Waterproofing 1/2
We measure a fabric's resistance to water pressure expressed in mm water column (test based on JIS standard). The higher the pressure, the more waterproof the fabric.
Here are the waterproof values:
Component resistant to a water pressure of 5000mm before and after ageing (5 washes). This is equivalent to 5000 Schmerber - the average pressure exerted by water during a downpour.
The jacket's water resistance was tested under a rainfall of 60 liters of water/m²/hour for a period of three weeks.
Waterproofing 2/2
- High collar
- Injected plastic zipper to prevent salt oxidation
- Water-repellent components (water runs off the fabric)
- 100% taped seams
- Central opening with gutter flap for optimum waterproofing
Hood
The hood does not tuck into the collar, but is attached to it.
The hood is fully adjustable in depth, but not in length. For regulatory reasons, we can't fit a drawstring close to the neck.
Visor with headband for a high level of protection and better fit.
The high collar provides effective neck protection.
Pockets
2 zipped pockets on the front of the jacket for hands or other items
ATTENTION: pockets are NOT WATERPROOF
Front zipper
Full-length zip with inner flap and gutter to protect from wind and water.
Soft fabric flap at top of collar to protect chin.
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 la veste Trek 500 :
> Tissu le plus résistant : RET < 12 (ou 3621 g/m²/24h, norme JIS1099A)
> Tissu le plus léger : RET < 8 (ou 2972 g/m² /2
Water-repellent information
A fabric's water repellency is its ability to let water slide off its surface without absorbing it.
This means your jacket won't become waterlogged, remaining light and breathable. Water repellency is achieved by a treatment applied to the outer face of the fabric, but in use these properties can be altered.
Water repellency can be reactivated by tumbling the jacket in a tumble dryer for 10 minutes at low temperature.
How do I wash my jacket?
To preserve water repellency, we recommend that you limit the number of washes.
Close all zips and flaps, empty the pockets and then turn the garment inside out to wash inside out. You can wash it on a synthetic program at 30° or 40°C with your usual detergent. Do not use fabric softener, which could damage the garment's original performance, or bleach. Very important: rinse thoroughly or use a double rinse.
How do you reactivate the water repellency of your jacket?
Drying is essential to reactivate the water-repellent treatment.
We recommend that you let your jacket dry completely in the open air, flat on a drying rack. Never dry your jacket directly on a radiator.
Then tumble dry on the synthetic program for a short time (10 to 15 minutes) before putting it back on. Be careful not to over-dry the garment.
