Waterproofing of the garment
This garment has been subjected to a shower test using 60 litres of water/sqm/hour for 2 hours. This test replicates the average conditions of a rain shower.
The fabric of this jacket is water repellent: this is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. As a result, the fabric does not soak up the water and remains lightweight and breathable. A fabric is made water repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface.
What's more, all the seams are taped
How to maintain the waterproofing of your jacket over the long term
The fabric's water repellent properties must be reactivated in order to preserve long-lasting effective waterproofing: we recommend that this is done every 3 washes or after wearing a dozen times in the rain. After washing, the garment must be thoroughly rinsed, after which the water repellent properties can be easily reactivated by warming: in a tumble dryer or with a hairdryer for a relatively short period. You will find all our advice in the care instructions of this product data sheet.
Technical hood
The height of the hood can be adjusted using a drawcord. It can be adjusted in depth with the rip-tab at the back of the hood. The hood has a shape memory visor to provide good face protection.
Full pocket system
7 pockets in all! 2 side pockets to warm your hands. 2 large outer bellows pockets with a flap and press stud closure. 1 outside chest pocket and 1 inside pocket with a zip for keeping belongings safe. 1 inside mesh pocket for your gloves, for example, to keep them warm against your body!
Technical linings
Bi-material lining around the body: mesh in the back to enhance the breathability of the garment and nylon at the hips to maximise the freedom of movement and abrasion-resistance. Ultra soft touch material in the hood for even more comfort.
Component waterproofing
We measure a fabric's resistance to water pressure, expressed in terms of the height of a water column in mm (based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the pressure, the higher the waterproof rating of the fabric. Components with a 2000 mm rating can withstand the pressure of a 2000 mm column of water (which is equivalent to a rain shower lasting two hour).
Component breathability
To assess the breathability of the fabric, the evaporative resistance, RET (test based on the ISO 11092 standard), is measured. The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapour generated by physical activity can escape, hence 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.
A score for comparing the products' environmental impact
The product's environmental impact is calculated over its entire life cycle using different indicators. A score ranging from A to E is provided so that you can easily identify the more eco-friendly products by comparing products of the same type (T-shirts, trousers, backpacks, etc.) Decathlon is committed to displaying the environmental information of its products. For more info: http://sustainability.decathlon.com/
