Hey, Welcome to our campaign page!
We’re excited to share our newest collection with you. Together with the Kickstarter community we’re able to keep developing new products and bring them to the market. Last year we won an ISPO Gold Award on the biggest outdoor trade fair, today we’re ready to show you our newly developed Hard Shell jacket, Mid-layer jacket and Zip-in Fleece jacket. Enjoy!
INTRODUCING OUR NEW WINTER COLLECTION
Cortazu creates the highest-quality outerwear and sells it straight from the manufacturer to you. We’re happy to introduce our new Winter collection, including all the features you need to embrace the outdoors. From the Mountain to the City.
500+ VERIFIED REVIEWS – THE CUSTOMER IS KING!
This is our 4th Kickstarter project and we have delivered thousands of products all over the world. Feedback has been incredible and we couldn’t have arrived here without the Kickstarter community.
THE WINTER HARD SHELL – OUTSTANDING DESIGN & SMART DETAILS
Our new Hard Shell has some amazing updates and features we are excited to share. We have taken our popular Hard Shell and made it even more innovative with a higher waterproof rating, zip-in system to connect to the Mid-layer or Fleece, re-designed sleeve length, and added some new colors.
On top of this, our updated Hard Shell is made from a more durable and Recycled 3-Layer fabric. Including 20+ features all in one jacket. Check it out below!
20+ FEATURES ALL IN ONE JACKET
We know that winters can be tough, so we choose a Recycled 3-Layer fabric that can withstand any condition. It’s 100% water and windproof and even more durable than anything we created before.
It’s perfect for whatever mother nature throws at you. Specifically created for a wide range of activities, from the city to the mountain.
And of course, we also included many of the features you might know from us: 9 pockets to hold all your essentials, Waterproof AcquaGuard® zippers, Cohaesive™ Cords, Recco® Rescue System and more!
THE CORTAZU SHELL VS. ARC’TERYX AND NORRONA
A picture is worth a thousand words. Let us show you why we believe the Cortazu Hard Shell can easily compete with the best in the industry.
AVAILABLE IN 6 COLORS, FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Cortazu creates the highest-quality outerwear and sells it straight from the manufacturer to you. We’re happy to introduce our new lightweight high-performance jackets, including all the features you need to embrace the outdoors.
We like to call them outdoor essentials, made for all seasons: The Hard Shell
RED – Including Free Fleece Jacket and €50 Euro Gift card – Preorder here for €349
NAVY BLUE – Including Free Fleece Jacket and €50 Euro Gift card – Preorder here for €349
YELLOW – Including Free Fleece Jacket and €50 Euro Gift card – Preorder here for €349
BLACK – Including Free Fleece Jacket and €50 Euro Gift card – Preorder here for €349
DARK GREEN – Including Free Fleece Jacket and €50 Euro Gift card – Preorder here for €349
BURGUNDY – Including Free Fleece Jacket and €50 Euro Gift card – Preorder here for €349
OUR REVOLUTIONARY FABRIC
Dermizax®EV by Toray – The perfect membrane that redefines comfort and protection for high-performance fabrics. Now renewed in our Hard Shell with an even higher waterproofness rating and improved durability.
Created with proprietary technology in Japan and designed to protect you in all weather conditions.
WHY THIS FABRIC?
Dermizax®EV is a 100% waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane (fabric). Specifically developed to provide maximum protection against all kinds of demanding activities and weather conditions. It’s a durable and strong 3-layer fabric that can be washed like any other textiles. The perfect fabric for our collection of High-Performance jackets. Besides waterproofness, we highly value the fabric’s exceptional breathability. See below how the Dermizax membrane compares to other high-performance fabrics.
500+ VERIFIED REVIEWS – THE CUSTOMER IS KING!
THE WINTER MID-LAYER – YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND
Perfect from autumn to winter whether you are hiking, skiing or just for everyday life. This insulated jacket is warm, breathable and easy to pack. Available in 6 colors!
PACKED WITH FEATURES
Super warm, light and animal-friendly. Featured with a water-resistant and windproof fabric, convenient pockets on the out- and inside. Design details that keep you comfortable and 3M Featherless FL700 Insulation that keeps you warm.
AVAILABLE IN 6 COLORS, FOR MEN AND WOMEN
NAVY BLUE WINTER MID-LAYER – Pre-order here for €99
RED WINTER MID-LAYER – Pre-order here for €99
DARK GREEN WINTER MID-LAYER – Pre-order here for €99
YELLOW WINTER MID-LAYER – Pre-order here for €99
BLACK WINTER MID-LAYER – Pre-order here for €99
IBIZA BLUE WINTER MID-LAYER – Pre-order here for €99
DOWN VS. SYNTHETIC. THE SOLUTION: FEATHERLESS 3M™ FL700
For years, outdoor brands have used down as insulation for their mid-layers. Down is extremely warm and packable, but it doesn’t perform when wet. While synthetic insulation is bulky and not as warm.
But wouldn’t it be great if you could combine the warmth and packability of down with the versatility of synthetic insulation?
Together with our supplier we developed a unique material that mimics down when dry, and performs better when wet. And it is super warm, comparable to that of 700 Fill Power Down!
THE CORTAZU MID-LAYER VS. PEAK PERFORMANCE AND PATAGONIA
A picture is worth a thousand words. Let us show you why we believe the Cortazu Mid-layer can easily compete with the best in the industry.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Together with the Kickstarter community we have grown. And customer feedback forms an essential part of our journey and product development.
THE ZIP-IN FLEECE
Ultra-soft and featured with our new Zip-in system. Made of a Hi-Tech microfleece fabric that is super soft, warm and offers ultimate comfort. Perfect for layering in colder conditions or as a standalone piece. We believe it’s a must-have for every outdoor enthusiast. Available for men and women.
REWARDS
See our packages below to find out everything you need to know.
*NOTE: you’ll choose the model, size and color after the campaign has ended.
TIMELINE
Since the start of Cortazu our team has delivered thousands of packages to customers all over the world. As this is our 4th Kickstarter campaign we are 100% sure to do so again in 2020 and we will make sure each backer becomes a happy owner of their ordered Cortazu products.
All production lines have already been reserved which guarantees us output on time, according to the timeline below.
SIZE CHART
After we meet our funding goal on Kickstarter we’ll contact you to help you select the right size and color.
Nevertheless, below you can find our size chart to already measure your chest, waist and hips. This will help you to choose that one size that fits you best.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN US?
This is us, rocking the Cortazu jackets! We are passionate skiers and outdoor enthusiasts with an extensive background in clothing production, fashion and entrepreneurship.
As the founders of Sqetch.co Wiebe and Wouter have helped hundreds of fashion brands and clothing suppliers to grow their business.
Herman has been working in the field of clothing production for 40+ years and is the owner of Vert Company, a true pioneer in sustainable production.
We’re on a mission to create lasting outdoor experiences and re-green our planet. That’s why we partnered up with Justdiggit and started to cool down the planet. For every jacket sold we re-green 50m2 of land on the foot of the Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) to reduce global warming.
At Cortazu you don’t buy to get, you buy to give.
OUR DESIGN PROCESS
This is outerwear you are going to love, so we want to make sure it lasts.
Together with the most respected manufacturers in the industry we are ready for our fourth collection.
Highest quality products, outstanding design and build to last.
EXCELLENT VALUE: SELLING STRAIGHT FROM THE MANUFACTURER
By using a disruptive direct-to-consumer model, and cutting out the middlemen, we can offer our products for an exceptionally reduced price while maintaining the same high-quality standards as leading industry brands.
SPECIAL THANKS
Our first early supporting backers from our 1st, 2nd and 3rd Kickstarter :)
Video & Photography credits: VISUALCHEFS – Creative Film Company. In particular, #janfillem and #stefanjansen and #visualentrepreneur
Cortazu superstars: Marjolein van der Klauw, Sabine Tol, Nick Hanraets, Marios Kefalas, Arda Akdeniz, Adam Montrose, Merlijn van den Biggelaar and Alex Cheuk
AND OF COURSE..
We would love to thank our family and friends for their support during the Cortazu journey so far, we couldn’t have done it without you! Let’s hope together we can make this a huge success!
Our team combined has over 40 years of manufacturing experience in outerwear and high-performance products. This is our fourth Kickstarter project and we have delivered thousands of products to customers living across 60+ countries. Feedback has been incredible and we couldn’t have arrived here without the Kickstarter community. However, we understand that no campaign comes without challenges. And over the years we have become pretty good at managing the production process and setting accurate expectations. We only partner with the best manufacturers in the industry and have already booked all production lines way in advance. This allows us to secure production output according to our pre-set timeline. Although certain things like custom delays are difficult to predict, we made sure our schedule allows for delays and unforeseen circumstances. In any case, we’ll make sure to update you frequently on our progress and keep the process as transparent as possible! Thanks for all the support! We couldn’t do this without you. We are excited to take this next step in our journey with the Kickstarter community!