This women's waterproof jacket is designed for coastal sailing in wet, stormy, and windy conditions.
Water resistance level
We measure a fabric's resistance to water pressure in mm of water column (ISO 811). The higher the water pressure the fabric resists, the more waterproof it is. Here are the waterproofing ratings:
Component resistant to 5,000 mm of water pressure before and after aging (5 washes). This is equivalent to an average pressure of 5,000 Schmerber exerted by water during rain. The jacket's water resistance was tested in a rain shower of 60 liters of water/m²/hour for 2 hours.
Jacket Waterproofing
- High collar
- Injection molded plastic to prevent salt oxidation
- Water repellent components (water runs off the fabric)
- 100% taped seams
- The central opening has a flap with a drainage channel for optimal waterproofing
Hood
The hood does not fold into the collar; it is fixed. Fully adjustable hood in depth and height. Visor with headband to provide good protection and a better fit. The high collar effectively protects the neck.
Pockets
2 zip pockets on the front of the jacket for hands or small items
1 internal pocket on the right side of the chest with tab closure
NOTE: The pockets are NOT waterproof
Front zipper closure
A full-length zipper with an internal flap protects against wind and water. Soft fabric flap at the top of the collar to protect the chin.
Fabric breathability
To check if a fabric is breathable, we test its evaporative resistance (RET, ISO 11092). The lower the fabric's resistance, the more moisture evaporates, and the higher the breathability. We consider this if: RET < 9 = very breathable fabric
9 < RET < 12 = breathable fabric
The breathability of the jacket is as follows:
More resistant fabric: RET < 12 (or 3621 g/m²/24 hours, JIS1099A standard)
Lighter material: RET < 8 (or 2972 g/m²/24 hours, JIS1099A standard)
Information on water repellent properties
A fabric is water repellent when water slides off the surface of the fabric without penetrating. Your jacket does not get soaked and remains light and breathable. Water repellent properties are achieved by a treatment applied to the outer side of the fabric, but in practice, these properties can be altered. Water repellent properties can be reactivated by placing the jacket in a dryer for 10 minutes at the lowest temperature.
How to wash your jacket
To maintain its waterproof properties, infrequent washing is recommended. Close all zippers and flaps, empty all pockets, and then turn the garment inside out to wash. You can wash it on a synthetic cycle at 30°C or 40°C with your usual detergent. Do not use fabric softener, which can damage the garment's existing performance, or bleach. Very important: Choose a full rinse cycle or an extra rinse.
How to reactivate the jacket's water repellent ability
Drying is an essential phase in reactivating the water repellent treatment. We recommend laying the jacket flat on a clothes rack and letting it air dry. Radiator? Forget it! Then place it in the dryer on a short synthetic cycle, i.e., 10 to 15 minutes, before turning it right side out again. Caution: do not over-dry the garment.
This women's water-repellent sailing jacket is designed for coastal sailing in rainy or windy conditions. Light and breathable, it has a high collar and resists moderate rain for up to two hours.
Waterproof
100% taped seams
2-layer coating
5,000 mm Schmerber
Windproof
Fabric specially coated to reduce the wind's cooling effect.
Pockets
3 zippered pockets, 1 internal
Pockets not waterproof
Breathability
Breathable coated fabric (RET <12): reduces condensation
10,000 mm (g/m²/24 hours)
Water repellent
Specially treated so that water slides off the fabric surface.
Water resistance
Water-resistant zippers to salt water and sea air.
Abrasion resistance
Abrasion-resistant weave
20,000 cycles
This women's waterproof jacket is designed for coastal sailing in wet, stormy, and windy conditions.
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