Summary of information and features
Main material: 100% polyamide
Membrane: 100% polytetrafluoroethylene
Heat-sealed seams
Material type: hardshell
Material thickness: 70/20 denier
Technology: 3-layer laminated fabric
Material treatment: fluor Free
Material properties: windproof, waterproof, breathable
Closure: full front zip with double sliders
Hood: with drawcord
Ventilation: zips under arms
Pockets: 2 front zipped pockets + tel. compartment
Weight: 530 g
Hybrid construction for greater strength and freedom of movement
Combination of a resistant, protective fabric (147 gr/m2 ; 70 denier) on the areas to be protected from rubbing (shoulders, outer arm, front and back bottoms) and a light, breathable fabric (109 gr/m2 ; 20 denier) elsewhere.
Back 2 cm longer than the front to ensure maximum protection and to cover the thermal layer 2 worn underneath if necessary.
With or without hood
With hood,
Hood fully adjustable in height and depth.
Semi-rigid visor with integrated mesh headband for a high level of protection and better support.
High stand-up collar effectively protects the lower face.
2 Pockets
2 hand pockets, accessible even when wearing a backpack, close with a waterproof YKK AquaGuard zip.
A dedicated mesh cell phone pocket is included inside the right-hand pocket.
Front zip
Full-length YKK AquaGuard waterproof zip with inner flap for wind protection. The underflap is folded at the bottom for easy zip engagement.
Double slider for opening from the bottom of the jacket.
Soft fabric flap at the top of the collar to protect the chin.
Protection
Double tightening with elastic drawcord and tanka at bottom of garment.
Sleeve cuffs cover wrist and are scratch-adjustable.
Wrist gusset for wearing gloves with the jacket.
Waterproof fabric
The waterproofness of a fabric, ensured by a coating or membrane, is measured in Schmerber or mm of water (pressure exerted by a column of water). The higher this number, the more waterproof the fabric. The higher the number, the more waterproof the fabric.
This jacket has 2 waterproof components (JIS 1092 standard):
- A main component, highly resistant to 20,000 mm of water (Schmerbers) before washing
- A secondary component, on the chest, inside the sleeves, resistant to 20,000 mm of water (Schmerbers) before washing.
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.
For example, this MT500 waterproof jacket protects you from a mountain storm rainfall, 450 liters of water /m²/h for 4 hours.
Breathable fabric
Pour savoir si un tissu est respirant, on mesure sa résistance évaporative RET (norme ISO 11092). Plus la résistance est faible, plus le tissu laisse s’échapper la vapeur d'eau et donc plus le tissu est respirant.
On considère que si :
RET < 9 = tissu très respirant
9 < RET < 12 = tissu respirant.
Voici les valeurs de respirabilité de cette veste :
> Tissu le plus résistant : RET < 12 (ou 3621 g/m²/24h, norme JIS1099A)
> Tissu le plus léger : RET < 8 (ou 2972 g/m² /24h, norme JIS1099A)
Water-repellency information and how to reactivate water-repellency?
The product's ability to let water slide off the surface. As a result, your garment will not become waterlogged and will remain light and breathable.
As a result, your garment will not become waterlogged and will remain light and breathable. Water-repellency is achieved by a treatment applied to the outer face of the fabric, but these properties may be altered with use.
Water-repellency can be reactivated by tumbling the jacket for 10 min at low temperature.
You can also use FORCLAZ water-repellent (ref. 855490).
How to care for a waterproof jacket
Find out more about our care tips:
www.forclaz.fr/how-to-maintain-and-repair-an-impermeable-jacket
Weight
S : 0.514 kg
M : 0.546 kg
L : 0.53 kg
XL : 0.582 kg
2XL : 0.586 kg
3XL : 0.64 kg
