Stealth Jacket by Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronze A' Design Award in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Competition Category.
BronzeFashion· 2025
Stealth Jacket
by Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang
Client: Liuyong
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Fashion Category
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About Stealth Jacket
Stealth is a down jacket that can be folded into a U-shaped pillow. The lower section folds upward to form a neck support, and buckles are adjusted to fit the neck. A fabric-separator construction keeps the garment light and allows easy cleaning. The filling is goose down of 700 fill power with 90 percent down content. The outer fabric is renewable bamboo fiber, while the inner fabric is graphene fiber. Seams are made with high-strength nylon thread and double-needle stitching. The aim is to provide warmth and a place to rest during travel.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Stealth Jacket is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Stealth Jacket is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Stealth Jacket splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
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- Unique Properties
- The Stealth U Pillow Down Jacket represents a pioneering advancement in outerwear design, seamlessly integrating the insulative properties of a down jacket with the ergonomic comfort of a U-shaped pillow. This innovative garment challenges conventional designs by concealing its multifunctional nature within a streamlined silhouette, utilizing proprietary fabric-separator technology.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Length: 1180mm
Chest: 1160mm
Sleeve: 540mm
Shoulder: 420mm
Filling: 90% white goose down
Down weight: 170g - Tags
- down jacket, U-shaped pillow, face-lining separation, lightweight comfort, eco-friendly materials, graphene fiber, multifunctional design, travel rest, weather-resistant, efficient warmth retention
- Production Technology
- Production Technology and Materials
Face-Lining Separation: Facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance while maintaining lightness and comfort.
Filling Material: 700 fill power, 90% down content goose down ensures superior warmth.
Outer Fabric: Renewable bamboo fiber, environmentally friendly and offers excellent breathability and moisture absorption.
Inner Fabric: Graphene fiber provides health benefits such as antibacterial, anti-mite properties.
Seam Technology: High-strength nylon thread with double-needle stitching enhances durability. - Design Challenge
- The toughest part of this design activity was balancing creativity with practical feasibility. Internally, we faced the challenge of innovating beyond traditional down jacket designs to achieve warmth while ensuring slimness and multifunctionality. From a societal perspective, the product had to be stylish and meet modern consumers' environmental expectations. External obstacles included compliance with laws, production technology limits, and information accessibility.
- Research
- We conducted a design study aimed at developing a product that combines the functions of a down jacket and a U-shaped pillow. Through market research, user interviews, and prototype testing, we gathered feedback from travelers. Using design software and 3D printing technology, we created prototypes that participants tested and provided suggestions for improvement. The results showed that this design is not only warm but can also easily transform into a comfortable U-shaped pillow. This highlights the importance of user experience and opens new market opportunities with an eco-friendly and practical product.
- Inspiration
- The Stealth U Pillow Down Jacket was inspired by the need for multifunctional, portable outerwear. We integrated a down jacket with a U-shaped pillow to provide warmth and comfort, addressing the bulkiness of traditional jackets. Our unique fabric-separator technology ensures lightweight, compact folding, and superior insulation. Advanced materials enhance performance and sustainability.
- Project Duration
- The project began in Shenzhen, China in December 2022, and concluded in Shenzhen, China in December 2023. It became available for sale on major e-commerce platforms and in offline stores starting in April 2024.
- Operation Flow
- This down jacket is designed for comfort and ease. Simply fold the jacket upward from the bottom to quickly transform it into a U-shaped pillow, perfect for resting during travels. Adjust the buckles to fit your neck size for personalized support. For the best experience, make sure to adjust the buckles correctly before use and follow care instructions when cleaning. This design excels because it offers warmth along with convenience for those who want to rest on the go.
- Team Members
- Tan Kai
Chong Gang
Wang Yonggang
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