ForgeLine Fieldwear™ Expands Utility Series: Rugged Gear for the Shift into Chillier Days

The Chief Peak Down Jacket, Zaca Ridge Insulated Utility Jacket, and new Cozy Dell Merino essentials deliver durability, warmth, and versatility all season.

CARPINTERIA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ForgeLine Fieldwear™, makers of rugged, field-ready apparel, is expanding its Performance Fieldwear collection with new additions to its Utility Series. Building on the success of the Spring debut, this Fall expansion introduces insulated outerwear and next-to-skin merino baselayers designed to extend the brand’s layering system into colder weather.

New for Fall 2026, the collection includes the Chief Peak Waxed Down Jacket and the PrimaLoft^® Gold–insulated Zaca Ridge Insulated Utility Jacket, both available for men and women, along with an expanded next-to-skin merino wool baselayer system featuring a long-sleeve top for men and women and a men’s bottom. Each piece is engineered to work together, providing warmth and weather protection without limiting mobility as temperatures and workloads shift.

“When we launched Performance Fieldwear this Spring, we wanted to bring the same design philosophy behind our Operational Fieldwear to people who spend their lives working and recreating outdoors,” said Eric Neuron, owner of ForgeLine Fieldwear. “This Fall expansion adds to our system with insulated outer layers and merino baselayers that work together, giving people the warmth they need without limiting the mobility they depend on.”

Fall 2026 Collection:

Zaca Ridge Insulated Utility Jacket

Designed as the ideal midweight layer for changing conditions, the Zaca Ridge Insulated Utility Jacket bridges the gap between shirt and jacket. It’s built with performance ultra dry-waxed cotton to shrug off wind and light rain. Low-profile PrimaLoft^® Gold recycled insulation (60g body, 40g collar & sleeves) adds real warmth without adding extra bulk, while a drop-tail hem keeps coverage in place while moving, crouching, or seated. Durable, repairable snap hardware throughout means this jacket is built to be worn hard and fixed, not replaced. This jacket wears like a shirt, works like a jacket, and doesn’t require a conversation about which one it is.

Key Features:
– Center front snap closure: durable, repairable center build with embossed hardware
– Dual-snap cuffs: adjustable for functionality
– Stand-up collar: blocks wind without additional layering
– Drop-tail hem: added coverage when moving, crouching, or seated
– Women’s: Hand-warmer pockets with easy slide-in side entry, plus deep, zippered external top-entry pockets to securely stash items.
– Men’s: Zippered hand and chest pockets: deep, functional, out of the way
– Sizing: available in men’s and women’s sizing and styles
– Timing: Available now

Cozy Dell Merino Long Sleeve Top and Bottoms

Every layering system starts with the right foundation. Expanding for Fall, the Cozy Dell Merino collection adds new long sleeve tops and bottoms designed to regulate temperature, manage moisture, and deliver next-to-skin comfort through changing conditions. A blend of merino and recycled fibers manages moisture, regulates heat, and resists odor, enabling functionality throughout all activities. Soft against the skin, durable where it counts, and quick to dry when the tasks ramp up. This line takes care of the cold so focus can stay on everything else.

Features:
– Durability: built to outlast the workload
– Breathable and fast drying: moves moisture away from skin quickly after hard output
– Odor resistant: merino naturally suppresses odor for fewer washes
– Comfortable: soft, no itch or scratch
– Thermal regulation: warm when needed, cool when not, adapts through movement
– Thumb holes: keep sleeves in place when layering or working (tops)
– Debossed waistband with ForgeLine branding: secure, low-profile fit (bottoms)
– Sizing: Tops are available in men’s and women’s sizes and styles
– Sizing: Bottoms available in men’s sizing and styles
– Timing: Available now

Launching November 2026:

Chief Peak Jacket

When temperatures drop and weather becomes unpredictable, the Chief Peak Jacket delivers dependable insulation without sacrificing ruggedness or mobility. A durable cotton ripstop shell with a downproof, performance ultra dry-waxed finish keeps wind and weather out, reinforced with hexagonal ripstop at the shoulders and hood for added durability. Baffled construction holds a 650-fill duck down in place, delivering proven warmth without excess weight, while an adjustable hood and hem seal out cold as conditions shift. A soft tricot chin-guard adds extra comfort where it counts. The result is a clean, functional design that promotes true comfort in the cold.

Key Features:
– Adjustable hood and hem: seals out cold when conditions go sideways or upways
– Down bag baffles: keeps feathers where they should be
-Smooth nylon lining: no drag layering
– Soft tricot chin-guard: extra warmth
– Zippered arm pocket: quick, low-profile access to essentials
– Zippered internal chest pocket: secure storage
– Sizing: Available in men’s and women’s sizing and styles
– Timing: Launching November 2026

For more information about the ForgeLine Performance Fieldwear line, please visit www.forgelinefieldwear.com.

Ethan Burns
Gunpowder, Inc.
+1 608-295-4542
ethanb@gunpowderinc.com

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