Arksen Transitional Jacket Guide

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A Modular System for Shifting Seasons

Transitional weather is unpredictable. Sun one hour, rain or cold winds the next.

At Arksen Apparel, we design performance outerwear that adapts. Each piece in the AW collection is made to work within a modular layering system, uniting advanced technical fabrics with considered functionality. The result is versatile outerwear that performs across changing conditions.

The Outer Shells

Your first line of defence against the elements. Insulated jackets provide warmth, while waterproof shells shield you from wind and rain. Each piece is designed to work seamlessly with Arksen mid layers for a complete performance system.

Mistral Jacket

A recycled down jacket using a Water Zero dyeing process to rastically reduce water consumption. Lightweight, highly packable, and warm, it’s both an everyday essential for cooler transitional days, and an outdoor stalwart for more active adventures.

Black Sand

Majotech® Water Zero® fabric

£450
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Black Sand

Re-Down® Premium recycled goose down fill

£450
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Black Sand

Wind and water repellent

£450
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Triton Jacket

A stitchless baffle thermal jacket crafted from Pertex® 3D Loom fabric and filled with PrimaLoft® ThermoPlume recycled loose fibres. The seamless construction enhances durability and wind resistance, while providing down-like warmth with fast-drying performance.

Black Sand

Pertex® Quantum 3D loom fabric

£495
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Black Sand

PrimaLoft® ThermoPlume fill

£495
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Black Sand

Swiss made Schoeller® 4-way stretch panels and cuffs

£495
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Lentus Jacket

Engineered for harsher environments, the Lentus uses the same advanced Pertex® shell as the Triton but is filled with Re:Down recycled down for maximum insulation, with a Scholler sofr shell back panel for ease of movement during high activity. Storm-ready, highly durable, and responsibly made.

Ultimate Grey

Pertex® Quantum 3D loom fabric

£550
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Ultimate Grey

RE:Down® recycled goose down fill

£550
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Ultimate Grey

Swiss made Schoeller® 4-way stretch fabric

£550
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Obex Jacket

A 3-layer Schoeller® C-change shell with full alpine/marine functionality. Highly waterproof and breathable, with features like waterproof zips, storm hood, and snow skirt. Built for demanding environments.

Black Sand

Highly breathable for comfort during high intensity activity

£695
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Black Sand

3L Schoeller® C-Change fabric 

£695
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Black Sand

YKK Aquaguard® pit zips for venting

£695
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Idun Jacket

A lightweight, simplified 3-layer C-change shell. Stripped back to essentials for a clean, minimal design that offers exceptional reliable waterproof and windproof protection in a more packable format.

Black

YKK Aquaguard® zipped pockets

£395
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Black

Swiss-engineered Schoeller C-Change fabric

£395
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Black

Reflective heat transfer logos

£395
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Pair with technical midlayers

Once your outer shell is in place, Arksen midlayers provide the next level of adaptability. Worn beneath a jacket or on their own in milder conditions, these pieces offer warmth and breathability where you need it most, complementing the performance and protection of the outer shells.

Black Sand

Casus Fleece

£295
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Ultimate Grey

Limosa Track Jacket

£295
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Black Sand

Nox Polartec Hoodie

£350
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The System in Action

Build combinations that flex with conditions:

  • Cool & Dry | Casus Fleece + Mistral → Recycled warmth for everyday wear.

  • Wet & Active | Nox Hoodie + Triton + Idun → Breathable warmth with waterproof protection in a lightweight shell.

  • Cold & Harsh | Limosa + Lentus + Obex → Maximum down insulation under a fully featured 3L storm shell.

  • All-Season Kit | Nox + Casus + Triton/Lentus + Obex/Idun → A modular system ready for every shift in weather.

Build Your Transitional Kit

Start with your core insulated jacket, add a waterproof shell for protection, choose a mid layer for adaptability, and expand your system as conditions demand.

Conditions

Recommended System

Key Benefits
Cool & Dry

Casus Fleece + Mistral

Everyday comfort with recycled insulation. Lightweight warmth, sustainable Water Zero dye.
Mild & Wet

Nox Hoodie + Idun

Breathable mid layer with a lightweight, waterproof 3L shell. Packable, adaptable.
Cold & Wet

Nox Hoodie + Triton + Obex

Stitchless PrimaLoft® warmth sealed under a fully featured 3L waterproof.
Cold & Wet

Limosa Soft Shell + Lentus

Maximum insulation with wind resistance, sustainable recycled down fill.
Harsh & Stormy

Casus Fleece + Lentus + Obex

Full system protection: recycled down warmth + Schoeller® C-change waterproofing.
All-Season Kit

Nox + Casus + Triton or Lentus + Obex or Idun

Complete modular layering for any shift in weather. Build once, adapt always.

Why Arksen Layers Work Better

Engineered for Performance | Every fabric and fill is chosen for its technical advantage.

Built Sustainably | From Re:Down recycled down and PrimaLoft® loose fibres to water-saving dyeing processes, each piece reduces environmental impact.

Designed to Last | A modular approach means you invest once, then adapt with layers—rather than buying new outerwear for every season.