Why are Melanzana so expensive?

Availability: Every Melanzana item is made and sold in their Leadville store. Supply is limited and demand is high, thus making it difficult to purchase in the color or style you like.

Who owns Melanzana?

Fritz Howard
At Melanzana that’s okay—it’s part of the allure. The owner and 20-year Leadville resident, Fritz Howard, has made some intentional choices—sometimes sacrificing profits—to be (and remain) a local Main Street business. As a result, Melanzana has become part of the local identity of Leadville.

Can you order Melanzana online?

Ordering online from Melanzana: Our COVID-era online shopping lottery is closed. We don’t expect to sell online again anytime soon.

How do Melanzana hoodies fit?

The Melanzana occupies the other end of the spectrum. The micro grid hoodie is a loose, boxy fit. Its hood does not fit quite as snug as the R1, and the kangaroo pocket can feel bulky at times.

What is Grid Fleece?

A grid fleece is somewhat newer versus the standard fleece. A grid pattern with elastane stitching is woven into the fabric. The breathability is better than the standard or solid fleece and that is the main selling point. A grid fleece is also less bulky vs. a standard fleece, too.

Where is Melanzana?

Leadville
Made In Leadville! Founded by Fritz Howard, Melanzana is an Italian word which means “Eggplant”, which was also the store’s original name way back in 1994.

What does Melanzana mean in English?

aubergine
noun. aubergine [noun] (British) a purple vegetable; eggplant(American) brinjal [noun] the green or purple fruit of the aubergine/eggplant used as a vegetable.

What are Melanzana made of?

Version 2 of our classic Micro Grid fabric has a bolder grid for more breathability and a wider comfort range. Now made with 100% recycled post-consumer waste. Polartec sources the fiber in the US and manufactures this fleece in Tennessee. Still just as soft and fast drying as V1.

How often does Melanzana change colors?

Every Tuesday at a random time of day. We will not disclose the time beforehand!

Is fleece warmer than merino wool?

If you get caught in the rain, wools like Merino provide better insulation, at least initially, because it contains lanolin, a natural water repellent. Fleece and wool are warmer, more water-resistant, warmer when wet and wick perspiration better than cotton.

What is a 100 weight fleece?

Lightweight Fleece (100 Weight Fleece) Lightweight (also called 100 weight) fleece is the most popular fleece jacket thickness or pullover weight used by hikers and backpackers because it will keep you warm in cool weather when you’re hiking with a backpack, without causing you to sweat.

What is a Melly hoodie?

The most coveted item they make is what’s known as the Micro Grid Hoodie, a fleece mid-layer that’s made in Leadville out of Tennessee fabric milled from U.S. raw materials (there are no asterisks on “American-made” here), and is often touted by fans as better than Big Fleece brands like The North Face and Patagonia.