In what way is this jacket waterproof?
Your jacket is waterproof thanks to a special treatment applied to the fabric. This protection means it can withstand 5,000 mm of water, as if it can withstand a 5-metre column of water! What this actually means is that you stay dry in moderate showers for around an hour.
What is a breathable fabric?
A fabric that wicks away your sweat towards the outside during periods of physical exertion. This capacity is measured on the RET rating scale: the lower the score, the better. Your jacket has a RET rating of 12, which is a “breathable” level. The result? You stay dry, inside and out!
A jacket chosen to suit your level of exertion
This jacket is ideal for hiking with total peace of mind: 2 hrs maximum, at a moderate pace (5 km/hr), on flat terrain. Why this level of accuracy? The more you sweat, the more the fabric needs to be able to breathe! Otherwise, your sweat stays trapped inside your clothing, making you wet.
How can I maintain the waterproofing?
To keep your jacket waterproof for a long time, reactivate the protective layer every 3 washes, or after a dozen uses in the rain. It’s easy to do: 15 minutes in a tumble drier (on a synthetic cycle), or a blast with a hair dryer held 20 cm away. Your jacket gets its efficiency back!
How do you reactivate its water-repellency?
To keep your jacket waterproof in the rain, reactivate the protective layer every 3 washes (ensuring you rinse thoroughly), or after 10 uses in the rain. It’s easy to do: 15 minutes in a tumble drier, a blast with a hair dryer held 20 cm away, or an iron on a low setting without steam.
Any additional recommended products to go with this one?
Wear the Raincut waterproof over-trousers to protect your lower body as well. You will then have a comprehensive protection system that is very effective against the wind and showers.
