Sizing and fit information
Fitted cut for great ease of movement and minimum area exposed to the wind. The roomy interior of this jacket means it can be worn over a light, thin second layer such as a fleece or lightweight down jacket.
Pocket system
2 simple pocket beside of body for easy use.
Cuff adjustment
Elasticated cuffs.
Thermal comfort and windproof
Wind considerably increases the effect of the cold! So, for 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 component (different to being waterproof)
The water repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it.
As a result, the fabric does not soak up water & stays light, breathable & warm. A fabric becomes water-repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface. This treatment must be renewed throughout the garment's lifetime (recommended after every three washes).
Component breathability
To find out if a fabric is breathable, its evaporative resistance RET (test based on ISO 11092) is measured. The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapour generated by physical activity is able to evaporate, and the higher the fabric's breathability. For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric / 9 < RET < 12 = very breathable fabric / 12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric / RET > 20 = little or no breathability.