Women’s Warm Hiking Fleece - SH900
Store Availability
Store Availability
BENEFITS
Lightweight
780 g in size M
Freedom of movement
Straight cut for good ease of movement 2 side openings
Warmth
320 g/m² density brushed polyester insulating fleece High and enveloping collar
Pockets
2 warm hand pockets and a secure zipped pocket
Breathability
The knit lets the water vapour from the body pass through 2 side openings
Easy maintenance
Machine-washable at 40°C maximum
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
A comfortable, practical snow hiking fleece
With its straight cut and 2 side zip openings, your fleece enhances freedom of movement, essential when hiking on snow. The zipped pocket secures everything that needs to be close at hand (tissues, lipstick, phone, keys, etc.). The hood and stand-up collar make your fleece jacket ultra-warm, ideal for hiking in very cold weather and for everyday use in winter.
Can I be sure that my fleece is warm enough for my winter hikes?
The inside of your fleece is brushed – a tried and tested method for retaining heat. The principle is simple: the component knit is structured to add volume to trap air, which is naturally insulating. It is exactly the same principle as animal fur or feathers. This fleece jacket is also fitted with cuffs at the bottom of the sleeves to reduce the entry of cold air.
What is the fleece component and why is it so warm?
Fleece fabric with synthetic fibres to reproduce the performance of wool: warmth, thermal insulation yet still lightweight. It is soft, comfortable, dries quickly and lets the skin to breathe.
Is a soft and pleasant component fragile?
To ensure the durability of our products, we perform tests on their components. For example, we check that the fleeces do not pill, that colours do not run and that repeated washing does not affect the properties of the fabric. The abrasion resistance of a fabric is measured by a test called the Martindale test. This machine rubs a sample of the fabric on a reference surface with a weight at the end.
How to dress properly for snow hiking?
To dress properly in winter, whatever your activity, we recommend using the 3-layer principle:
layer 1: The high-tech base layer transfers moisture away from the body to keep your skin dry.
layer 2: The second layer (fleece, sweater) provides warmth and transfers moisture outwards.
layer 3: The jacket protects you from the outdoor conditions: rain, snow, wind.
The whole outfit must be breathable in order to eliminate moisture.
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 quality products for your mountain hikes, and providing you with all our expertise.
composition
composition
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyester; Yoke: 8.0% Elastane, 92.0% Polyester; Pocket: 100.0% Polyester
Tips for storage and maintenance
MAXIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 40°C. NORMAL TREATMENT.
BLEACHING EXCLUDED.
DRYING IN TUMBLE DRYER POSSIBLE. LOW TEMPERATURE, MAXIMUM DRUM EXHAUST TEMPERATURE 60°C.
DO NOT IRON.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN.
Storage tips
We advise you to store it in a dry light-free place, and to avoid chemicals, such as bleach, which could have a negative impact on its thermal insulation.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
We carry out 2 types of thermal testing: - fabric test - test on thermal dummy in thermal chamber We reproduce the conditions of temperature, wind (5km/h) and humidity that encountered on a mountain walk at 5km/h. We also carry out fitting tests on different body checks to check the size of the product.
Warranty
2 Years
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When they developed this fleece, our teams called on testers who used the fleece for hiking. This means that the product is finished off according to feedback from users.
Our Ecodesign Approach
Our ecodesign approach reduces the environmental impact of our products.
We’ve examined the environmental footprint of this product in order to identify how we can produce it in a more sustainable way. With this knowledge, our design teams were able to develop this product while significantly reducing its environmental impact.
Sustainable design measures implemented on this product.
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MaterialRecycled polyester
Product made from 80% recycled polyester
Using recycled polyester rather than conventional polyester reduces the CO2 emissions linked to the material by at least 17%.