Octa Short

$120.00
Color: Kuri
Size
Features

• Lightweight, stretch, breathable Japanese ripstop nylon
• 9 1/2 “ drop
• OCTA grid insulation – fast wicking and fast drying prevents super-cooling
• Fast drying
• Elastic, adjustable waist
• Unisex - size down one size for women

Octa Short

Updated for '26 with Pertex Quantum Air and an Octa min-grid insulation.

Thanks to body mapping with a soft Octa grid insulation and ultra-light Pertex shell, this short sits light off the skin, regulating temperature without weighing you down. It takes the edge off cool-morning workouts and adds lightweight warmth under a shell when seasons shift. Whether you’re slipping them on post-surf or lounging après-Onsen, the Octa short delivers style, comfort, and performance unlike any short you have ever owned.

Size: XS-XL

Weight: Lightweight and packable, size medium weighs 4.2oz / 120g.

Fit: Unisex sizing - sizing down one size for women works usually; men's expect to regular size for best fit.

Sizing Chart: Size Guide

Activity: Cool weather insulation / Winter Running / Cross Country Skiing / Hiking / Spring Ski Touring

OCTA INSULATION

"Zero-Gravity Insulation"

Design Inspiration

The OCTA® structure mimics the architecture of an octopus’s tentacle system — flexible, dynamic, and complex. This isn’t just a visual analogy: the tentacle-inspired radial grid structure helps regulate heat and moisture.

Structure
  • 8-way radial fiber stack: Polyester fibers are arranged like spokes around a hollow center, reducing weight and increasing airflow.
  • Touchpoints + Air Pockets: The network of tiny air pockets retains warmth, while fast-wicking contact points rapidly move sweat and humidity away from the body.
Performance Benefits
  • 50% lighter than traditional fleece.
  • Enhanced moisture management.
  • Quick-drying and thermally efficient.
  • Dry-air cushioning provides next-to-skin comfort

In essence, OCTA® insulation blends biomimicry, thermal engineering, and material science into a lightweight, high-function textile ideal for demanding environments.

The Go Anywhere Do Anything Layer!

"The perfect soft shell light insulation for high output activities. Insulation only where it matters, minimalist design to keep it simple. Perfect for moving fast in the alpine."

[Verified Customer Review]

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