Women's Fast Hiking Windproof Jacket FH500 Helium Wind - Purple
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BENEFITS
Compact design
Folds away into its small pocket to take up as little space as possible.
Water repellent
Water-repellent treatment on the outside of the fabric: protects from fine rain.
Lightweight
Ultra-lightweight jacket: only 105 g in size M!
Windproof
Microfibre fabric and tight knit provide a windproof effect.
Breathability
Breathable fabric. Ventilation through micro-perforations under the arms.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
Sizing and fit information
Slim fit for perfect freedom of movement and minimum wind resistance. Its volume enables you to wear a 2nd layer of light clothing such as light micro-fleece.
Hood
Adjoining hood. Easy-fit elastics automatically adjust height and depth.
Jacket hem adjustment
With cords.
Pocket system
2 zipped side pockets.
Cuff adjustment
Semi-elasticated cuffs.
Thermal comfort and Windproof
The wind causes the perceived temperature to decrease considerably! With an outside temperature of 0°C and 20 km/h winds, it will feel like the temperature is -10°C. "Windproof" components help eliminate the discomfort linked to this "freezing effect". They are very effective at reducing heat loss by creating a barrier against the wind.
Water repellent property of the component (different from waterproofing)
The water repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. In this way, the fabric does not soak up water and therefore remains lightweight, breathable and warm. The water repellent property is obtained by applying a treatment to the outer surface of the fabric. This treatment needs to be renewed during the lifetime of the garment (we recommend doing this every 3 washes).
Component breathability
To find out if a fabric is breathable, we measure its total evaporative resistance RET (test based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower the resistance, the more water vapour generated by the body in physical activity can escape through the fabric. Hence, the more breathable it is. For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric / 9
Breathability of the garment
In addition to the breathability of the fabrics used, Quechua develops technical solutions (zips, air vents, mesh, etc.) to improve the overall ventilation of all its jackets and over-trousers designed for use on long hikes (Forclaz, Bionnassay and Helium lines). These ventilation systems regulate the temperature inside the garment while also helping to eliminate the perspiration generated by the body during physical activity.
COMPOSITION
composition
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyester
Tips for storage and maintenance
MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE 30°C. NORMAL TREATMENT.
BLEACHING EXCLUDED.
DRYING IN TUMBLE DRYER POSSIBLE. LOW TEMPERATURE, MAXIMUM DRUM EXHAUST TEMPERATURE 60°C.
DO NOT IRON.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN.
Storage tips
Always make sure that this waterproof protective garment is completely dry before storing it.
Restrictions on use
Not suitable for mountaineering.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
Our team of designers is based at the foot of the Mont Blanc, in Haute-Savoie (France). All year round, we create and develop beautiful, simple and technically advanced products. We then test them ruthlessly in the field, because we believe that the only way to continually improve is to conduct tests in the real-life conditions that you will experience.
Warranty
2 Years
Agree by
A team of 12 female testers in the Mont Blanc mountain range in June 2016.