PATHFINDER |
A person who discovers, explores and leads
I joined Scouts BSA at a time where I was exploring aspects of my identity, unaware of how my scouting experience would lead me throughout my adulthood
UNIFORM
ORIGINS |
The uniform displayed the Scouts not only as highly skilled outdoorsmen but also leaders that were dependable and trusted to do their best.
It represents the Scout’s individual achievements along with comradery within their troop. It embodies Scouting’s history
Last updated by fashion designer Oscar De La Renta in 1978
THE SCOUT |
“THE YOUNG OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST”
Ages: 11-18
2.2 Million Scouts, 140,000 Female
They have a passion for the outdoors. For many, Scouts is their first exposure to outdoor activities. These user are looking to push themselves physically and mentally and have a drive to become leaders in their community
SCOUT INPUT |
“DO NOT MEET PERFORMANCE NEEDS OF THE MODERN SCOUT”
MODERNIZED SIHOUETTE
EASY TO LIVE IN
ARMS & SHOULDER FLEXIBILITY
BREATHABLE PANELS
MULTI-PURPOSE
SOLUTION
STATEMENT |
How can we reimagine a Scout BSA uniform that focuses on the needs of the adolescent outdoor enthusiast through improved thermoregulation, fit and flexibility
MATURATION
&
THE ADOLESCENT ATHLETE |
SCARCE RESEARCH
Stage of physical development influences studies. Changes are predictable but vary person to person affecting them positively and negatively
THERMOREGULATION
Adolescents depend on dry heat exchange through convection to cool the body due to lower sweat rate than adults
FIT AND FLEXIBILITY
Loss of Flexibility during mid-adolescence due to skeletal growth occurring before muscle growth. Growth spurts average velocity is 8 to 10 cm per year
RECREATION |
SERVICE |
EXPLORATION |
MOOD & COLOR |
TREND RESEARCH |
CLIMATE CONTROL
MODULARITY
TECH WEAR
FUNCTIONALITY
SKETCHES |
PROTOTYPES |
TECH FLATS |
5 PANEL CAP
LS UNIFORM SHIRT
UNIFORM HIKING PANT
TECH HIKING SHELL
FUNCTIONAL FEATURES |
FLOW
360 DEGREE BREATHABILITY
Improved air flow and heat escape around the body through mesh ventilation and zipper openings
RAPID
QUICK PULL ADJUSTABILITY
Elastic chord is pipped into panel and when pulled, fabric is pulled up for quick adaptability to environmental circumstances
MODULAR POCKETS
Easily movable pockets that can be placed on the pants as cargos, belt loop and on the jacket as utility pockets
FLEX
STRETCH FABRIC
4-way Stretch Twill
98% Polyester | 2% Elastane
FLEXIBILITY ZONING
Conscious garment construction. Ex: raglan sleeve, gussets etc
FINAL COLLECTION |
