Vollebak has consistently pushed the boundaries of material science and fashion, and their latest iteration of the Full Metal Jacket is no exception. Following the groundbreaking original and a stainless steel version, they’ve now unveiled the Gold Edition, a truly radical piece of wearable technology that redefines what a jacket can be. Originally launched in 2020, the Full Metal Jacket was born from an exploration into the potential of copper. This metal, renowned for its natural antibacterial, antiviral, and conductive properties, takes centre stage in this gleaming gold edition. Vollebak has masterfully woven over 11 kilometres of fine copper thread into a high-performance garment that is as much a visual statement as it is a feat of engineering.
Designer: Vollebak
The jacket’s construction is a testament to innovation. Hundreds of thousands of moving copper parts work together, creating a dynamic silhouette that seems to warp and ripple like water in the light. This isn’t just about aesthetics; the sheer amount of copper lends the jacket its inherent anti-microbial properties, a concept that first garnered attention for the original Full Metal Jacket, earning it the moniker of “the virus-killing coat of the future” by Wired and a spot on TIME’s Best Inventions list. Beyond its futuristic appearance and health-conscious construction, the Gold Edition of the Full Metal Jacket is a high-performance piece designed with functionality in mind. It boasts a three-layered material engineered in Switzerland by Schoeller, comprising 59.5% copper, along with polyurethane, polyamide, and other metals. This composition ensures the jacket is not only striking but also highly waterproof, windproof, and breathable.
Practicality hasn’t been overlooked. The jacket features a fully seam-sealed construction for maximum waterproofness and a total of seven pockets to keep your essentials secure. These include fleece-lined zipped side pockets, giant front bellows pockets with storm flaps, zipped upper chest pockets, and an internal zipped pocket. Details like the heavy-duty two-way metal front zipper, adjustable cuffs with metal snaps, and water-resistant Riri zippers further underscore the jacket’s premium construction. A high front collar with a fleece-lined chinguard adds an extra layer of comfort and protection.
While the Gold Edition is produced in extremely limited quantities and is available via pre-order, its conceptual impact on the future of technical fashion is significant. Vollebak continues to challenge conventional ideas about clothing, transforming industrial-grade metal into a wearable second skin that blends cutting-edge science with avant-garde design. This jacket isn’t just clothing; it’s a conversation starter, a collector’s item, and a bold step into the future of what our garments can be.
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