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Cloud Cotton Collection de vestes d'hiver by Zhejiang Youtu Garments Co., Ltd.

Cloud Cotton Collection de vestes d'hiver by Zhejiang Youtu Garments Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Mode, Vêtements et Habillement Competition Category.


BronzeMode· 2026

Cloud Cotton Collection de vestes d'hiver

by Zhejiang Youtu Garments Co., Ltd.

Client: Zhejiang Youtu Garments Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Mode Category

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The Design

About Cloud Cotton Collection de vestes d'hiver

Cloud Cotton est une collection de vestes d'hiver légères. La collection utilise la fibre biosourcée DuPont Sorona, dont 37 pour cent provient de ressources végétales renouvelables telles que le sucre de maïs. Une structure de frisure tridimensionnelle forme des poches d'air stables qui retiennent la chaleur, tandis que des fibres creuses de faible densité réduisent le poids du tissu d'environ 30 pour cent par rapport aux vestes en coton conventionnelles. Un traitement déperlant durable et des coutures thermosoudées limitent la pénétration de l'eau. Une capuche intégrée, un ourlet resserré à cordons de serrage dissimulés et des poches cachées complètent la coupe décontractée en ligne H.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Cloud Cotton Collection de vestes d'hiver est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Cloud Cotton Collection de vestes d'hiver est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Cloud Cotton Collection de vestes d'hiver satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This collection harmonizes warmth and lightness. It uses the DuPont Sorona bio based fiber with a unique structure that delivers lightweight comfort, softness, and efficient thermal insulation. Through advanced filling techniques and 3D ergonomic tailoring, it maintains a plush, warm feel while significantly reducing total weight. The result is a seamless balance of protection, freedom of movement, and everyday style, freeing winter wear from unnecessary bulk.
Dimensions & Packaging
Various different sizes
Tags
Cotton Jackets for the Whole Family, Lightweight and Warm, DuPont Sorona Bio Based Fiber, Outdoor Protection, Urban Aesthetics
Production Technology
The design uses the DuPont Sorona bio based fiber, 37 percent of which comes from renewable plant sources like corn sugar. Its 3D crimp structure forms stable air pockets to lock in heat, and an intelligent thermal regulating fiber system ensures comfort from minus 5 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius. Hollow fibers with low density cut fabric weight by about 30 percent compared to conventional cotton jackets.
A durable water repellent finish and taped critical seams prevent water penetration.
Design Challenge
To unite outdoor protection with urban aesthetics, this collection uses the DuPont Sorona bio based fiber for high resilience, softness, skin friendliness, and durability. Pre shrinking and high temperature calendering create a subtle crinkle texture that enhances quality and wrinkle resistance. A relaxed H line cut with dropped shoulders offers ease of movement and an effortless look, refined by clean seam lines and contrast topstitching to add dimension and harmonize functionality with style.
Research
Designed to balance warmth and lightness, this collection uses the DuPont Sorona bio based fabric for high resilience, softness, lightweight comfort, and effective insulation. Optimized fill and tailoring create a feel as light and comfortable as a cloud. Combined with a durable water repellent finish, taped seams, and wrinkle resistance, the design ensures versatile adaptability across diverse scenarios, whether navigating city life or exploring the great outdoors.
Inspiration
Traditional cotton jackets force a compromise. Greater insulation means heavier fill, causing bulk and restricted movement. Lighter designs, in contrast, tend to lack adequate warmth. This collection resolves the conflict by using the DuPont Sorona bio based fiber, an innovative construction, and refined craftsmanship. It ensures warmth and lightness while delivering wind resistance and durable water repellency in changing conditions, offering a more comfortable, stylish winter wear experience.
Project Duration
The team kicked off design and development for this collection in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China on May 1, 2023, and wrapped it up on December 31, 2025.
Operation Flow
The integrated hood boosts volume and coziness, finished with a soft elastic binding that seals out wind.
A gently tapered hem improves body proportions and features hidden drawcords for an adjustable fit across different body shapes, striking a balance between outdoor protection and everyday slimming appeal.
Hidden pockets hold essentials without compromising clean aesthetics or practicality.
Team Members
Zhejiang Youtu Garments Co., Ltd.

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