Core Down Parka Navy

TEN C Core Down Parka Navy

• Outer Material: 60% Polyester / 40% Nylon
• Lining: 100% Nylon
• Filling: Hypoallergenic Goose Down
• Color: Navy
• Exclusive "OJJ" (Original Japanese Jersey) fabric
• Fully waterproof, thanks to a Teflon treatment
• Inspired by the M-51 parka
• Zip closure with snap buttons
• Two side pockets
• Multiple adjustment drawstrings
• Deep hoods with enveloping collar
• Size correspondence: 46/S, 48/M, 50/L, 52/XL
• Made in Italy

Combining innovative Italian craftsmanship with unique Japanese fabrics, Ten C offers a wide range of outerwear made with an exclusive 12oz OJJ (Original Japanese Jersey) fabric. This iconic fabric from Ten C, commonly known as "OJJ", is made from high-density knitted nylon and polyester fibers. OJJ is wind-resistant and water-repellent, while also featuring aging characteristics similar to denim, particularly due to the unique dyeing process. This process involves dyeing the fabric beforehand as well as the garment once assembled, applying high-temperature pressure. The waterproofing is finally ensured through a final Teflon treatment, thus keeping you dry under all conditions.

This treatment makes the material more compact and the result is a unique fabric that changes depending on the outside temperatures. If it's moist, the material becomes very soft, but if it's dry, it turns hard and stiff. This inherent stiffness softens with use to adapt to the body and movements, effectively accompanying your lifestyle habits.

The Core Down version includes the famous Liner typical of the M-51 inside. Often offered separately, it is here integrated into the jacket. Its nylon shell contains responsibly sourced hypoallergenic goose down, dear to Ten C. It has an internal pocket with the parka's reference and the brand's signature seal, hand-applied and then sewn onto each piece as a proof of quality control.

Design-wise, the parka is probably the most iconic garment of Ten C. It was first used in 1951 by the US Army to protect against the elements during the Korean War and later became a cult garment, particularly among British mods in the 1960s. Based on the original model, it features 3 drawstrings (hood, waist, and bottom of the jacket), a "Fishtail" finish in the lower back which can be shortened with two snap buttons inside the parka, and angled flap pockets with button closures.

The finished product reflects the unique craftsmanship of Ten C and the undeniable quality of the products it offers. This piece inspires confidence and guarantees to accompany you through many more winters to come.