What type of padding is used to give my jacket warmth?
Recognized for their high thermal insulation, down and feather also provide an excellent weight/warmth/compression ratio. However, remember that the warmth provided comes from the combination of the weighting of down/feathers and the filling power of the jacket. Together, they provide you with warmth and insulate you from the cold. (Padding 50% down and 50% feathers in the body, recycled wadding 100 g/m² at the bottom of jacket and arms, 60 g/m² on the collar).
Which components are added to the padding give it warmth?
In addition to its filling, your jacket's waterproof zippers, snow skirt, collar and adjustable hood and cuffs offer better protection against the cold.
What is a membrane and what's it for?
The membrane is a very thin component applied to the inner surface of the jacket’s outer fabric. This hydrophilic component prevents water from seeping in while wicking away perspiration. The membrane is key to staying warm and dry.
How is the water resistance of a jacket measured?
The resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. A fabric with a waterproof rating of 8,000 mm is resistant to the pressure exerted by an 8,000 mm column of water.
Which parts of the jacket protect me from bad weather?
The 500 jacket was rigorously developed and assembled to stop water getting in and to prevent wind chill, so you can brave the bad weather. To check its water-resistance, this jacket was placed under a special shower to reproduce the conditions faced by a skier. We tested this product’s waterproofness in use over several days in various weather conditions.
Why is water-repellency needed for my jacket?
The water-repellent property of a fabric is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. This jacket features water-repellent components that extend its weather resistance. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface. However, this property may deteriorate with use.
How to restore your jacket's water-repellent properties?
Remember that water-repellency can be restored. To do this, you can use a waterproofing spray (sold in our stores): spray the product evenly over the entire garment, then allow to dry for 10 to 12 hours).
What is a "breathable" jacket?
This garment wicks away the water vapour produced by your body when exercising. To see if a fabric is breathable, its resistance to evaporative heat (RET) is measured in a standardized ISO 11092 test. The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. The 500 jacket has an RET of 11. However, it is the technical solutions (zips, vents, mesh) that Wedze uses, which reduce the condensation inside the garment and maximize breathability.
What is the cut of the 500 jacket?
Slim fit. The jacket has sides that fall straight and remain parallel without trying to follow the shape of your chest. The inner volume lets you wear this jacket with a first and second technical layer.
How to dress to stay warm on the slopes?
To keep warm and dry, just apply the 3 technical layers rule:
- Layer 1 or second skin, to stay dry.
- Layer 2 or an insulating layer, to keep the heat in.
- Layer 3 or a protective layer, to protect against bad weather.
In case of a fall, how can I prevent snow from entering?
The snow skirt (which is automatic), as well as the adjustable cuffs, protect from drafts and prevent snow from entering, especially in case of a fall.
How do I wash my jacket?
* Wash the jacket inside-out
* Machine wash at 30°, delicate cycle with little detergent and without fabric softener.
* Put 2 clean, ideally white, tennis balls in the drum of the washing machine.
* Perform a second or third rinse cycle to make sure that any remaining detergent from the previous wash has been eliminated.
How do I dry my jacket?
Tumble dry (strongly recommended)
* Gentle or delicate cycle.
* Be sure to select a gentle spin cycle.
* Dry on several long cycles to dry completely.
* Between 2 cycles, shake the down to break up the clumps of feathers which form during washing.
If you do not have a dryer, the process is longer. (drying flat can take one to two weeks). Make sure you pat the jacket to avoid feather balls (at least 4-5 times)
Where do the feathers come from?
Our traceability system guarantees the origin of the feathers in accordance with our commitment to use responsible materials. Our suppliers are committed to using only feathers that come from ducks that are raised for their meat and plucked after slaughter.
A score for comparing products' environmental impacts
The environmental impact of the product is calculated over its entire life cycle and using various indicators. An overall ABCDE score helps you easily identify products with the best environmental performance by comparing and contrasting products of the same type (T-shirts, pants, backpacks, etc.).
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