Customer Reviews for The Nike Varsity Destroyer Men's Jacket

The Nike Varsity Destroyer: Riff on a ClassicThe best elements of the iconic varsity jacket were combined with Nike innovation to create the Nike Destroyer Men#8217;s Jacket, an outer layer that stands up to nasty weather and obliterates all your preconceptions about letterman's jackets. The satin finish and embroidered logo on the chest of this Varsity version make it a distinctive addition to the Destroyer family. BenefitsFull-front, waterproof and bonded zipper for weather protectionSnap closure that covers the zipper for enhanced warmth and a clean finishQuilted lining for added warmthDesignThe Varsity Destroyer features front slit pockets for hand-warming and easy access to must-have items. The interior patch pocket is an ideal place to stash a small media player. And, to keep cords out of the way, there's a cord-management loop inside.FabricThe Destroyer is lined and filled with quilted material for extra warmth, and the satin face gives the jacket an athletic fit and feel. For a snug and comfortable fit, the waist, collar, and cuffs are made of ribbed double-knit acrylic with yarn-dyed stripes#8212;a nod to the sport-inspired heritage of this iconic cold-weather layer.OriginsBack in '06, Nike designers began a mission to re-craft iconic sports apparel in the most technical materials they could find. The ubiquitous American varsity jacket was an obvious choice for the experiment that would become Nike Sportswear. Raiding the All Conditions Gear (ACG) innovation cache, they found fabrics, laminates, and bonding methods that could brave nasty weather but still look fresh.The first Nike letterman's jacket was for an imaginary team called the Dunk High Destroyers, and limited numbers were produced. The next version got even more technical, but the Destroyer name stuck.Additional DetailsEmbroidered logo at left chestContrast liningFabric: Body: 100% nylon. Lining: 100% polyester. Rib: 100% acrylic.Machine washImported