Cut

Standard cut. The inner volume allows you to wear it over a warm 2nd warm layer such as a pullover or fleece.

Hood

Adjustable height with an elastic cord and tightening toggle.

Adjustable depth using a Velcro strip positioned at the back of the hood.

Visor at the top of the hood for good face protection.

Main component

2.5 layer design: The membrane is glued under the outer fabric and protected inside by a fine film. We use it for lightweight jackets.

MEMBRANE

The waterproof rating of a product depends on the following two main criteria: its component and its construction.

This product was made with a membrane.

This is a kind of very thin plastic film (polyurethane) that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable.

It has the advantage of being flexible, lightweight and breathable.

LAYER DESIGN

2.5 layer design: The membrane is glued under the outer fabric and protected inside by a fine film. We use it for light jacket.

COMPONENT WATERPROOFING

Laboratory tests are conducted to guarantee the waterproof rating of a component. To this end, the resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the JIS 1092 standard). The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric.

This product's component has a 15,000 mm waterproof rating and can withstand the pressure of a 15,000 mm water column.

This is also equivalent to 15000 Schmerbers.

JACKET WATERPROOFING

We conduct laboratory tests that simulate rainfall scenarios in order to guarantee the jacket's waterproof rating. This garment has been subjected to a shower test using 60 litres of water/sqm/hour for 2 hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a rain shower in the mountains.

BREATHABILITY

Component breathability is measured by its thermal evaporative resistance (RET).

This is its capacity to let water vapour generated by the body during physical activity escape and therefore avoid water accumulating on the skin.

The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric.



RET ≤ 6: very breathable fabric

RET ≤ 12: breathable fabric

RET ≤ 20: not very breathable fabric

This product was assessed at 10 RET

HOW TO RESTORE THE WATER-REPELLENT PROPERTIES

A fabric is water repellent when it allows water slide over its surface without seeping in. The fabric does not soak up water and therefore remains lightweight and breathable. The water repellent property is achieved by treating the fabric's exterior. This treatment needs to be renewed during the lifetime of the garment. The water-repellent property can be reactivated by putting the jacket in the tumble dryer for 10 minutes on low heat.

You can also use the waterproof spray (ref 8554908)

Product design: our expertise

Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont-Blanc in Haute Savoie. This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams (designers, product managers, engineers, etc) and outdoor sports enthusiasts. A great asset for designing your mountain walking products and providing you with all our expertise.