Product Overview
The 2786 Mantel moulded gilet is a sophisticated layering solution designed to provide warmth without the restrictive bulk of a full jacket. As weather conditions fluctuate, this gilet serves as an essential middle or outer layer, featuring a traditional quilted design that maintains a professional aesthetic. It has been engineered with a focus on practical utility, offering a streamlined fit that allows for a full range of movement, making it ideal for active professionals who transition between indoor and outdoor environments.
Key Features
- Reverse Coil Centre Zip: Equipped with a signature zip puller and an internal storm flap to prevent wind penetration, ensuring the wearer remains comfortable in breezy conditions.
- Integrated Chin Guard: This thoughtful addition prevents the zip from irritating the skin, a small but vital detail for all-day wear.
- Moulded and Sandwiched Baffles: The front and back panels feature diagonal V-stitched baffles which serve to keep the insulation evenly distributed, preventing cold spots.
- Zipped Security Pockets: Two front pockets utilize reverse coil zips with upper zip garages, providing a secure and weather-protected space for essential tools or personal items.
- Stretch Binding: Located at the armholes and hem, this binding ensures a snug fit that keeps warmth in and cold air out while accommodating different body shapes.
Design & Performance
The Mantel gilet is constructed using a high-performance blend of 100% nylon for the top outer and lining, and 100% polyester for the bottom outer. This combination ensures a durable, water-resistant surface that can withstand the rigours of daily work life. The interior is packed with a lightweight polyester fill which provides excellent thermal retention. The use of internal binding on all seams further reinforces the garment's structural integrity, ensuring it does not lose its shape after repeated use.
The baffle construction is particularly noteworthy; the diagonal V-stitching on the upper body panels isn't just for show—it stabilises the synthetic insulation, ensuring consistent heat coverage across the torso. Because it lacks a bulky sleeve, it allows for maximum ventilation and mobility while protecting the core, which is essential for maintaining a steady body temperature during physical tasks.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This gilet is an exceptional candidate for customisation, allowing businesses to maintain a unified corporate identity. Embroidery is the preferred choice for those seeking a prestigious, high-end finish for company logos or staff names. The durable nature of embroidery ensures that your branding will remain intact and professional-looking for the life of the garment.
For larger, more vibrant designs or promotional messaging, print remains an excellent alternative. Our expert team at MyWorkwear has been refining these techniques since 1976 at our facility in Telford. We ensure that every application is handled with precision, taking into account the quilted nature of the fabric to achieve a crisp, clean finish that represents your business accurately.
Use Cases
This gilet is perfectly suited for warehouse supervisors, site managers, and delivery drivers who require core warmth while maintaining arm mobility. It is also an excellent choice for corporate event staff or those working in outdoor dining environments where a professional, yet functional, uniform is required.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage dating back to 1976, MyWorkwear has spent decades perfecting the art of workwear. Based in Telford, we pride ourselves on our technical expertise and our commitment to quality. When you choose us, you are not just buying a garment; you are benefitting from nearly half a century of knowledge in fabric performance and customisation techniques.
Practical Advice
The Mantel gilet is available in sizes ranging from S to 3XL, designed to fit a variety of frames. When choosing your size, consider what you will be wearing underneath; if you plan to layer this over a heavy sweatshirt or hoodie, you may wish to consider the more generous end of the sizing scale. The cut-away inner label also makes this an ideal choice for businesses looking to rebrand the item as part of their own retail or uniform range.
Caring for your product
To maintain the thermal performance and appearance of your gilet, we recommend a gentle machine wash at 30°C. Washing at higher temperatures can damage the synthetic fibres and compromise the loft of the insulation, leading to a loss of warmth.
Do not use bleach on this garment. Bleaching agents will degrade the nylon and polyester fabrics, causing discolouration and weakening the structural integrity of the baffles.
We advise against tumble drying. Instead, allow the gilet to air dry naturally. Tumble drying can cause the synthetic fill to clump and may damage the outer shell. If necessary, iron on a low setting, but avoid direct heat on any printed or embroidered areas to prevent damage to your custom branding.
4.8
