RISING ATELIER™

THE ASCENT HOODIE

Foundation Run
 Pre - Order

221 units. 500 GSM. Made to order in Portugal. Each numbered. Each permanent.

Total Drop Progress 0 / 221

Origin

Montreal × Portugal

45.5017°N / 38.7223°N

Built to Hold
Its Ground

"Why do we replace garments that were never built to last?"

RISING ATELIER began with a direct question, and a refusal to accept the answer most brands had settled for.

The ASCENT Hoodie is not seasonal merchandise.

It is a structural object.

Cut from 480–500 GSM French Terry, 100% organic cotton, brushed for volume and stability, the fabric holds its form. The hood maintains its crown. The body falls straight without collapsing under its own weight or yours.

Brand markings are integrated through high-density woven jacquard. Tonal. Precisely constructed. Present without declaration.

This is architectural softwear.

No excess. No replication. Production follows commitment.

Fabric Weight

480–500 GSM French Terry, 100% organic cotton

Run Size

221 units

Origin

Portugal

The Doctrine

Three Pillars

01 — GROUNDED

Materials sourced with intention.
Production conducted with ethical restraint.
Every decision traced to a principle, not a trend.
The land that made this garment matters as much as the garment itself.

02 — UNBROKEN

Every seam reinforced. Every stitch deliberate.
Constructed to retain structure through sustained wear.
Not built to look permanent, built to be permanent.
The Throne Test is not a marketing claim. It is a standard.

03 — RISING

Forward motion. Mythic continuity.
Each structure builds on the last.
This is not a brand, it is a continuum.
The ascent is architectural, not seasonal.

Weight of Structure

GSM is not a specification.
It is a philosophy.

Grams per square meter measures fabric density. The amount of material compressed into each unit of cloth. Higher GSM means a garment that holds its shape, resists pilling, and outlasts its owner's expectations. Most brands treat weight as a cost variable. We treat it as the primary design decision.

500
GSM Weight
3×
Avg Hoodie Density
Most hoodies 200–300 GSM
Premium market 350–400 GSM
The Ascent 500 GSM
Weight = durability.
Weight = structure.
Weight = permanence.

Composition

The Architecture of the Garment

Fibre & Finish

  • 100% Organic Ring-Spun Cotton
  • 480–500 GSM Heavyweight French Terry
  • High-Density Knit Structure
  • Brushed Interior for Volume & Stability
  • Enzyme Washed
  • Deep Black. Low Sheen

Engineered for structure.

Built to hold its form.
Made to endure.

Structural Details

  • Reinforced drop-shoulder seams — triple-stitched
  • Double-needle hem binding — resists rollback
  • Taped interior neck — eliminates stretch-out
  • Flat-lock construction throughout the body
  • Throne Test certified — seam integrity under full load

Unbroken is not a word. It is a construction standard.

Every stress point is identified and re-engineered. The shoulder seam carries the garment's structural load — it receives triple stitching and internal tape binding. The Throne Test simulates full sitting body weight on the back seam. This is passed before any unit leaves the factory.

Silhouette Specifications

  • Foundation Fit — relaxed through the shoulder
  • Subtle taper at waist — not boxy, not slim
  • Hip-to-mid-thigh length at all sizes
  • Available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL

A silhouette that doesn't negotiate with the body — it accommodates it.

Pure Form — hood without drawstrings. Clean crown geometry. Architectural at rest.

Functional Form — hood with drawstrings. Full utility retained. Same structural weight.

ACTUAL BLACK — #2A2A2A

  • Deep black. Low sheen.
  • Engineered for structure.
  • Built to hold its form.
  • Made to endure.

Color achieved through controlled dyeing.

Depth maintained. No artificial sheen.

This is not seasonal merchandise.
This is architectural softwear.

NFC Authentication

Every unit carries its own record.

Embedded in the lining of every Ascent Hoodie is an NFC tag. A tamper evident digital anchor that links the physical garment to its permanent provenance record. Tap once. No app required.

🏭
Production date, batch number & factory location — TRYPORT, Trofa, Portugal
✍️
Artisan signature & material lot reference
🔢
Unique garment serial number — RA-ASCENT-### / 221
🔗
Access to Owner's Portal & Unbroken Circle membership

Rising Atelier™

📄

Birth Certificate

Serial RA-ASCENT-084
Factory TRYPORT, PT
GSM 500
Colour #2A2A2A
Status Authenticated ✓
RA-ASCENT-084 / 221

From Commitment to Ownership

The ASCENT Sequence

01

Phase One

Allocation Confirmed

Select your size. A 50% deposit secures your numbered allocation. No allocation exists without commitment.

Day 0
02

Phase Two

Production Initiated

Within 2–3 days of allocation closure, your garment enters production in Trofa, Portugal. Milestone updates are issued throughout the 8–12 week process.

Weeks 1–12
03

Phase Three

Final Settlement

Between weeks 8–10, the remaining balance is requested. Payment releases your garment from the factory. Tracking details are issued upon dispatch.

Weeks 8–10
04

Phase Four

Delivery

5–7 days following settlement, your numbered garment arrives with its Birth Certificate. Scan the NFC tag to register ownership and access the Owner's Portal.

+5–7 days

Price & Terms

721 CAD

Total price. Split into two payments.

Deposit — due now

Paid at allocation. Secures your unit number.

360.5

Balance — due before shipment

Requested weeks 8–10. Triggers dispatch.

360.5
Secure Your Allocation

What You Need to Know

  • ◆ Production is initiated only after allocation closes. No unit is manufactured speculatively.
  • ◆ Your allocation number is fixed at the point of deposit. First committed, first numbered.
  • ◆ The deposit is non-refundable once production has been initiated — typically within 72 hours of allocation close.
  • ◆ Estimated production timeline: 8–12 weeks from allocation close. Updates are sent at each milestone.
  • ◆ International shipping available. Duties and taxes are the responsibility of the recipient and vary by destination.
  • ◆ Each unit ships with its numbered Birth Certificate and NFC tag pre-programmed to your registration.

Measurements

Size Architecture

The Foundation Fit is engineered with a relaxed shoulder and a subtle waist taper — neither boxy nor slim. At every size, the hem falls between hip and mid-thigh. All measurements are taken from the finished garment, laid flat.

Body
Length
26"
Chest
Width
22"
Sleeve
Length
34"
Shoulder
Width
20"
Body
Length
27"
Chest
Width
23"
Sleeve
Length
35"
Shoulder
Width
21"
Body
Length
28"
Chest
Width
24"
Sleeve
Length
36"
Shoulder
Width
22"
Body
Length
29"
Chest
Width
25"
Sleeve
Length
37"
Shoulder
Width
23"
Body
Length
30"
Chest
Width
26"
Sleeve
Length
38"
Shoulder
Width
24"

All measurements in inches, garment laid flat.  ·  For best fit, compare against a garment you already own.

Pre-Order

Secure Your Allocation

221 units. When the run closes, it closes. No restocks. No exceptions.

50% deposit (360.5 CAD) required at checkout to confirm your allocation.