Women's Hiking Windproof Jacket Helium Wind FH500

Sizing and fit information

Slim fit for perfect ease of movement and minimum wind resistance. Its volume enables you to wear a 2nd layer of light clothing such as light micro-fleece.

Hood

Adjoining hood. Easy-fit elastics automatically adjust height and depth.

Jacket hem drawstring

With drawstring.

Pockets

2 zipper side pockets.

Cuff adjustment

Semi-elasticated cuffs.

Thermal comfort and Windproof

Wind considerably increases the effect of the cold! With an outside temperature of 32°F and 12 mph winds, it will feel like the temperature is 14°F. "Windproof" components help eliminate the discomfort linked to this "freezing effect". They are very effective at reducing heat loss by creating a barrier against the wind.

Water-repellency of the component (different to waterproofing)

A fabric's water repellent property is its capacity to repel water so that it runs off its surface. This prevents the fabric from swelling and keeps it lightweight, breathable and warm. The water repellent property is achieved by treating the fabric's exterior. This treatment must be renewed throughout the garment's lifetime (recommended after every three washes).

Component breathability

To find out if a fabric is breathable, its total evaporation resistance RET (test based on ISO 11092), is measured. The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapor generated by physical activity evaporates, and the higher the fabric's breathability. For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric / 920 = little or no breathability.

Breathable garment

In addition to breathability of the fabrics used, Quechua develops technical solutions (zippers, ventilation, mesh, etc.) to improve the overall ventilation of its backpacking jackets and overpants designed for great hiking use (Forclaz, Bionnassay and Helium lines). These ventilation systems allow both temperature regulation inside the garment and help wick away perspiration generated by the body during exercise.