Am I sure my jacket is warm enough for winter hiking?
We've developed your short jacket for winter conditions: cold, rain and snow. Insulation is 200 g/m² wadding on the body and 150 g/m² on the arms. The lined hood keeps your head warm and protected.
Elastic cuffs at the bottom of the jacket and sleeves complete the package for a comfortable jacket.
How does my jacket protect me from the elements?
Your short jacket has been designed with a waterproof outer component that blocks the passage of water and wind. To stay warm in winter, you also need to protect your extremities (head, hands, feet). The warm hood, elasticated cuffs and high collar keep the cold out. Two warm, soft fleece pockets protect your hands from the cold.
WATERPROOF JACKET
The waterproofness of a jacket is not limited to that of its components: the technique used to assemble the various parts is also an assessment criterion.
Whether thermally bonded or sewn and then waterproofed, the overall waterproofness of your jacket is measured using a shower test developed by Decathlon, which simulates rainfall of different intensities.
So this waterproof jacket protects you from a downpour, i.e. 12 cm of rain in 2 hours.
WATERPROOF JACKET COMPONENTS
The waterproofness of a fabric, ensured by a coating or membrane, is measured in Schmerber or mm H²0 (pressure exerted by a column of water). The higher the number, the more waterproof the fabric.
This jacket features a waterproof component (JIS 1092 standard) resistant to 12,000 mm H²0 (Schmerber) before washing.
Water often seeps through the seams. Does my jacket have taped seams?
Your short jacket is waterproof thanks to its 100% taped seams. Waterproof adhesive strips on the inside of the garment make the seams watertight, limiting water ingress in these sensitive areas.
We validated the waterproofness with a shower test specially designed to reproduce the conditions of a 2-hour downpour. We've also worn it in the field in all conditions to make sure it's right for you.
A practical short jacket with clever details
Clever, practical details: 2 hand-warmer pockets, 4 secure outside pockets, 1 secure inside pocket, 1 mesh inside pocket to keep everything close at hand.
Warm hood and removable fur to suit your needs and style.
A comfortable short jacket for the cold with a unique style
We designed this short jacket with a comfortable volume so that it can be combined with a warm second layer such as a fleece.
Its short, blouson-style cut is ideal for protecting you from the cold during your winter outings in the city or in the mountains.
Will my short jacket stand up to regular use over time?
To ensure the durability of our products, we carry out tests on the chosen components: resistance to rubbing and abrasion, colorfastness, resistance to repeated washing. All these tests are carried out on the component of your short jacket.
How can I preserve the technical qualities of my short jacket?
A fabric's water repellency is its ability to let water slide off its surface without absorbing it. This means the fabric doesn't become waterlogged, and remains light, breathable and warm. Water repellency is achieved by a treatment applied to the outer face of the fabric. This treatment needs to be renewed over the life of the garment (we recommend every wash). Products (spray or liquid) are available for this purpose in our stores.
How should I dress for snow hiking?
To dress properly in winter, whatever your activity, we recommend applying the 3-layer principle:
layer 1: technical undergarments allow moisture transfer to keep the skin dry.
layer 2: the second layer (fleece, sweater) provides warmth and moisture transfer.
layer 3: the jacket protects against external conditions: rain, snow, wind.
The whole garment must be breathable to evacuate moisture.
