This lightweight insulated jacket is made for ski touring, but is also great for general outdoor wear, especially mid to high-intensity activities due to its excellent breathing and insulation properties.
The face fabric is a lightweight double-weave recycled nylon aero100 fabric, and we use it because it provides a perfect combination of low weight, breathability, and wind protection. Plus a little bit of stretch for better movement. It's a durable 20D ripstop quality with PFC-free DWR treatment for additional water resistance.
For optimal performance, we’ve used two Polartec® Alpha® qualities: The body is lined with Polartec® Alpha® 90 (90 grams/m2) made of 100% recycled polyester, while the shoulder area, which has a more demanding muscle group, is in a thicker Polartec® Alpha® 120 (120 grams/m2) 100% recycled polyester quality. This is also more resistant to compression from backpack straps.
Key features include hand pockets and a chest pocket with zipper closure, a helmet-compatible hood with one-hand adjustment, a stiffer brim for better wind protection, an inner placket to prevent cold spots, and an elastic bottom hem.
The jacket has a technical fit with a Y-cut and articulated arms for good alpine movement, with slight ease to give it a more jacket-like function.