05/12/2025

Introducing the New Palisade Down Insulator from Strafe (5/12/25)

Known for their forward-thinking and technical mountain apparel, Strafe Outerwear has just announced the launch of their first down piece - the Palisade Down Insulator. Created in partnership with industry leaders Pertex, NetPlus, and ALLIED Feather + Down, and staying true to their commitment to sustainability and performance, Strafe continually pushes the limits of design and development. The Palisade Down Insulator delivers on that commitment with cutting-edge materials, exceptional warmth, and lightweight comfort. “With the Palisade Down Insulator, our intent was to blend innovative materials with a streamlined fit, creating a layering piece that works equally well under a shell as it does on its own, offering superior durability, fit, and warmth while also minimizing its environmental impact.” - Pia Halloran, VP of Product & Design The Palisade Insulator is created with NetPlus® recycled nylon made from discarded fishing nets collected from coastal communities around the world. These nets are cleaned, sorted, and transformed into high-quality 100% post-consumer recycled nylon through a recycling process. This initiative helps reduce ocean pollution and supports local communities by creating economic opportunities through waste collection and recycling while reducing the need to extract fossil fuels to create virgin nylon at no cost to product quality. NetPlus® material boasts a fully transparent and third- party audited supply chain, ensuring traceability from net collection to the final product. “We admire Strafe’s unwavering commitment to product quality and their drive to incorporate the most advanced materials available,” says David Stover, co-founder and CEO of Bureo. “Their team shares our vision to reduce environmental impact — a priority that’s more urgent than ever. At Bureo, we’re passionate about our connection to the mountains, and without meaningful change, the future of winter itself is at risk. Partnering with Strafe is a natural fit and one we are excited to continue.” This jacket also features Pertex Diamond Fuse technology, which creates a more stable and tightly bound fabric structure, significantly increasing resistance to abrasion and wear while maintaining a lightweight and highly packable profile. At the heart of the Palisade is 800-fill power goose down from ALLIED Feather + Down. Allied Feather is an RDS and GRS-certified down supplier, requiring certifications throughout the entire supply chain, verifying the source and content of every down lot received, and confirming adherence to their established criteria. Treated with ExpeDRY™ technology, an industry-first innovation created by FUZE Technologies that leverages bonded gold particles to accelerate drying time and enhance moisture management, this technology ensures that the Palisade Down Insulator stays warm and dry in variable conditions, maintaining loft and performance through long days in the mountains. Strafe’s dedication to sustainability and traceability extends beyond recycled materials. The Palisade Down Insulator is also PFAS-free, eliminating harmful chemicals traditionally used in water-repellent treatments while maintaining reliable protection in wet conditions. Pairing PFAs-free recycled nylon and traceable, sustainably sourced down feathers, this jacket is a testament to Strafe’s goal to innovate responsibly. Offered in men’s and women’s sizes, the Palisade Insulator will be available for purchase at strafeouterwear.com and select retailers in FW 2025-2026.