The Bob Marshall Collection is insulated with Lavalon Wool, made from traceable European wool, is 100% washable, and produced in Germany. Lavalon wool is made from a blend of Virgin Wool (82%) and Polylactide (18%). Polylactide (PLA) is a corn based, biodegradable fiber, that makes the wool stronger and more durable. The wool and corn-based PLA is bonded together using heat (thermobonded) and then needled flat, creating a denser and more abrasion resistant insulation layer. The “Bob” or more formally The Bob Marshall Wilderness, is named in honor of Bob Marshall, a forester with the U.S.Forest Service. It spans over a million undeveloped and roadless acres across northwestern Montana. The “Bob” preserves and embodies the spirit of Montana in all her beauty and grandeur. Our Bob Marshall Vest is inspired by this great place, beckoning us to explore wild places.
