FORCLAZ
Women's Mountain Trekking Hooded Down Jacket - MT100 -5°C
This down jacket with hood keeps you warm during your treks in cool weather! Down to -5°C when active and 5°C when static.
Perfect for packing away when you're working up a sweat, this women's lightweight trekking jacket is filled with RDS-certified down keeping you warm whilst being light to wear in cold temperatures.
ID 8858270
BENEFITS
Compact design
Folds away into its left-hand pocket using a zip with double puller
Water repellent
Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting in
Abrasion resistance
Outer fabric: 100% polyamide, 35g/sqm. 15 denier
Warmth
Comfortable in temp. from 5°C to -5°C. Down with a fill power of 800CUIN
Weight
This down jacket weighs approximately 290g in size M
Pockets
2 zipped hand pockets
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
How warm is this down jacket?
This down jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has been certified for an active comfort temperature of -5°C, during a standardised test in a thermal chamber. The model is wearing a synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath. It works with a simulated 5km/h wind. We have also tested this model in static mode. The comfort temperature is +5°C in this case.
The advantages of a duck down and feather filling
The filling power of down has 3 advantages for mountain sports:
- Thermal insulation thanks to the air trapped in the down and feathers.
- Ultra-lightweight: down is lighter than synthetic wadding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack.
- Ultra-compressible.
Fill power of down/feather filling
The fill power is a measure of the down's thermal insulation capacity and its potential to "trap" air. It is expressed in CUIN (cubic inches). So, down with a higher fill power (higher CUIN number) will occupy more space, trap more air and provide greater thermal insulation. This down jacket, filled with 90% down and 10% feathers, has a guaranteed fill power of 800CUIN (international standard) or over.
Water-repellent property of component (not to be confused with waterproofing)
The water repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. This prevents the fabric from swelling, and keeps it lightweight and warm. The fabric of this down jacket is water repellent, however, we recommend that you wear a waterproof jacket over it in the rain. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating (PFC-free) its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with use. We recommend that you restore it after each wash.
How to care for a down jacket?
The down jacket can be worn throughout the winter and will certainly need to be washed. But the less you wash it, the more it will retain its thermal insulation and water repellency.
Our advice:
1/Machine wash with a detergent suitable for down or technical garments, at 30°, with 2 or 3 tennis balls. Gentle spin cycle.
2/ tumble dry with 2 or 3 tennis balls, and repeat 2 or 3 times until it is completely dry.
How to restore the water-repellent properties?
Once you have cleaned your down jacket, we recommend you use a water-repellent reactivator spray to preserve the hydrophobic properties of the outer fabric. This renews the fabric’s water repellent properties and optimises its performance throughout the lifespan of your garment.
A snag? This is how to repair your down jacket
A tear on a down jacket can happen when trekking! The good news is that it can be repaired with a repair patch to prevent the tear from getting bigger or feathers from escaping. Don't you feel at ease carrying out this repair yourself? Don't worry! Some Decathlon workshops offer an in-store repair service to mend your down jacket using a heat-bonded patch.
Weight of the filling
XS: 78g
S: 84g
M: 89g
L: 96g
XL: 104g
2XL: 110g
COMPOSITION
composition
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide; Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide; Filling: 100.0% Polyester
Tips for storage and maintenance
MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE 30°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
Store on a hanger in a dry place. Do not store folded in its pouch.
Restrictions on use
Not suitable for hiking in rainy weather.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
All our down jackets are laboratory tested in 5km/h winds and worn as a 3rd layer on a thermal mannequin (over a long sleeved T-shirt and fleece). Their level of thermal insulation is measured on a scale of 1 to 5, so that you can make the choice that best suits your use.
Warranty
2 Years
Agree by
10 trekkers (5 men and 5 women), who are not linked to Decathlon, tested this down jacket for a week of trekking in November 2016, in the Mont Blanc mountain range. The feedback given to us after this test let us validate this down jacket for mountain trekking.