Shown: Millis women's jacket

Penfield, the Massachusetts brand of outerwear, will debut a collection for women alongside an expanded range of offerings, new patterns and fabrications for men for Fall 2008. Expect a wider variety of accessories like bags, gloves, hats, and underwear plus the return of classic Penfield styles that have been revived and updated from their 1970’s collections.

New this season, Penfield continues its ongoing collaboration with the masters of camouflage, London-based Maharishi. Hardy Blechman has created a new and exclusive DPM camouflage print for Penfield called “Pendazzle,” which was inspired by the naval drizzle pattern used on American and British battleships and U-boats during WWII.

Must have items for Fall/Winter 2008 include, Penfield’s classic Summit jacket in the new Pendazzle DPM camouflage print with an attachable matching sleeping bag, the new Faulkner jacket in bright color blocks, as well as the classic Rockford jacket and vest which incorporates plaid on the front and back shoulder areas. Standouts in the new women’s collection are the goose down Jupa hooded vest and the Millis jacket both consistent with Penfield’s philosophy of bringing warmth, protection and style. The Jupa hooded vest and Millis jacket offers the warmth of premium goose down insulation, wind proof protection and are available in solid colors. The Millis jacket will also available in a pop bright color block styles for the extra stylish consumer.

Fall 2008 will also see the return of classic evergreen styles in the collection like the Rockford, Outback and Summit jackets and vests that have been Penfield staples since 1975. We will also see the return of the “Hickory” pattern, an indigo engineer striped twill, available on a limited selection of items. The “Hickory” pattern echoes work wear and has quickly become a staple; complimenting Penfield’s heritage background.

Penfield keeps its focus on technology and continues to offer water proof and wind proof technology with Schoeller 3X DRY® functional finish designed to keep clothes dry by transporting moisture quickly from the inside to the outside. This season Penfield brings Thermore®, a high tech thermal barrier. Thermore® is designed to keep the body at its natural warmth. It offers soft, lightweight warmth for maximum comfort and mobility.

Price points range from $30 for accessories to $425 for down jackets. Wovens, pants and lightweight jackets range from $80 to $180. Penfield is available at specialty stores and better department stores nationwide. For more information, please visit penfieldusa.com