Custom Lightweight Running Jacket — Packable OEM Design

Manufacturing & Engineering Brief

The Gloves Storm Custom Lightweight Running Jacket is designed for brands serving the running, cycling and outdoor fitness market — where packability, wind protection and water resistance are the primary functional requirements, and weight is a critical consideration. Constructed from 80 GSM 100% ripstop nylon with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating, the jacket packs down into its own chest pocket — producing a fist-sized packed unit that stores easily in a running vest, gym bag or jacket pocket. The ripstop grid weave provides tear resistance at minimal fabric weight, preventing minor abrasions from propagating into structural damage. Wind resistance through the nylon ripstop construction blocks the convective heat loss that dramatically reduces perceived temperature at running pace — making this jacket functional in temperatures where a t-shirt alone would be insufficient but a full training jacket excessive. The DWR coating repels light rain, providing practical wet-weather protection without the weight of a waterproof membrane. Reflective tape detailing on the chest, back and sleeves provides 360-degree low-light visibility — a safety requirement for road running brands targeting the early-morning and evening training market in the USA and UK.