add a subtle sense of motion and tech-forward identity.
Engineered for movement, the 500 uses a proprietary hybrid bonding technique that joins stretch knits with woven panels—eliminating traditional seam constraints and increasing mobility by up to 80%. Strategic material zoning places high-elasticity knit fabric at the shoulders, underarms, and waist for freedom of motion, while down-proof fabric covers the chest and back for optimal warmth. A 3D tailored cut delivers a sleek, non-bulky silhouette, moving beyond the “puffer” look without sacrificing insulation.
Technologically advanced, the jacket features seamless 3D thermal-bonded baffles that replace stitched chambers, preventing down leakage and reducing cold spots. Its four-layer shell integrates windproof and tear-resistant membranes in an ultra-thin, lightweight profile. Treated with a C0 non-fluorinated DWR finish, it achieves a 4th-grade water resistance, repelling everyday moisture while remaining environmentally responsible.

Credits

Ding Zhengyan
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