We were always fascinated by the beauty of different textiles. When you see such a detailed picture of the structure of some amazing fabric, you can definitely understand the whole world of exploration and development behind its creation. And you are just mesmerized by the beauty of it.

So we started our THM MACROSHOTS editorial series, where we explore the complexity, depth, and beauty of different fabrics, textiles, materials, and hardware through the macro lens.

Today we take a closer look at freshmen of functional outdoor clothing scene – Shangri-La Outdoor. We are featuring their inaugural product:

"Redorta" 3L Hardshell Jacket in Forest and Ice colorways.

Shangri-La Outdoor is an Italian brand based in the Northern Italian Alps. Team's venture into the hardcore outdoor clothing comes next after their heritage motorcycle brand – Shangri-La Heritage.

Jacket is made of Dermizax® EV Bio-based membrane, developed with Toray. Let's get the spec sheet out of the way:

"Redorta" lacks gimmicks, it is straight to the point, unlike many new products, which move the accent away from pure functionality and to less important, in the outdoor environment, features. This simple and toned down exterior, which is complemented by some rich color options, gives a utilitarian feel of a piece of gear.

The cut of the jackets allows for a very dynamic movement pattern. Your articulation is not obstructed at all, which lends itself perfectly for many of the advertised activities. A big plus is the tactile feel of the material, which is close to the GOATs of handfeel, like "Cutan". You can also pack the jacket with ease. It is available online via Shangri-La's webstore.