FORCLAZ
Women’s mountain trekking hooded down jacket - MT500 -10°C
Down jacket with hood designed by our team, all passionate about trekking in the mountains, for trekking in cold weather down to -10°C.
For those wanting a practical jacket for trekking, this women's all-weather down jacket is just the ticket. It's RDS-certified down and the mesh material makes it weatherproof down to -10 degrees.
ID 8646583
BENEFITS
Compact design
Pouch for easy storage in the backpack
Water repellent
Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting in
Robustness
Outer fabric with reinforced mesh to stop tears from worsening
Warmth
Down with filling power of 800CUIN (cubic in) Comfortable between 0°C and -10°C
Weight
This down jacket weighs approximately 400g in size M
Pockets
2 hand pockets and 1 inside zipped pocket, 2 open inside pockets
User comfort
Lined collar and inner pocket for a cosy feel
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
How warm is this padded jacket?
This padded jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has been certified for an active comfort temperature of -10°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 5 km/h wind. We have also tested this model in static mode. Its comfort temperature is 0°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.
How to measure the fill power of a down and feather wadding?
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.
Weight of filling
XS: 108g
S: 126g
M: 135g
L: 146g
XL: 155g
2XL: 168g
3XL: 180g
4XL: 193g
How to care for a down jacket?
The down jacket can be worn throughout the winter and will certainly need to be washed.
Our advice:
1/Machine wash with a detergent suitable for down or technical garments, at 30°C, 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.
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 padded 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 restore the water-repellent properties?
Once you have cleaned your padded 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.
HOW TO REPAIR YOUR FLEECE?
A tear on a padded 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 padded jacket using a heat-bonded patch.
COMPOSITION
composition
Filling: 10.0% Grey Duck Feather, 90.0% Grey Duck Down; Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide; Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide; Pocket: 100.0% Polyester
Tips for storage and maintenance
MAXIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 30°C. VERY MODERATE 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 mountain hiking in rainy weather
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
In November 2021, 4 independent female Forclaz trekkers and 2 members of Forclaz are tested this down jacket for 3 days of trekking up to 3,000m altitude near Chamonix, in the Mont Blanc Country. The feedback given to us after this test let us validate this down jacket for mountain trekking.
Warranty
2 Years
Agree by
Cathy: “Very pleasant to wear, lightweight, warm.” Lizzia: “I love the feminine waistline.” Stéphanie: "I loved the hood that tightens. It gives good coverage and follows the shape of the face well." Estelle: "I really liked its softness. I liked the product immediately because it is very comfortable.”