Cut
This jacket has a fitted cut. The 13% elastane fabric and the raglan sleeves going all the way up to the neck provide greater stretch and more freedom of movement when you're hiking.
A warm layer, such as a fleece or a light down 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 hood is adjoining, adjustable in height and depth thanks to an elasticated cord. 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 constructed with 3 layers, providing the best protection on the market: the membrane is glued between the inner layer and the outer layer of the component (hence the name of 3-layer component).
The membrane is a kind of very thin polyurethane film that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable.
It is protected by a knit, and has the advantage of being softer, lighter, more durable and often more breathable than a coating.
PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS
To give your hands extra protection against the cold and the rain, Jehanne, our stylist opted for a shape with good coverage of the palm.
WATER-RESISTANCE TEST
We measure the water resistance of the fabric & the water resistance of the entire jacket.
The water-resistance of this fabric is 15,000 mm Schmerber: this means that it withstands the pressure exerted by 15,000 mm of water column (ISO standard test).
This jacket has also been validated by a shower test reproducing conditions of a storm / 30 cm of rain in 3 hours.
For the most curious, all the details are here:
https://www.quechua.fr/conseils/comment-mesurer-limpermeabilite-dune-veste-a_104488
HOW TO RESTORE THE WATER-REPELLENT PROPERTIES OF MY 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
BREATHABILITY TEST
The breathability of a material is its capacity to wick away the water vapour generated by perspiration. During intense effort, it is, therefore, essential to wear very breathable clothing so you do not stay wet.
Breathability is measured by the RET, the resistance of a fabric to the evacuation of moisture. The lower this coefficient, the more breathable the fabric is:
RET ≤ 6: very breathable fabric
RET ≤ 12: breathable fabric
RET ≤ 20: fabric with low breathability
RECOMMENDED COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCT
MH500 overtrousers, to protect the lower half of your body for a complete and effective rain protection system for your mountain outings.