Men's hooded mountain and trekking down jacket Forclaz MT100

Description

This padded jacket, filled with RDS-certified down, has been designed for your mountain hikes in cool weather, for temperatures down to -5 °C. What warmth does this padded jacket provide? This padded jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has been validated for a comfort temperature during activity of -5 °C in a protocol-based test in a thermal chamber. The mannequin is wearing a long-sleeved synthetic T-shirt and a thin fleece underneath. Walking with a simulated wind of 5 km/h. We have also tested this model "at rest". Its comfort temperature in this case is +5 °C. What are the advantages of a duck down and feather filling? The fill power of the down gives it 3 qualities for mountain sports: - Thermal insulation, thanks to the air trapped in the down and feathers. - Ultra-lightweight: for equivalent thermal insulation, feathers are lighter than synthetic wadding. This saves space in your backpack. - Ultra-compressibility. What does the RDS label mean? The RDS label certifies compliance with animal welfare requirements and guarantees traceability from the source to the final product. License number: 859825, Certification body: Control Union Certifications B.V. How is the fill power of a down and feather filling measured? The fill power represents the thermal insulation capacity of the down, thanks to the formation of a volume of trapped air. It is expressed in CUIN. The higher the fill power of the down (the higher the CUIN number), the more space it occupies and the more air it traps, thus being more insulating. For this padded jacket with 90% down / 10% feather filling, the fill power is 800 CUIN or higher (international standard). Water-repellent effect of the component (not to be confused with waterproofness). The water-repellent effect of a fabric is its ability to let water slide off its surface without absorbing it. This way, the fabric does not become waterlogged and remains light and warm. The material is water-repellent, but we recommend that you wear a waterproof jacket over it if you are exposed to rain. The water-repellent effect is obtained by a PFC-free treatment applied to the outer side of the fabric, but with use, these properties may be altered. It is advisable to reactivate it after every wash. How to care for your down and feather padded jacket? The padded jacket is worn throughout the winter, and you may need to wash it at the end of the season. But the less you wash it, the more it retains its thermal insulation and water repellency. In summary: 1/ machine wash with a detergent for down or technical sports clothing, at 30 ºC, with 2 or 3 tennis balls. Gentle spin cycle. 2/ tumble dry on a cotton programme, with 2 or 3 tennis balls, 2 or 3 times until completely dry. How to reactivate the water-repellent effect?

Product summary

Men's hooded mountain and trekking down jacket Forclaz MT100 is a product in the “Sportswear” category from the shop Decathlon. Price: 670.000 Gs (≈ $110). Key characteristics: Brand: SIMOND; Colour: Mostaza, Caqui, Azul asfalto.

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