U.S. Army MA1 70th Anniversary x maharishi Capsule Collection Story‏

This year maharishi commemorate the 70th anniversary of the iconic US Army MA1 flight jacket with a capsule collection that has been created in homage to this design classic, a perennial favourite in both military and civilian circles.

 As well as a maharishi version of the jacket, the capsule includes trousers, long polo shirts, sweats and bags that utilise the characteristic MA1 elements; orange high visibility interiors, rib collars and the distinctive sleeve pocket, reproduced with meticulous precision.

 Since its introduction the MA-1 quickly became the favoured flight jacket of U.S. Army and Navy pilots, as well as the ground crew. Designed for use in temperatures of 10 - 10˚c, the MA–1 had a 100% wool knit collar, waistband and cuffs. The MA-1 removed the fur collar of the B-15, its immediate predecessor as it interfered with the parachute harness worn by its pilots; other air force specific elements were removed over time as pilot equipment technology progressed and it was adopted by other branches of the US Armed Forces.

The high visibility orange lining was added in the 1960’s enabling the jacket to be turned inside out and used as a distress signal to rescue personnel in the eventuality of a crash landing.

Maharishi SS14 harnesses the power of Schoeller's 3XDRY® & Nanosphere® Technology

For Spring Summer 14 maharishi partners with renowned Swiss textile mill Schoeller in delivering organic cottons with performance qualities.
 Harnessing the power of Schoeller's 3XDRY® technology, fabrics become extremely water repellent on the outside, while being water absorbent on the inside; keeping the body dry, minimising perspiration marks and creating a cooling effect.

Short Flight Jacket

 The 3XDRY® cloth uses advanced moisture management, combining two technologies in one textile: on the outside _the textile is finished with a water repellent function (hydrophobic), whereas on the fabric's inside it absorbs perspiration (hydrophilic).

Mao Blazer

 Organic woven and knitted cottons are used throughout the collection with moisture-wicking, stain-repelling and cooling properties; offering the body a higher order of protection from the elements. Hydrophobic treatments allow each garment to maintain air permeability and comfort, while still maintaining their utilitarian purpose.
Spring Summer 14 also see’s maharishi using Schoeller's Nanosphere®, providing a natural self-cleaning property to textiles. The nano technology is inspired by natural non-stick and self-cleaning processes of certain plants and insects found in nature. Oil and other spills do not permeate the cloth's surface , and can be easily wiped off with a damp cloth.

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