With its chunky double-sided 10oz sherpa fleece fabric and retro good looks, the Spirit Cove from KAVU is the versatile winter warmer you'll be reaching for over and over again. It comes in a relaxed, boxy fit with a drop-shoulder silhouette, but the straight hem is cut slightly shorter than some fleeces to hit at hip length. We love the eye-catching two-tone colourways with contrast ribbed cuffs and elastic bindings on the full-length front zip. Cosiness is queen where the Spirit Cove is concerned, and to that end you've got toasty welted hand pockets and a nice high mock neck to warm your nose. Slip it on after a wild winter dip, or snuggle down into it while you’re drinking hot coffee on crisp morning camps.
Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions
| Metric (cm) | XS | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Size | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| US Size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Bust | 83.8 - 86.4 | 88.9 - 91.4 | 94 - 96.5 | 99.1 - 102 | 104 - 107 | 109-111 |
| Arm Length | 73.7 - 76.2 | 76.2 - 78.7 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 81.3 - 83.8 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 83.8-111 |
| Natural Waist | 63.5 - 66 | 68.6 - 71.1 | 73.7 - 76.2 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 88.9-91.4 |
| Hips | 88.9 - 91.4 | 94 - 96.5 | 99.1 - 102 | 104 - 107 | 109 - 112 | 114-116 |
| Inches | XS | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Size | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| US Size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Bust | 33-34 | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 |
| Arm Length | 29-30 | 30-31 | 31-32 | 32-33 | 33-34 | 33-34 |
| Natural Waist | 25-26 | 27-28 | 29-30 | 31-32 | 33-34 | 35-36 |
| Hips | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | 45-46 |
Now here’s an origin story for you. Back in the early nineties, fishing boat skipper Barry Barr was fed up with wearing cheap trucker caps that got snatched off his head in storms, never to be seen again. He decided to make a super-durable cap that wouldn’t blow off whatever the weather, and he did it by stitching the webbing material from a Teva sandal all the way around the crown. Turned out his ‘Strapcap’ was a hit, and KAVU was born.
From humble beginnings flogging Strapcaps out of the boot of his car in Seattle, Barry’s since expanded to produce a whole array of durable outdoor kit with a laid-back, van-lifer vibe. The KAVU range takes in everything from sling bags to swim shorts, and while they’re serious about producing great gear that’s made to last, they’re also not afraid to have a laugh. Their prints are bold, playful, and in some cases so loud that they’ll take some considerable chutzpah to carry off – but that’s what makes them so much fun.
