Banquise parka

Designed for the extremes

When creating the Banquise jacket, lightness and compressibility were very important. It was therefore logical to use down as insulation. However, down and water do not go well together because once the down gets wet, it takes a long time to dry and the cold sets in. Since Mario is often near water, we opted for a perfect blend of down and synthetic to ensure comfort and warmth in both wet and dry weather.

Primaloft Gold insulation is a blend of 70% 750 FP duck down and 30% synthetic insulation that retains 95% of its warmth in cold and wet conditions. This Primaloft Gold insulation blend is lightweight and dries 4 times faster than regular down. This insulation offers all the comfort, flexibility, lightness and compressibility of down with all the benefits of synthetic insulation

Respectful of the environment

Mario Cyr, a great defender of the environment, is a front-line witness to climate change as an explorer in the Arctic since the 1990s. He has seen the metamorphosis of the landscape and changes in the behavior of marine animals over the past three decades. It was therefore essential that this parka be created with environmentally friendly materials and with a small ecological footprint. More than 50% of the nylon used in the coat comes from recycled fishing nets.

The use of Primaloft Gold insulation is Bluesign® certified. This standard guarantees the non-use of toxic substances during textile production and sets high standards for water and energy consumption.

A roof over your head

With its large hood, you'll be well sheltered from the elements. Its hood offers three easy-to-access adjustment options that can be manipulated with one hand.

It is also possible, upon request, to add a fur collar for even more warmth and comfort.

Resistant and waterproof

The use of Ripstop fabric offers increased reinforcement making it extremely resistant. All seams are sealed which gives the garment waterproof and windproof properties without sacrificing excellent breathability. With its 20k/20k waterproof/breathable rating, you'll be able to face the elements comfortably and without worry.