A comfortable and practical snow fleece
With its straight cut and 2 zippered openings on the sides, your fleece gives you the freedom of movement you need on snow. The zipped pocket secures everything that needs to be close at hand (tissues, chapstick, phone, keys...). The hood and high collar make your fleece jacket an ultra-warm garment, ideal for hiking in very cold weather and for everyday winter wear.
Am I sure my fleece is warm enough for winter hiking?
The inside of your fleece is brushed, a process known to conserve heat. The principle is simple: the component's mesh is structured to create volume and trap air, a natural insulator. It's exactly the same principle as that of fur or animal feathers. This fleece jacket also features cuffs at the bottom of the sleeves to limit the entry of cold air.
What is the polar component and why is it so hot?
Polar fleece, made from synthetic fibers, aims to reproduce the performance of wool: warmth, thermal insulation, while being lighter. It's soft, comfortable, quick-drying and breathable.
Isn't such a soft, pleasant component fragile?
To ensure the durability of our products, we carry out component tests. We check, for example, that fleeces don't pilling, that colors don't fade, and that repeated washing doesn't alter the fabric's properties. The abrasion resistance of a fabric is measured using a test called the Martindale. This machine rubs a fabric sample against a reference surface with a weight on the end.
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.
Product design: Our expertise
Our worldwide design center Quechua is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont-Blanc in Haute Savoie.
This location makes it a real meeting place between our teams (designers, product managers, engineers...) and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
A great asset for designing quality products for your mountain hikes, and providing you with all our expertise.
