Paul & Shark launches Typhoon technical fabric collection

Paul & Shark has introduced Typhoon, a proprietary fabric technology developed exclusively by the Italian house that shields against wind and moisture while maintaining the lightweight fluidity that distinguishes contemporary luxury sportswear from industrial technical wear. The material marks a decisive shift in how the brand reconciles its dual inheritance: the precision of Italian tailoring and the unforgiving demands of water sports and mountain conditions.

Paul & Shark has introduced Typhoon, a proprietary fabric technology developed in-house by the Italian house that shields against wind and moisture while maintaining the lightweight fluidity that distinguishes contemporary luxury sportswear. The material marks a decisive shift in how the brand reconciles its dual inheritance: the precision of Italian tailoring and the unforgiving demands of water sports and mountain conditions.

What separates Typhoon from conventional protective fabrics is its construction. The weave delivers weather resistance without sacrificing breathability; sealed seams and flat closures sit throughout the collection, each detail engineered to resist the visible bulk that traditionally marked performance fabrics. A coat built from Typhoon remains structured enough to stand alone on milder days or layer beneath a jacket.

The Typhoon World collection extends this logic across autumn and winter dressing. Tailored jackets, relaxed overshirts and structured outerwear pieces all carry the technology, their palette deliberately muted: charcoal, navy, deep grey, with occasional accents in carefully considered tones. Prices range from approximately €350 for overshirts to €650 for outerwear silhouettes.

Paul & Shark was founded in 1963 in Ravenna, Italy, beginning as a specialist in water sports apparel before expanding into contemporary luxury sportswear. The house has built its reputation on technical innovation married to Italian tailoring codes, a philosophy that defines every collection. Typhoon represents the latest evolution of this commitment: a proprietary advancement developed entirely in-house rather than licensed from a fabric supplier, reflecting the brand’s decision to own the complete design and production chain.

Paul & Shark was founded in 1963 by Massimo Carrieri and Carlo Rossetti in Ravenna, Italy, beginning as a specialist in water sports apparel before expanding into contemporary luxury sportswear. The house has built its reputation on technical innovation married to Italian tailoring codes, a dual inheritance that defines every collection. Typhoon represents the latest evolution of this philosophy: a proprietary advancement developed entirely in-house rather than licensed from a fabric supplier, reflecting the brand’s commitment to owning the complete design and production chain.

The Typhoon World collection launches across multiple categories: tailored jackets, overshirts, parkas and layering pieces designed for autumn and winter conditions. Prices range from approximately €350 for overshirts to €650 for outerwear silhouettes, positioning the collection within the luxury sportswear segment rather than industrial technical wear. The palette includes charcoal, navy, deep grey and neutral tones, with the collection rolling out through the brand’s flagship stores and online platforms during the current season.

Typhoon’s development reflects shifts in how luxury sportswear brands approach weather protection. Rather than adopting established technical fabrics from supply-chain specialists, Paul & Shark invested in creating a proprietary weave that addresses a specific problem: how to shield against wind and moisture without sacrificing the drape, weight and tactile refinement that contemporary customers expect. The sealed seams and flat closures throughout the collection reinforce this precision, each detail engineered to resist the visible bulk that traditionally marked performance fabrics.

The collection’s success hinges on a practical truth that separates luxury performance wear from commodity technical apparel: invisibility. A jacket that protects but announces its protection through stiffness, weight or industrial detailing satisfies function alone. Typhoon garments that drape cleanly, layer without bulk and feel refined in the hand meet a higher standard, one that respects both engineering capability and the wearer’s desire for contemporary proportion. This principle has governed Paul & Shark’s design decisions since its founding and remains central to how the house measures its innovations.

The Typhoon World collection is available through paulandshark.com and Paul & Shark’s official retail network. The brand operates flagship stores in Milan, Ravenna and select international locations, where the fabric’s performance characteristics and tactile qualities can be experienced directly. Customers may also reserve specific styles through the brand’s digital channels, with delivery beginning immediately for in-stock references and within two weeks for made-to-order pieces incorporating custom details or alternative colorways.

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