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Utility, Breathability and Mobility
NikeLab ACG Summer 2018 Collection

Nike has unveiled its ACG offerings for summer. Although the collection is made for summer, the key element is Gore-Tex, something you’d more commonly see in winter.

Continuing the collaboration with Acronym’s founder and designer Errolson Hugh, Schneider and Hugh considers the utility of Gore-Tex, the breathability of fleece, and the mobility of the beloved trousers are the three important factors that the collection values the most. Thus, Gore-Tex fabrics are used to make the NikeLab ACG Gore Tex jacket, as the fabric offers more than protection, but also functions as a lithe, breathable barrier against unexpected summer conditions. The collection comes in both men’s and women’s sizes, the three-layer outerwear includes detachable sleeves from the standard ¾ sleeve length for added protection. Multiple pockets offer plenty of room to store your personal valuables, with interior carry straps grant the wearer the ability to shed the layer’s weight while keeping the layer in arm’s reach.

Meanwhile, fleeces are used to create the PO Hoodie. “We were thinking about what the fleece could look like for summer,” says Schneider. “We built in more breathability details, like the mesh component in the neck for ventilation, so when you move your head inside the hood, you can stay cool, and also rely on the physical articulation of the overall piece.”

Last but not least, the new cargo pant pulls from this same versatile philosophy, with articulated legs for freedom of movement, expandable cargo pockets with zipper and snap closures, and a functional zippered fly. In addition, wearers will notice another detail: there is only one pant silhouette for both men and women in this collection.

The NikeLab ACG summer collection is now available at select Nike stores worldwide.