Design
Comfortable and lightweight jacket (90% down/10% feathers).
Heat zones added where you need them most.
Stretch zones on the back, sides, and under the arms for freedom of movement.
The breathable stretch fabric also wicks away perspiration.
The hood fits under your helmet; and the high collar protects you from the elements.
Advice
During intense physical exertion, being dressed too warmly can actually make you feel cold. Unable to escape, perspiration stays on your skin. A liner jacket you can remove in milder temperatures is practical. Try to anticipate when you might get too hot or too cold, and open or close the vents accordingly. Sitting on the ski lift, for example, is a good time to close the vents to stay warm.
What should you wear under your ski jacket?
To stay warm and dry, use the 3-layer rule: a base layer to keep you dry, a second layer to keep you warm, and an outer layer to protect you from the elements.
L1: keeps you dry by wicking away perspiration from the skin to the other layers.
L2: helps keep you warm, such as a wool or thermal fleece sweater.
The third layer
Protects you from harsh weather while remaining breathable. Ideally, it should be waterproof, too. The third layer can also provide insulation in the case of lined pants or jackets. This complements the properties of the second layer.
*What does RDS certification mean?
Ethical down certified by RDS (Responsible Down Standard). Our traceability system guarantees the origin of the feathers in accordance with our commitment to using responsible materials. Our suppliers are committed to using only feathers that come from ducks bred for their meat. The feathers are taken post-slaughter.
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Down/feather fill power
For this 90% down/10% feather jacket
The fill power is the capacity of the down to insulate by "trapping" a certain volume of air. Down has more fill power (a higher cuin number) and takes up more space, trapping more air and providing greater insulation.
The advantages of duck down and feather fill
The down’s long-lasting fill power gives it three important qualities for freeriding:
- Thermal insulation, thanks to the air trapped in the down and feathers
- Ultra-lightweight: although lighter than synthetic fill, down offers the same degree of warmth. Even lighter in your backpack
- Ultra-compressible
How to wash your down jacket
Some tips: close all the zippers on your down jacket and put it in the washing machine (synthetic cycle at 30°C).
To preserve the fill’s power and warmth, put two tennis balls in the machine
Set on a gentle spin cycle: a fast spin cycle creates clumps that are difficult to break up.
How to dry my down jacket
During washing, the down loses its loft. Tumble-drying is the best way to restore loft and fill power. Put your down jacket in the dryer with two tennis balls. Run 2–3 drying cycles.
If you do not have a tumble dryer, dry your down jacket on a drying rack, and be sure to give it a shake from time to time, to help fluff and distribute the fill.
Our products’ environmental impact
The environmental impact of the product is calculated over its entire life cycle and using various indicators. An overall ABCDE score is given to help you easily identify products with the best environmental performance by comparing products of the same type (t-shirts, trousers, backpacks, etc.).
Decathlon is committed to displaying the environmental information of its products.
Learn more at: sustainability.decathlon.com.