The first super-lightweight waterproof garment of its kind, the limited edition Shakedry jacket features a green full-length zipper and will be available at selected stockists and online retailers around the world in S to XL sizes.
Shakedry is the lightest GORE-TEX rain jacket ever made by Galvin Green, weighing just 174 grams (6 ounces), or at least half the weight of a conventional lined waterproof jacket. That actually makes it lighter than Galvin Green's PacLite line (which is pretty amazing), and extremely packable.
What's really interesting about Shakedry is that the GORE-TEX membrane is actually placed on the outside without a face fabric for the first time, and this significantly improves breathability.
The smooth surface utilizes a thin layer of powdered carbon bonded into the fabric, which enables water to bead up consistently and simply roll off the garment. As a result, there is minimal chilling effect and a much faster dry off time.
The GORE-TEX membrane is also extremely quiet, helping to eliminate even more friction from the golf swing. And it's also totally windproof.
On the inside the jacket features a functional backer textile for greater comfort next to the skin, and it's ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and the perfect fit because it has no stretch. Wait, what? No stretch?
Galvin Green has been developing Shakedry for over 15 years, and part of that process meant evaluating and rethinking the fitting aspect of the jacket and applying the new technology to the manufacturing process.
And Galvin Green learned that an improved shoulder construction with different panels can create a jacket that delivers the extra room where you need it most during the swing, but still also provide you with a perfect fit.
President of Galvin Green U.S., Steve Hendren said,
"Interest in Shakedry has been so fantastic that we decided to offer it as a limited edition ahead of its official launch. It will never wet-out, leak or cling onto the skin. It's the perfect jacket for serious golfers who want to perform in the rain. In play tests, a pro golfer said it was like playing in a shirt."
The new Shakedry full-zip jacket (known as the ASHTON) comes with shaped sleeves for easy movement, elastic binding on the cuffs, drawstring at the hem, water-repellent zippers, and a chest pocket. It goes on general sale with a silver zipper in more size options this summer at a price of $400, and I'll have a full on course review for you then.
In the meantime, for more information check out www.galvingreen.com, and as always shoot me an email or DM on twitter or Instagram if you have any questions.
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