The Appalachian Trail spans 14 states and stretches across 2,000 miles of majestic North American land: a remarkable challenge for any thru-hiker, especially during the months of September to December. Shifting climate and temperature changes are noticeable from the close of the summer season, particularly along the trails from Pennsylvania to Maine. As the cold weather approaches, Woolrich embarks on a journey of Hike and Seek, the FW20 Outdoor Label collection is crafted for readiness and adaptability through any terrain.

Woolrich proudly introduces a collection made of three main pillars: heritage as a source of inspiration, sustainability as an approach towards the future, and innovation as a tool to better enhance the technologies used in production and design.

Thanks to our layering philosophy and each garment’s multiple purposes, every piece is designed to cover critical periods of the cold season. The FW20 journey demonstrates three crucial passages explorers will face along the trail. From Bear Mountain to Mount Washington and Mount Katahdin, fluctuating climates must be met with careful preparation.

With temperatures in Bear Mountain flowing on average between 55°F and 77°F within fall/autumn, an assortment of lightweight, wool blended high-pile fleeces is offered, as well as shirts constructed from SeaWool fabric made of upcycled oyster shell and recycled PET plastic bottles. Mid-season jackets featuring Cebonner nylon provide an extremely water-repellent finish and cotton-like feel that is also substantially resistant to abrasion.

Mount Washington is known for the adverse and variable weather conditions discovered along its trail, so heavier garments provide the next level of seasonal protection. Recycled down-filled parkas and vests constructed from GORE-TEX® Infinium offers unmatched breathability and wind shield defense. Mid-layer pullovers capture elemental versatility, and the inclusion of Lyocell, a natural material made from wood cellulose and pulp, is featured on crewnecks to arrest and absorb perspiration.

With impending temperatures that break below 32°F, adaptability and functionality become fundamental drivers when passing along Mount Katahdin. The dependable protection discovered within the Wintertide Down Parka SD is the result of using GORE-TEX® Shakedry, which immediately repels falling snow and precipitation, and is padded with ‘Green is Good’ recycled down, developed directly by Goldwin. The Go to Zero GORE-TEX® series aims to reduce 90% of wastes coming from the pattern-making process, and gives noticeable character to the Trail Parka, which features a highly breathable shell that is intended to keep users dry in heavy snow thanks to its laser mesh lining. Lightweight protective hybrids like the Tundra Down Jacket combine Pertex Diamond Fuse nylon to avoid scrapes with Technow Re-closed, an innovative epoch-making fabric that closes seams and holes on its own, guaranteeing considerable warmth and water permeability, all while using 20% less down fill.

Natural color palettes rooted in earthy tones of beige and blue are combined with pale colorways, and bolder color-block inspirations from the 80s and 90s also feature throughout the collection.

Infused with progressive technology to empower life in the city and excel along the trails, Woolrich Outdoor Label offers durable, time-honored designs with dynamic function and adventure in mind.

Our Flagship Store in Milan pays homage to this limited edition and changes shape thanks to a new area dedicated entirely to the Outdoor Label. Together with the well-known snow-room, this space offers a one of kind experience, inspired by the merge of American heritage and Japanese culture. Realized inside an imposing glass cube structure, is characterized by design pieces from Imperfetto Lab, an Italian brand run by a small family who links nature with furniture, and presents wavy wooden fiber panels from Japan, alongside a selection of camping goods.