Why choose recycled polyester?
We make our polyester from plastic bottles, reducing the use of oil-based resources while preserving the material’s quality and performance.The navy blue model is made from 100% recycled polyester and the grey model from 25% recycled polyester.
Fleece fabric: Air insulation.
The brushed fleece component is designed to trap air.
This air acts as a natural insulator, keeping the body warm.
Component breathability
To assess the breathability of the fabric or the evaporative resistance, we measure RET (test based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower the fabric’s resistance, the more perspiration evaporates, and the more breathable the fabric. For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric/9 < RET < 12 = very breathable fabric/12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric/RET > 20 = little or no breathability
Component durability
We use repeated lab tests to verify the highest durability standards: an abrasion- and friction-resistance test to ensure that the fleece does not pill, a colourfastness test to check that colours do not bleed, and an aging test to ensure that repeated washing does not alter the properties of the fabric or its behaviour, thickness, or appearance.
Product design: our expertise.
Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont Blanc in Haute-Savoie, France.
This location is a real meeting place for our teams and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
The perfect spot for designing our mountain hiking products.
Where do our fleeces come from?
Created in our international design centre at the foot of Mont Blanc in France, this fleece is then manufactured by our suppliers in China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.
We collaborate closely with these partners who have specialist knowledge in fleece manufacturing.
Thanks to this relationship of trust with our industrial partners, we can create high-quality technical products.
Working conditions in our production workshops
We guarantee that our suppliers comply with our code of conduct. These suppliers are often located in developing countries where our presence helps to create jobs.
By conducting audits and having teams on site, we make sure that working environments meet certain quality standards in terms of human respect, personal fulfilment, and environmental protection.