Women’s Mountain Trekking Sleeveless Down Gilet - MT100
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BENEFITS
Compact design
Easily folds away into its right-hand pocket using a zip with double puller.
Water repellent
Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting in. PFC-free
Abrasion resistance
Outer fabric: 100% polyamide, 35 gr/sqm. 15 denier
Warmth
Down with filling power of 800 CUIN (cubic inches). Jacket hem tightening. Cuffs.
Weight
This gilet weighs approximately 210 g in size M
Pockets
2 zip hand pockets
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
WHAT DOES THE RDS CERTIFICATION MEAN?
RDS or “Responsible Down Standard” is a worldwide certification issued by an independent organisation to volunteer brands.
This standard enables us to guarantee the origin of the feathers in accordance with our commitment to use responsible materials. Our suppliers commit to using only feathers from geese and ducks raised for their meat and slaughtered before down and feathers are collected.
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.
For this down jacket with its 85% down and 15% feathers filling, the fill power is guaranteed to be 800 CUIN or more (international standard).
What are the advantages of a duck down and feather filling?
The durability and fill power properties of down give this jacket 3 qualities for hiking:
- Thermal insulation thanks to the air trapped in the down and feathers
- Ultra low weight: down is lighter than synthetic wadding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack
- Ultra-compressible
In case of rain
The material of the quilted jacket is water repellent. It allows drops of water to slide off the fabric which delays the penetration of water into the quilted jacket while you get out of the rain. We nevertheless recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over the quilted jacket in the event of prolonged exposure to the rain.
How to maintain your quilted 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.
Video:
https://youtu.be/6_wAcsvoHr0
In summary:
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 do I reactivate the waterproofing 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.
Weight of the filling
XS: 53 g
S: 57 g
M: 63 g
L: 70 g
XL: 75 g
2XL: 81 g
A snag? This is how to repair your down jacket
A tear on a padded jacket can happen when trekking! The good news is that it can be repaired so the tear doesn’t get any bigger or to stop the feathers from escaping.
Don't you feel at ease carrying out this repair yourself? Don't worry! Our in-store Decathlon workshops offer a repair service to mend your padded jacket using a heat-bonded patch.
composition
composition
Padding: 10.0% Grey Duck Feather, 90.0% Grey Duck Down; Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide; Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide; Padding - Inner fabric: 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.
Restrictions on use
Not suitable for mountain hiking in rainy weather
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Warranty
2 Years
Agree by
10 trekkers (5 men and 5 women), independent of Décathlon, tested this down gilet during a week-long trek 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.