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Behind the engineering. Inside the field tests. Stories from the pursuit of waterproof perfection.

ENGINEERING — JUNE 2026

Engineering the Invisible: Inside the Sealed Seam

A deep dive into the heat-welding process that eliminates every stitch perforation — and why it changes everything about how a waterproof garment performs.
Field Notes: 200km Through the North Atlantic
FIELD TESTING — MAY 2026

Field Notes: 200km Through the North Atlantic

Our lead tester Mara Voss takes the KOVA Bib through its most demanding trial yet — twelve hours in a North Atlantic squall.

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The Side-Entry System: Why We Re-Engineered the Zip
ENGINEERING — APRIL 2026

The Side-Entry System: Why We Re-Engineered the Zip

Most waterproof gear fights you when you put it on. We redesigned the entry system from scratch. Here's the thinking behind the YKK Aquaguard side zip.

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