CHRISTMAS WISHLIST – GANT Tech Prep

Originally launched in February 2017, GANT Tech Prep enhances the timeless GANT look with smart technology that supports an active lifestyle. Innovative fabrics give a smart buttoned-up look while maintaining a feeling of freedom.

The fabrics are quick-drying and breathable, with improved wicking. They are engineered to keep you cool, dry and comfortable – whether you are jumping into a meeting, jumping onto a plane, or just meeting up with friends.

Patrik Nilsson, CEO of GANT says “GANT’s credo is Never Stop Learning, and in this second generation of Tech Prep we have broadened the collection for women, and added even more styles for men with further innovation. Our passion is to exceed our consumers expectations and with these shirts we are confident we will.”

The smart fabric of Tech Prep is a performance yarn and cotton blend engineered with two distinctive fibres. One of them, seen under a microscope, resembles a tube. This gives the fabric substance without adding weight, explaining why the fabric feels so light. Spun together with this is another fibre that resembles a star. This creates channels within the yarn that, when woven, let the air flow in and out. This is why clothes with GANT Tech Prep offer great breathability, keeping the wearer remarkably cool and comfortable.

There are four key pieces we will definitely putting on our wishlist this year:

For women, the Tech Prep™ Two Striped Shirt features stripes of different widths on the body and sleeves, as well as a pointed collar, knife pleats at the back, a classic cuff with adjustable buttoning and the GANT logo on the sleeve placket. Meanwhile, the Dobby Striped Shirt has a Mélange base with satin dobby stripes, a point collar and inverted box pleat and locker loop at the back. It has a classic shirt cuff with adjustable buttoning and the GANT logo on the sleeve placket.

For the men, the Tech Prep™ Wool Solid is a really fashionable choice. The finish on this shirt with Tech Prep is made with PCM impregnated wool fabric to hold the wearer’s temperature at a perfect 37.5 degrees. This process was scientifically developed for astronauts and combines function with great hand-feel. This high-tech performance garment comes in beautiful plain twill weaves as well as sporty check and plaid designs.

The Oxford Stripe boasts Jasper yarns, which are different coloured yarns twisted into one before the fabric is woven. This technique gives the weaves a beautiful colour-medley effect, ranging from solids to bold GANT plaids in blue and red. As always, the Tech Prep material is fully breathable, fast drying and high wicking – characteristics that are perfect for an active lifestyle.