Inspired by mid 30s Safari jackets and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Safari” Desert Ventile® Eco Recycled Jacket represents an authentic garment made of 100% Cotton Ventile® Eco Recycled, the Highest Performance Cotton since 1943. The Ventile® Eco Recycled is the first High-Performance Fabric made entirely from Recycled Cotton. This pioneering, award-winning fabric has been designed to achieve the best balance of performance, comfort, and sustainability. Using technological advances, Ventile® Eco Recycled draws inspiration from Ventile’s unsurpassed performance characteristics. The all-weather fabric is constructed so that it breathes naturally and far more effectively than other all-weather fabrics. The result is a high-performance fabric that is as reliable as it is sustainable. Ventile® was created to save the lives of Air Force personnel flying over the Atlantic in wartime England. Pilots needed a garment that was cool and comfortable in the cockpit, but warm and impenetrable if it came into contact with water. With nothing that offered this functionality on the market, a team of dedicated scientists pioneered a radical solution at the Shirley Institute in Manchester and, after several months of testing, Ventile® was born. The unique weatherproof qualities of the fabric ensured that it was also widely championed by outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Ventile® was used in the first summit of Everest in 1953 and by Sir Ranulph Fiennes when he crossed the Arctic from 1979 – 1982. As the name suggest, the “Safari” jacket was created for use in the African bush, developed as a practical and lightweight solution for regiments fighting in the South African heat of the Boer War. Unlined construction for the best comfort and breathable feeling. Featuring a Sartorial Central Gusset on the back to enhance movement and comfort, and four roomy “Safari” tailoring Pockets specifically made for Travels on the Road. The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic High-Performance Cotton Jacket Hand Made in Italy. Designed for Seekers, Explorers and Gentlemen. Every Jacket comes in a high quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with havana rope and with screen printed logo. Each and Every Safari Jacket is Made to Order, individually handcrafted in Northern Italian Alps. We offer Free Shipping Worldwide. Possibility of Made-to-Measure. In the photos: • Daniel (during the Road to South trip) is 170cm and 68kg and he’s wearing a size S. Safari Desert Ventile® Eco Recycled Jacket - Shangri-la Heritage