K-Way | Waterproof Jackets & Coats (2024)

FAQs

Why is K-Way so expensive? ›

The jacket is on the pricier side, which reflects its high fill power and light weight. Here's how it compares to other competitors: Expedition Fresco Down jacket, 850 fill power, 90/10 down, 274g, - R2,999. First Ascent Transit Down Hoodie Jacket, 650 fill-power, 90/10 down, weight not supplied – R2,199.

A leader in clothing manufacturing. Cape Town is home to manufacturers of one of the world's most popular outdoor apparel brands, K-Way. The factory in Ottery is the manufacturing arm of Cape Union Mart, Africa's biggest outdoor retailer and a Cape Town institution since 1933.

All K-Way and Cape Union Mart products are extensively tested to ensure that you get a product that does just what it says it does, without fail. To read more about manufacturing, click here. To reduce our carbon footprint, our K-Way factory operates with a strong philosophy of Reduce, Re-use and Recycle.

The K-Way brand was established in Paris in 1965. On a rainy day, clothes retailer Léon-Claude Duhamel watched as people rushed by in soaking wet clothes, clutching uncomfortable umbrellas in their hands.

The locally designed and manufactured K-Way brand remains well known amongst outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and travellers alike for its quality and versatility.

Our down jackets have a close-fitting cut, so we recommend choosing your usual size for jackets or clothing. However, if you have wider hips or chest, or if you plan to wear it with thicker sweaters, it is advisable to go up a size.

Cape Union Mart stores will soon be the focus of attention in the local boycott campaign against businesses funding the genocide unfolding in Palestine. The pro-Palestine movement will demonstrate outside their stores this weekend after unsuccessful attempts to engage the company's head.

Some runs of products are made in South Africa, while others are made in China. We tag our products 'Made in South Africa' or 'Made in China' to be transparent about their country of manufacture. You can find a list of all our Home Sewn products on the link below.

In 2004, K-Way was brought back from the dead by BasicNet group, owners of classic Italian footwear brand Superga, who bought the brand.

Instead K-Way comes from “Mister Krawitz's way” – and refers to the late Arthur J Krawitz, who founded Cape Union Mart in 1933. Originally an “army and navy store”, the first outlet in Cape Town supplied visiting troops, whaling ships, and fishermen with all kinds of merchandise during the Second World War.

How do you wash a K-Way jacket? ›

We offer a quality guarantee on our workmanship and branded items across all our apparel. We have developed a new, sustainable clothing range in conjunction with the WWF. K-Way is a Cape Town based manufacturer – taking advantage of working directly with a local team.

The K-Way® brand was created in Paris in 1965. On a rainy day, clothes retailer Léon-Claude Duhamel observed as people rushed by in soaking wet clothes, with uncomfortable umbrellas in their hands.

(France) - K-Way® was born, a revolutionary windstop and waterproof Nylon® jacket packable in its own pocket. (France - Italy) - The K-Way® brand gets into the french and italian dictionary.

Instead K-Way comes from “Mister Krawitz's way” – and refers to the late Arthur J Krawitz, who founded Cape Union Mart in 1933. Originally an “army and navy store”, the first outlet in Cape Town supplied visiting troops, whaling ships, and fishermen with all kinds of merchandise during the Second World War.

Its waterproof and windproof construction, combined with its breathability and packable design, make it an essential addition to any wardrobe.

Product Detail

It is filled with hypoallergenic down with an impressive 600 fill-power to keep you warm and finished off with a durable water-repellent coating to keep you dry in light rain. Layer underneath to achieve your desired warmth in cold temperatures.