WELCOME TO SEVEN LAYER!
7L is a pioneering performance brand that fuses military-grade functionality with contemporary design, setting a new benchmark for performance-driven style. Drawing inspiration from the U.S. Military’s Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS), 7L blends advanced material sciences with innovative technologies to create apparel that meets the demands of both modern urban life and extreme environments. At its core, 7L is committed to sustainable innovation, modernising timeless silhouettes while championing creativity and environmental responsibility. The result is a collection that speaks to both fashion-forward thinkers and function-focused wearers, carving a unique space in the future of functional fashion.
7 LAYER SYSTEM
Featured product
Some say, these are the best t-shirts on the planet!! Designed with a relaxed, 90s-inspired oversized fit, our Basics T-shirt features slightly larger proportions and dropped shoulders for a casual, comfortable look. Crafted from high-quality 320 gsm cotton jersey, it showcases our “SEVEN LAYER” logo printed on the back. These are the best T-shirts you’ll ever wear. Stick with your usual size.
LATEST NEWS
Official 7L Walk and Talk 2025
Mission: WT001 - Macclesfield Forest Walk & Talk WT001 Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 RV: Leathers Smithy, Clarke Lane, Macclesfield SK11 0NE England Time: 10:00am This Sunday we will be host...
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Schoeller to Close Swiss Manufacturing Plant, 170 Employees To Lose Jobs
It's something we never thought we'd see or hear, but Schoeller Textil AG will cease manufacturing operations in Sevelen, Switzerland, toward the end of 2025. Our founder Jamie Lundy visited Schoe...
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SHOP BY LAYERS
The Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) mentioned above, specifically Generation III (Gen III), is a modular, seven-layer clothing system developed by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, providing soldiers with versatile protection across their a wide range of environmental conditions, from -60°F to +40°F (-51°C to 4°C). The system is designed for flexibility, allowing users / wearers to add or remove layers (Layer 1 to Layer 7) to adapt to changing weather, activity levels, and mission requirements. Each layer serves a specific function—moisture wicking, insulation, wind resistance, or waterproofing—and is optimized for durability, breathability, and compatibility.
SEVEN LAYER
WHO ARE WE?
ABOUT
Manchester-based SEVEN LAYER is a luxury performance brand known for its innovative designs, use of advanced technology, craftsmanship and unique style.
INSPIRED BY
Initially inspired by ECWCS (Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System), the archival foundation of the US military layering system, SEVEN LAYER integrates lifestyle-led functional garments with military inspired silhouettes.
FUNCTIONAL-FIRST
We utilise innovative outerwear technologies and proven material sciences and fuse it with fashionable and relevant apparel. We invest heavily into researching our designs and materials, ensuring our customers receive some of the most luxurious and adaptable garments on the planet.
