At the foot of Mont Blanc, our hiking team designed this jacket for regular hikers ready to face bad weather in the mountains!
Cut
This jacket has a fitted cut. The fabric is 13% elastane and the “raglan” sleeves up to the collar give better stretchability and more freedom of movement during your hikes.
A warm layer, such as a fleece or a light padded jacket can be worn underneath.
You can choose your usual size, or a size above if you don't want it to be worn fitted.
Hood
The adjoining hood is adjustable in height and depth thanks to an elastic drawcord. Stiff visor for maximum face protection.
The small detail that makes the difference: a triangular opening on the side of the hood for better visibility to the sides.
Construction of the jacket: 3 layers
This jacket is made up of 3 layers, the best protection there is on the market: the membrane is glued between the inner and outer component layer (hence it being called 3 layers).
The membrane is a kind of very thin polyurethane film that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable.
It is protected by a mesh, and has the advantage of being softer, lighter, more durable and often more breathable than a coating.
How to look after your jacket
This jacket has waterproof strips (to ensure perfect waterproofing) that are sensitive to machine washing and can peel off over time. We therefore recommend using a sponge with water to clean any traces on your jacket, and that you very rarely wash it in the washing machine at 30°C, if you want it to accompany you on a hike for as long as possible.
WATERPROOF TESTING
Waterproofing is measured by a fabric’s resistance to water pressure expressed in mm of water column (JIS 1092 standard)
The higher the pressure, the more waterproof the fabric.
The fabric used to make this product has a 20,000 mm waterproof rating, and it can withstand the pressure of a 20,000 mm column of water.
This is also equivalent to 20 000 Schmerbers.
BREATHABILITY TEST
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: little breathability
Our product has a 6 RET rating
How do you restore the water repellent properties of your jacket?
The water-repellent property of a fabric is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. This prevents the fabric from soaking up water and keeps it lightweight and breathable. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with use.
All the steps to restore the water-repellent properties are below:
https://conseilsport.decathlon.fr/conseils/comment-reactiver-la-deperlance-de-sa-veste-tp_22965
Recommended additional product
The MH500 over trousers protect the lower half of your body for a complete and effective rain protection system for your mountain outings.
Start your hike without worrying about bad weather. This walking jacket is ideal for regular mountain hikers. Waterproof, breathable, and with a hood, it protects you in all weathers.
Waterproof
Fully taped seams. 3-layer membrane able to resist a 20,000 mm column of water.
Breathability
30 cm side openings and component that wicks away perspiration (RET=6).
Lightweight
Just 530g in size M
Anatomic design
Drawcord at the jacket hem adjustable sleeves with good coverage adjustable hood
Pockets
4 Pockets: 2 hand zip pockets, 2 inside pockets (1 zip, 1 net)
At the foot of Mont Blanc, our hiking team designed this jacket for regular hikers ready to face bad weather in the mountains!
