[ARAB, Ala., July 13, 2021] — frogg toggs launches its all-new FTX Armor Jacket and Bibs at iCAST 2021. Designed through collaboration with one of Bass Fishing’s top-ranked anglers Jacob Wheeler, the all-weather technical suit provides the performance of the frogg toggs Pilot Pro in a streamlined, athletic fit for better performance and efficiency.
frogg toggs and Wheeler collaborated to fill a void in the fishing industry to deliver a high-performance, technical jacket and bib that was affordable and stylish.
“To fish well, you have to be comfortable out on the water, and we set out to deliver a suit that makes you both look good and feel good,” said Will Fowler, Director of Marketing for frogg toggs. “The FTX gets the job done and doesn’t break the bank.”
The FTX Armor suit features a lightweight, athletic silhouette. The exterior consists of a Teflon® DWR-coated polyester that’s durable, breathable, lightweight, abrasion-resistant, and supple on the outer layer. The middle layer is a DriPore Gen2 PLUS® that takes water holdout and breathability to new extremes. Finally, the inner layer is a soft, smooth, nylon taffeta liner that provides a light, cool-wearing experience.
The FTX Armor jacket also features:
- An adjustable, attached vented hood with E-Z push cord lock
- Full front zip with storm flap
- Fully taped and sealed seams
- Neoprene cuffs
- 360-degree super-cinch External hook-and-loop wrist closures/adjustments
- E-Z push waist cord lock
- Zippered handwarmer pockets
- D-ring attachment loop for accessories
The FTX Armor bib also features:
- 15,000 water holdout / 10,000 MVTR
- Athletic fit
- Elastic H-back suspenders with low-profile buckles
- Taffeta lining
- Horizontal chest pocket
- Full front zip
- D-rings for accessories
- Chest take-up straps
- Reinforced knee and seat area
- Angled zippered drop pockets
- Fully taped and sealed seam
- Thigh-length zippered legs
- Adjustable hook-and-loop take-up straps at the ankles
The competitive price on frogg toggs’ FTX Armor Jacket and Bib competes with other high-end brands, with a combined MSRP of less than $300.
The collection surpasses top brands through exceptional gear technology and unmatched pricing. Sold separately, the FTX Armor jacket and suit retail for $149.99. Available in five colors including Kryptek Neptune and Typhon and Obskura Nivia, the FTX Armor suit will debut at iCAST 2021.