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Men’s Waterproof Hiking Jacket NH500 Imper
Preparation is something we take seriously. This waterproof jacket's been tested against a 5m barrage of rain. With 4 sealed pockets and a breathable lining, it'll keep you trekking in all weathers.
ID 8844508
- 2-year warranty
- 365 days to return for members
waterproofWaterproof coating 5000mm H2O (Schmerbers) | 100% taped seams
pockets4 sealed pockets: 2 zipped hand, 1 watertight chest, 1 inner Velcro
anatomic designZip along the entire length so you can put it on easily Available in S to 4XL
breathabilityHydrophilic coating RET=12: reduces condensation | Mesh lining- Water resistance of the fabricThe waterproofing of a fabric by a coating or a membrane is measured in Schmerbers or H20 mm (pressure of a water column). The higher this number, the more waterproof the fabric. This jacket is designed with a waterproof coating (JIS 1092 standard): this component resists 5,000 mm H20 (Schmerbers) before washing (equivalent to the pressure exerted by a 5 metre column of water).
- Fabric water-repellencyThe fabric of this jacket is water-repellent, i.e. water runs off its surface without being absorbed. This prevents the fabric from soaking up water and keeps it lightweight and breathable. The water repellent property is achieved by treating the fabric's exterior. In addition, we taped the main seams that are most exposed to the rain.
- Fabric breathabilityOur product's fabric is extremely breathable - 12 TER The breathability of a component is measured by its "Thermal Evaporative Resistance". This is its capacity to let out water vapour produced by the body during activity. The lower the Thermal Evaporative Resistance (TER), the higher the breathability of the fabric. TER < 9 = extremely breathable fabric RET <12 = very breathable fabric RET < 20 = breathable fabric RET > 20 = slightly to not at all breathable fabric.
- How do you maintain the waterproofing quality of your jacket over time?To maintain a durable water-repellent fabric, we recommend reactivating it regularly. Do this every three washes (it is important to rinse abundantly) or after a dozen uses in the rain. You can easily reactivate the water repellent property by warming the fabric: - in a tumble dryer for 15 minutes (synthetic programme) - with a hair dryer at a distance of 20 cm by going back and forth twice - or two strokes with an iron on the delicate setting without the steam function
- Choose your waterproof jacket according to your sports effortDuring sports activity, the extent to which we perspire depends on the intensity/duration of the physical effort.If the breathability of the fabric is not adapted to your type of physical activity, the perspiration vapour condenses inside the jacket.You will feel damp inside:It is not rain coming through but perspiration vapour condensing.Choose your jacket according to your type of physical activity.This jacket is designed for the occasional one-day hike at a speed of 5 km/h
- Recommended additional productTo protect the lower body as well and have a very effective outfit to protect you against the wind and showers, we recommend the men's NH500 over-trousers.
Features
Design benefits
Design details
Specifications
Details
| frequency | regular |
| weather conditions | mild weather, rainy weather |
| rain | moderate rain |
| fit | loose |
| number of pockets | 4 pockets |
| zip type | full zip |
| ventilation system | without zip ventilation |
| closed pocket | closed pocket |
| main material | synthetic |
| playing surface | flat or hilly terrain |
| waterproof | waterproof |
| hood | with hood |
| rip-tab pocket, zip closed pocket | |
| breathability | breathable |
| ventilation | low |
| style | plain |
| mm H2O (Schmerbers) | 5,000 mm |
| type of length | at the hips |
| windproof | windproof |
| sleeves length | long sleeves |
| type of waterproofing | coating |
| breathability (in RET) | 12 < RET < 20 : poorly breathable |
Composition
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyester |
Lining: 100.0% Polyester |
Coating: 100.0% Polyurethane |
Usage & care
Environmental impact
Carbon footprint
Kg CO2 eq.
12.826Contribution
| Raw material | 87% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Packaging | 1% |
| Distribution | 5% |
| Use | 3% |
| End of life | 1% |
It is calculated by modelling the life cycle of the product following the recommendations of the PEF methodology (Product Environmental Footprint). This carbon footprint is an estimate. It may therefore be slightly overvalued or undervalued.Learn more
Ecodesign approach
Analysing the product's environmental footprint enabled us to identify the most impactful stages of its life cycle. Thanks to this approach, our design teams were able to develop this product while significantly reducing its environmental impact.More about our approach
Recycled polyester
Product made from 58% recycled polyesterUsing recycled polyester rather than conventional polyester reduces the CO2 emissions linked to the material by at least 17%.
Dope dyed
Product made from 26% dope dyed yarnUsing this mass-dyeing process enables us to reduce CO2 emissions linked to the production of dyed textiles by at least 17% compared to conventional dyeing.
