Since I've just recently jumped on the A* bandwagon, I'll totally and blindly agree with what Aaron said!!     A* FTW!! (btw, my textile jacket was a Cortech, which I never thought would hold up as well as it did.  It will be replaced this year simply because I can afford to and I'd like to upgrade, but 5 years later, it's still looks like it did when I bought it, even after the wreck)