Whatever your outdoor activity — hiking, walking, running — you face the elements from autumn through to early spring. While brief rain showers are manageable, proper waterproof clothing becomes essential the moment the forecast settles on "showers"! Explore the must-have water-repellent and waterproof garments to stay dry and enjoy the outdoors even when the weather turns miserable.
This ADVANCED 2 H jacket , is a model that proves to be 2x lighter and 8x more breathable than a standard Hardshell jacket. It offers a great deal of stretch — ideal for moving, walking and all dynamic activities. It is also made from a durable fabric with finer pores for better airflow. Ultimately, its membrane delivers a waterproofing rating of over 20,000 mm, making it the perfect defence against rain — even heavy downpours — and all this for a weight under 400 g!
This 3-layer Ultrashell® jacket will be an essential companion for your mountain outings, as it is genuinely built for extreme conditions and the most demanding athletes. But it will also excel for less extreme activities such as hiking or any outdoor pursuit, including rainy days in the city.
Finally, it packs down to just 1.5 L in your backpack and delivers a clean, technical look that is very much on trend! This is unquestionably the waterproof jacket to choose for tackling bad weather in style.
The PERFORMANCE 3H jacket is, for its part, a waterproof and breathable jacket which keeps you thoroughly dry with its 3-layer Hardshell fabric waterproof to>10,000 mm. Available for both men and women, it offers optimal comfort alongside a refined cut.
With breathability>10,000 g/24h/m² and a highly durable construction, this jacket also has the advantage of being lightweight and compactable. Indeed, its latest-generation 3-layer laminated fabric achieves a genuinely reduced weight and volume.
With waterproof zips, laser-bonded cuts and taped seams sealed to 1.5 cm, this is a high-protection jacket built to last — rock-solid reliability, no compromise.
Waterproofing in clothing: everything you need to know
Waterproofing is a key concept to understand before choosing a garment for rain protection. The techniques used have evolved considerably over time, and today there are essentially two: Coating: the inner surface of a fabric is coated with a layer of hydrophobic chemical product (which repels water). Most coated garments are very affordable, but the downside of this process is that most coatings quickly lose their waterproof properties. The membrane technique: this is used when a protective film is bonded to a fabric on its inner side. The key advantage of membranes is that they are flexible, more durable and more breathable. However, they are more delicate and can sometimes be punctured relatively easily, although significant progress has been made recently to produce more resistant membranes. Today this is the most widely used technique for ensuring the waterproofing of quality garments. Furthermore, the breathability provided by membranes is a definite advantage for a garment, especially for sporting activities.How is waterproofing measured?
To measure the waterproofing level of a fabric, it is placed beneath a column or tube filled with water. The fabric is then subjected to the pressure of the water column, which is progressively increased. The height at which the first drops pass through the fabric is then determined. The unit used to measure waterproofing is called the Schmerber (1 Schmerber equals a 1 mm water column). A fabric with a rating of 10,000 Schmerber can therefore withstand 10 m of water. Given that the average pressure of falling rainwater is between 1,000 and 2,000 Schmerber, for a hiking trip in light rain choose a waterproof garment rated at least 3,000 Schmerber, while for a multi-day hiking trip opt for a more waterproof garment — especially if you are heading to a destination with a risk of severe weather.
Examples of waterproof jackets
This ADVANCED 2 H jacket , is a model that proves to be 2x lighter and 8x more breathable than a standard Hardshell jacket. It offers a great deal of stretch — ideal for moving, walking and all dynamic activities. It is also made from a durable fabric with finer pores for better airflow. Ultimately, its membrane delivers a waterproofing rating of over 20,000 mm, making it the perfect defence against rain — even heavy downpours — and all this for a weight under 400 g!
This 3-layer Ultrashell® jacket will be an essential companion for your mountain outings, as it is genuinely built for extreme conditions and the most demanding athletes. But it will also excel for less extreme activities such as hiking or any outdoor pursuit, including rainy days in the city.
Finally, it packs down to just 1.5 L in your backpack and delivers a clean, technical look that is very much on trend! This is unquestionably the waterproof jacket to choose for tackling bad weather in style.
The PERFORMANCE 3H jacket is, for its part, a waterproof and breathable jacket which keeps you thoroughly dry with its 3-layer Hardshell fabric waterproof to>10,000 mm. Available for both men and women, it offers optimal comfort alongside a refined cut.
With breathability>10,000 g/24h/m² and a highly durable construction, this jacket also has the advantage of being lightweight and compactable. Indeed, its latest-generation 3-layer laminated fabric achieves a genuinely reduced weight and volume.
With waterproof zips, laser-bonded cuts and taped seams sealed to 1.5 cm, this is a high-protection jacket built to last — rock-solid reliability, no compromise.
