Sprayway Explode Into 2001

British gear guys Sprayway are positively exploding into 2001.

A little bird tells us that they have more than 35 new lines in the product pipeline for autumn/winter 2001, which they'll be launching at next week's outdoor trade show in Manchester. We're going to be there to bring you details and pictures hot off the digital presses, but here's a little taster from Sprayway's gorgeous press supremo, Stephanie Madden.

She tells us that the main focus is on men's and women's mountain and walking ranges with an expanded dedicated women's section with properly cut, highly technical women's clothing. Given that one recent posting to our forum complained that most UK gear manufacturers cut their women's specific clothing as if the lasses were 'fat-arsed, short-legged men' it'll be interesting to see if Sprayway - who generally produce very well-cut stuff, can move things on.

They also have no less than five new technical men's fleeces 'our most technical ever' says Ms Madden. The top of the range Dominator is made from Gore Windstopper, has Taslan-reinforced shoulders and elbows, more pockets than the average snooker table including twin OS map-sized chest ones and a fold-away windproof hood.

And that's just for starters. We can't reproduce Stephanie's exact overall assessment of the range, but think nuts and mutts and you'll get the idea.

Meanwhile we're still swanning round in the wind-resistant Sprayway Urban Spirit fleece gilet - see link to test below - and it's become our fave piece of casual street wear and yes, the Wind Pro fabric really does seem to be less sweaty than normal wind-proof fleece - the bottom line is that it's never been an issue.

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