New for 2024 as part of the Weekender Collection, the Meldon are a great year-round casualwear option. Inspired by military cut trousers of the past with a simple pocket layout and gently tapered fit, available for a limited time using our Gabardine tight-weave cotton fabric for a comfortable feel.
With its DWR treatment and tight weave the Gabardine is water-resistant and wind-resistant, perfect for the outdoors while staying breathable, light and soft for wearing in more casual settings.
Two front patch pockets, two buttoned rear pockets and a zip fly. Simple, practical and engineered with precision.
- 100% Cotton Gabardine construction for wind and water resistance
- Large front patch pockets
- Belt loops for 2" belts
- Button and zip fly
- Button closure rear pockets
- Lightly tapered fit
New for 2024 as part of the Weekender Collection, the Meldon are a great year-round casualwear option. Inspired by military cut trousers of the past with a simple pocket layout and gently tapered fit, available for a limited time using our Gabardine tight-weave cotton fabric for a comfortable feel.
With its DWR treatment and tight weave the Gabardine is water-resistant and wind-resistant, perfect for the outdoors while staying breathable, light and soft for wearing in more casual settings.
Two front patch pockets, two buttoned rear pockets and a zip fly. Simple, practical and engineered with precision.
- 100% Cotton Gabardine construction for wind and water resistance
- Large front patch pockets
- Belt loops for 2" belts
- Button and zip fly
- Button closure rear pockets
- Lightly tapered fit
- Tightly woven cotton gabardine, weighing just 161 grams/meter2
- Treated with DWR to balance water resistance and breathability
- Soft feel for comfort and fit
- A classic weight and finish for outdoor garments and uniforms
- Excellent wind protection while remaining durable
Gabardine
A lightweight and tightly woven cotton fabric
Gabardine
A lightweight and tightly woven cotton fabric
Resistant
Excellent wind protection while remaining durable
Resistant
Excellent wind protection while remaining durable
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A classic weight and finish for outdoor garments and uniforms
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A classic weight and finish for outdoor garments and uniforms
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Treated with a DWR finish to balance water resistance and breathability
Up to date
Treated with a DWR finish to balance water resistance and breathability
The core concept of the Weekender Collection is simple, the Arktis quality you expect and enjoy at work in a style and cut for downtime activities. We believe you should have the gear to complete every mission you face, whatever day of the week. This limited-edition Gabardine series of the Weekender Collection combines new and existing designs in a classic tightly woven cotton fabric with a water-resistant coating. This fabric has a long and storied history, originally used in military trench coats due to its excellent wind resistance and durability. For decades, gabardine was a staple in military-issued uniforms, valued for its lightweight comfort and breathable qualities, making it a go-to fabric in harsh environments. Over time, it became particularly popular in smocks, where its soft drape and ability to block wind made it the ideal choice for outdoor and military use. Even though synthetic Ripstop fabrics have gained dominance in recent years, especially in the uniform market, gabardine has retained a strong following for its comfort and wind resistance. For many missions, the soft, well-fitted drape of gabardine still outperforms the rigidity of ripstop fabrics. With this in mind, we combined it into the Weekender Range, designed to offer well-fitting, comfortable garments that combine function, comfort, and the lasting durability that Arktis is known for.
