MUSKEGON, Mich. – The Aptitude Softshell JacketandPant are the Swiss Army knife of TUO's outerwear assortment, catering to a wide range of climate conditions. And like all TUO creations, there'll be no cutting and sewing until the perfect fabric is in hand.
TUO scours the global market for the most innovative materials, fabrics, patterns, and manufacturing techniques to keep you comfortable and protected in the toughest conditions, and that diligence is evident in the Aptitude Softshell Jacket and Pant.
FOUNDED ON FABRICS
Like all TUO creations, fabric selection is cornerstone to how a garment ultimately performs in the field. The Aptitude Softshell Jacket and Pant are founded on an exceptional 4-way stretch fabric with unmatched mobility and a perfect fit. The pliable yet durable fabric is composed of 94.5% polyester and 5.5% spandex, the hint of spandex providing the right amount of give at the right time. Moreover, TUO's 4-way stretch fabric is deadly quiet, dampening your presence in the field when silence is golden.
Despite the fabric's soft feel, it's also windproof. TUO incorporated its AeroGuard™ windproof membrane to break breezes without adding any bulk to maintain Aptitude's signature freedom of motion.
AeroGuard™ is TUO's exclusive breathable membrane that blocks wind while still letting excess body heat escape, so you stay warm without overheating. It is laminated inside softshell fabrics and insulation to stop harsh wind from reaching your core. AeroGuard adds no bulk, either, so the Aptitude Softshell Jacket and Pant maintain their 4‑way stretch and mobility for active hunting.
Buffering the Aptitude's windproof capacity is a specialized treatment that helps shed moisture and prevent staining.
Internally, a fleece grid lining fortifies warmth and comfort for trekking in cold conditions. But with warmth comes the inevitability of perspiration. TUO thought about that as well. The Aptitude Softshell Jacket and Pant wear remarkably dry and comfortable, unwanted moisture wicked away.
POLYGIENE TECHNOLOGY
TUO didn't stop there, instead summoning two advanced fabric technologies: Polygiene StayFresh™ and OdorCrunch™.
Polygiene StayFresh antibacterial technology prevents bacteria from growing on fabrics and textiles, so they don't smell. Less odor means less washing, saving water, energy and wear and tear so products last longer and need to be replaced less frequently. Polygiene StayFresh is based on silver chloride, a salt that is naturally present in water and soil. The silver ions in the salt make it impossible for the bacteria responsible for bad smells to multiply, thus stopping odor.
Polygiene OdorCrunch odor control technology is a practical and eco-friendly solution to the problem of lingering odors on clothing and fabrics. Smoke, food, and body odors become ingrained into the fibers of textiles. Polygiene OdorCrunch works as a natural anti-odor treatment by capturing, 'crunching,' and permanently removing odors using natural silica particles, the primary component of common sand.
Not only does this keep clothing and fabrics smelling fresher for longer, but it reduces the amount of washing required. This reduces water usage, and the amount of detergent and energy spent on laundry. It makes fabrics last longer, creating eco-friendly clothes.