What is the Grimsey Vest?
The Grimsey Vest is a robust and cosy synthetically insulated gilet, ideal for everyday outdoor wear across the seasons when you need a boost of warmth. Highly versatile and cosy, it offers reliable warmth, whilst maintaining freedom of movement, making it a practical option for dog walking, travelling, and general day-to-day use in cold conditions.
Materials & Technology
G-1000 Silent Fabric
The Grimsey Vest is constructed from Fjallraven's G1000® Silent fabric, which is a brushed version of their classic G1000® material, which is designed to feel softer and be slightly quieter to wear. This material still retains the same exceptional qualities that Fjallraven's G1000® fabric is renowned for.
G1000® Silent is a densely woven material is made from 65% recycled polyester and 35% organic cotton, which is ventilating, hardwearing, weather-resistant and with the right care can withstand a lifetime of adventures, making it the perfect companion for a life outdoors.
However, the magic of G1000® doesn't stop there! G1000® materials can be adapted to different personal preferences or climatic conditions using Greenland Wax. The wax allows you to customise the fabric's properties, such as wind and water resistance and breathability, in certain areas or across the entire garment, allowing you to adapt the jacket to suit each season.
Greenland Wax is easy to apply - you can literally do it anywhere! If you'd like to learn more about how to apply it correctly, check out our short YouTube tutorial by clicking here.
Reliable Synthetic Insulation
For warmth, the vest is filled with 80g of synthetic insulation made from recycled polyester, providing consistent warmth while maintaining breathability, making it suitable for various everyday activities.
Unlike down, synthetic insulation performs reliably in damp conditions, allowing it to retain its warmth and insulating properties even when wet, whilst also being easier to care for.
Recycled Polyester Lining
The vest is lined with smooth recycled polyester, which provides next-to-skin comfort and allows the vest to easily be slipped on over various layers, whilst still being durable enough to withstand frequent use.
Fjallraven's recycled polyester is responsibly created from plastic PET bottles, unusable second-quality fabrics and fabric offcuts. Rest assured, it still retains the same exceptional durability and performance as virgin polyester, with the added bonus of helping to reduce the use of raw materials and non-renewable sources, whilst also reducing air, water and soil contamination.
Features and Functionality
Quilted Construction
The Grimsey Vest features a stylish quilted design that helps evenly hold the synthetic insulation in place, maintaining consistent warmth across the body. It also helps prevent insulation from migrating over time, helping to maintain its efficiency and increase its lifespan.
Elastic Side Panels
Elastic ribbing at the sides of the gilet improves flexibility and enhances the fit by allowing it to move naturally with your body, enhancing comfort levels, making it ideal for versatile everyday wear.
Practical Pocket Layout
For storage, you'll find two open hand pockets, a zippered chest pocket and an internal pocket, giving you multiple options for carrying essentials while keeping them secure and accessible.
Key Features
- G-1000 Silent fabric
- Synthetic insulation
- Recycled polyester lining
- Quilted construction
- Elastic ribbing at sides
- Hand pockets, chest pocket and internal pocket
- Soft, low-noise fabric finish
How does the Grimsey Vest fit?
The Grimsey Vest features Fjallraven's regular fit, which sits comfortably over base and light midlayers for easy layering on colder days, whilst still sitting close enough to the body for thermal efficiency.
What is the Grimsey Vest best for?
- Everyday outdoor wear
- Walking and travel
- Cool conditions
- Layering for warmth
- Casual use