WOMEN'S DOWNHILL SKI JACKET 900 - BLUE

What type of fill is used to provide warmth?

Recognized for their excellent thermal insulation, down and feathers also offer an excellent ratio of warmth to weight and compression. The warmth comes from the combination of the weight of the down/feathers and the fill power of the jacket. This helps to trap air and insulate you from the cold. (Fill 75% down and 25% feathers in the body, recycled 200 g/m² fill on the shoulders).

Which components added to the padding give it warmth?

In addition to your jacket's lining, the cuffs, snow skirt, waterproof zippers, high collar, and hood adjustments keep the warm air inside and prevent cold air from getting inside.

What is a membrane and what's it for?

The membrane is a very thin component applied to the inner surface of the outer fabric. This hydrophilic component prevents water from seeping in while wicking away the perspiration produced by the body. The membrane is unbeatable when it comes to staying warm and dry.

How is the water resistance of a jacket measured?

The resistance of a fabric to water pressure is expressed in terms of the height in mm of a water column that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the pressure, the more the fabric is waterproof. A component with a waterproof rating of 10,000 mm can therefore withstand the pressure exerted by a 10,000 mm column of water.

Which parts of the jacket protect me from bad weather?

The jacket 900 has been developed with a rigorous component and assembly, which block the passage of water and limit the wind chill factor so that you can better cope with bad weather (rain, snow, wind, etc.). To check that it is waterproof, this jacket was placed in a special shower reproducing the conditions a skier has to cope with. We have checked the waterproofness of this product in practice in various weather conditions over several days.

What is the water-repellent feature of my jacket for?

A fabric is water-repellent when it allows water to slide over its surface without seeping in. 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 can you reactivate the water-repellency of your jacket?

Remember that water-repellency can be restored. To do this, you can use a waterproof spray (sold in our stores): Spray the product evenly over the entire garment, then leave it to dry for 10 to 12 hours).

What is a "breathable" jacket?

This is a product that can release the water vapor produced by your body when exercising. To see if a fabric is breathable, we measure its resistance to evaporative heat (RET) in a standardized ISO 11092 test. The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. The 900 jacket has an RET of 12. However, it is the technical solutions (zippers, vents, mesh) that Wedze uses that limit the condensation inside the garment and maximize breathability.

What is the fit of the 900 jacket?

REGULAR fit. The jacket has sides that fall straight and remain parallel rather than trying to follow the shape of your body. The interior volume means this jacket can be worn in combination with a 1st and 2nd technical layer.

How to dress to stay warm on the slopes?

To make sure you stay warm and dry, we recommend using the 3-technical-layer rule:

- Layer 1 or 2nd skin, to stay dry.

- Layer 2 or the insulating layer, to keep the heat in.

- Layer 3 or the protective layer, to protect against bad weather.

Because the 900 Warm jacket is very warm, we would only advise you to wear it with a second layer in case of extreme cold.

How can I prevent snow from getting in when I fall?

The snow skirt is a protection system at waist level that closes with press studs at the bottom of the ski or snowboard jacket. The snow skirt (which is automatic), as well as the adjustable cuffs, prevent the entry of snow and drafts during practice and especially in case of a fall.

How to wash my jacket?

* Wash the jacket inside-out

* Machine wash at 86°F, 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 2nd or 3rd rinse cycle to make sure that any washing product that remains from the previous wash has been eliminated.

How to dry my jacket?

Dry in a tumble dryer (strongly recommended)

* Use a gentle or delicate cycle.

* Warning, make sure you 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 that form during washing.

If you do not have a tumble dryer, the process is longer. (drying can take 1 to 2 weeks in a dry and flat place). Make sure you pat the jacket to avoid feather balls (at least 4/5 times)

Where do the feathers come from?

Our traceability system allows us to guarantee 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.

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A score for comparing products' environmental impact

The product's environmental footprint is calculated for its entire life 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, pants, backpacks, etc.).

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