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Parajumpers
StyleGorpcore / OutdoorTechwearWorkwear / Heritage
Known forJacketsOuterwear
Parajumpers makes technical down outerwear designed by Massimo Rossetti for Italian manufacturer Ape & Partners, which launched the label with him in 2006. The name references US Air Force pararescue jumpers, and the PJS patch, rescue-inspired detailing and ripstop nylon shells run through the range. Core styles include the Gobi hooded bomber, Right Hand parka, Kodiak and the women's Long Bear, alongside lighter shells, vests and a kids' line. It sells through its own stores plus wholesalers such as SSENSE, mainly in Europe and Asia.
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How Parajumpers fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | regular to slim, cut to layer under the down pieces rather than oversized | regular | Consider your usual size if you like it close, or one up if you prefer a relaxed drape. | low |
| Jackets | runs small | slim, body-hugging down fit with a tapered waist on bombers like the Gobi and a straighter line on the Right Hand and Kodiak parkas | bombers sit at or just below the waist and can feel short; parkas run mid-thigh to knee | Take one size up from your usual outerwear size unless you want a deliberately close, unlayered fit. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly small | regular with a slightly trim European chest and sleeve | regular | Sizing up one is a safe bet if you dislike a fitted tee. | low |
Does Parajumpers run big or small?
Parajumpers runs small. Most shoppers report going up one size, especially if you plan to layer a hoodie or knit underneath. Parajumpers outerwear is widely described as cut on the small, slim Italian side, so the usual experience is that your normal size feels snug once a mid-layer goes underneath and one size up gives a more comfortable winter fit.
How does Parajumpers fit?
Parajumpers outerwear is widely described as cut on the small, slim Italian side, so the usual experience is that your normal size feels snug once a mid-layer goes underneath and one size up gives a more comfortable winter fit. Overall shape: slim, fairly close-cut Italian outerwear silhouette through the chest and shoulders.
How do Parajumpers hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Parajumpers hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly small. Consider your usual size if you like it close, or one up if you prefer a relaxed drape. Shape: regular to slim, cut to layer under the down pieces rather than oversized.
How do Parajumpers jackets fit?
Parajumpers jackets runs small. Take one size up from your usual outerwear size unless you want a deliberately close, unlayered fit. Shape: slim, body-hugging down fit with a tapered waist on bombers like the Gobi and a straighter line on the Right Hand and Kodiak parkas.
How do Parajumpers t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Parajumpers t-shirts & graphic tees fits slightly small. Sizing up one is a safe bet if you dislike a fitted tee. Shape: regular with a slightly trim European chest and sleeve.
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