Component waterproofing

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 JIS 1092 standard)The higher the water pressure, the more wtp the fabricThis clothing was validated in a shower test using 60 L/sqm/hr of water for 1hThis test reproduces the average conditions of a rain shower in the mountains.

A component with a 5,000 mm rating can withstand the pressure of a 5,000 mm column of water (which is equivalent to a 1h-long rain shower).

Component breathability

Component breathability is measured by its thermal evaporative resistance (RET).

This is its capacity to let water vapour generated by the body during physical activity escape and therefore avoid water accumulating on the skin.

The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric.



RET ≤ 6: very breathable fabric

RET ≤ 12: breathable fabric

RET ≤ 20: little breathability



Our product has a 12 RET rating

Practical details

Can be stored in his pocket.

Central zip opening, elasticated hood, wrists and waistband

Product design: our expertise

Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont-Blanc in Haute Savoie.

This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams (designers, product managers, engineers, etc) and outdoor sports enthusiasts.

A great asset for designing your mountain walking products and providing you with all our expertise.

Care

1/ Machine wash (30 to 40°C): fasten hook and loop tabs and zips, use gentle detergent. Wash jackets and trousers inside out. Loosen straps and elastics.

2/ Avoid folding the garment too much in the washing machine: this can damage it.

3/ Do not mix clothing styles and colours.

4/ Do not use bleach or fabric softener

5/ Rinse thoroughly followed by a gentle spin cycle.

6/ Dry either on a washing line or in the drier (minimum temperature & duration)

WHERE DO OUR JACKETS COME FROM?

Created in our international design centre at the foot of the Mont Blanc in France, this fleece is then manufactured and assembled by our suppliers in China and Vietnam.

These are partners that have genuine expertise in making our tents and with whom we are in close collaboration.

Thanks to this relationship of trust with our industrial partners, we can create high-quality technical products.