Intuitive is our proprietary, in-house fabric technologies at Flylow, an expanding line of fabrics—including all the rest listed here—that has evolved since the early days of the brand. These fabrics are developed, tested, and refined by true end users, experts in the field who follow their intuition and expertise to create the most functional fabrics for versatile use in the mountains. Durability in all conditions remains a top company priority.
Intuitive PHD—which stands for Performance Heavy Duty—uses our years of experience in the fabrics and apparel business to make the quintessential, high-performance fabric collection in the Flylow line. For this family of premier fabrics, we are using 30k waterproofing to exceed performance expectations paired with superior 30k breathability to keep you dry when body temperatures rise. It’s entirely made from recycled materials. The two types of PHD include: 2024 WINTER LINE
INTUITIVE PHD 3L:
For the utmost in waterproofing and breathability, we built the three-layer Intuitive PHD, made from 62% recycled nylon and 38% nylon created from discarded sea waste.
INTUITIVE PHD STRETCH (2L AND 3L):
For pieces that require more stretch and mobility for high-output activities, we have the two- and three-layer Intuitive PHD Stretch, made from 100 percent recycled nylon.
SeawasteX®
Why create new plastics when you can use what already exists? SeawasteX is yarn made from discarded fishing nets and oyster ropes that have been left littered in oceans. Certified by the Global Recycled Standard and professionally cleaned and processed using the highest standards, this gives new life to existing waste and cuts down on manufacturing emissions.
SPECTER 2L
Picture this: You’re storm skiing in Jackson Hole and you found this sweet little stash in the trees. Then the arm of your coat snags a branch. Don’t fret. The day is not over because you’re wearing a coat made with Intuitive’s Specter two-layer, 40-Denier hardshell fabric, a tough ripstop material that’s built to withstand invaders like tree branches and ski poles. With waterproofing at 20k/15k, it’s built like mountaineering gear but designed for the resort.
PERTEX® QUANTUM
What good is down insulation inside a jacket if the exterior fabric isn’t doing anything in support? Pertex Quantum is like the insulation’s maid of honor—it’s there to make sure all the pieces fall into place. This tightly woven exterior fabric, constructed from fine yarns, has a light, soft feel that allows the insulation to fully loft. It traps still air to improve the warmth and efficiency of the insulating layer, and it’s coated with a PFC-free DWR to dispel wind, rain, and snow
SURFACE 2L AND 3L
Do this for a minute: Put on your ski jacket or pants and go step in the shower. If you’re wearing a Flylow piece made with Surface 2-layer or 3-layer hardshell fabric by Intuitive, you’ll watch the water bead up on the surface and slide right off. This burly, 150-Denier oxford weave, coated with a Durable Water Repellent, is designed to keep you warm and dry and have a tough but smooth feel. A nylon tricot on the backing protects the membrane and wicks moisture away from your body.
PATROL 2L
Mountain utility is a phrase we use a lot. The Patrol 2L fabric by Intuitive pretty much sums up what that means: This functional, durable fabric is built for rugged mountain environments where snow, sleet, and sweat are all part of the equation. This is a burly 2-layer fabric made with a Dobby weave for abrasion resistance and waterproofness.
PERTEX® QUANTUM AIR
Imagine a fabric designed to let air move through it—not so much that it doesn’t block the wind on breezy summits, of course, but just enough to help regulate your body heat when you’re moving around. Pertex Quan- tum Air is engineered specifically to boost air permeability and provide the just-right balance between wind resistance and breathability. With an open-weave structure in the fabric to promote airflow, you’ll be com- fortable no matter what the climate is doing. A Durable Water Repellent coating helps shed rain and snow for the ultimate weather protection.
STARK 2L AND 3L
We call this the workhorse fabric. The Stark 2L and 3L by Intuitive is a solid weave that has durability but no fussy extras. In gear made from this 120-Denier fabric, you’ll get a smooth touch and 10k/10k waterproof ratings, making it a great option for riding lifts in any weather. The 3-layer Stark has a jersey backing that pulls away moisture and adds warmth.
LUX 2L
Some skiers we know who set the steepest skintracks in Tahoe told us they were tired of super light puffy coats that they’d toss on at the top of a climb only to realize the coat gets soaked with water and rips easily. Not cool. Lux 2-layer, 40-Denier fabric is Intuitive’s most durable 2-layer material, an ultra-tough blend of polyester and spandex. It has stretch, resilience, and a 20k/30k membrane that is, yes, absolutely waterproof.
2L AND 3L SOFTSHELL
Nobody wants a fabric that’s so stiff and unbending that you can’t bootpack up a couloir in thigh-deep snow or bend over to buckle your boots. The Tactic 3L by Intuitive is a stretchy, supple 100-Denier softshell that moves with you on the mountain and is now made from 100 percent recycled materials to reduce waste without sacrificing performance. Think ultra-waterproof but with pliable mobility for high-output activities. A jersey backing keeps it soft and warm.
FURANO FLEECE
Our proprietary Furano Fleece, by Intuitive, looks all comfy and soft, but it’s way tougher than your average teddy bear. It’s got a smooth-faced surface that blocks wind and a grid backing that adds warmth. Because it’s coated in a PFC-free Durable Water Repellent, you can wear it on its own as an exterior layer or layer it under a shell for extra insulation.
FINISH 2L
Think of Intuitive’s Finish 2L like shark’s skin: It’s sleek, a little stretchy, and water glides right off of it. Apply that to a pair of ski pants and you get a strong 75-Denier fabric that’s ready for any weather conditions but also has a good amount of mobility and flexibility, you know, in case you need to twist or backflip on a whim.
CALDO FLEECE
You know that vintage fleece vest you’ve had in your closet for decades and still wear regularly? It’s probably made with something akin to our Caldo Fleece. This super cozy, high-pile fleece fabric is decadent to the touch and retro in style. Like sleek shag carpeting that you want to roll yourself up in. You’ll wear it as a warming layer of insulation on the mountain and for a touch of straight-outta-the-70s-style at après ski.