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CimAlp, authentic French brand specialising in mountain clothing since 1964 — an explanation of softshell fabric

CimAlp, authentic French brand specialising in mountain clothing since 1964 — an explanation of softshell fabric

29 Aug. 2013

CimAlp, marque française spécialiste des vêtements de montagne depuis 1964, explication sur le tissu softshell
CimAlp, an authentic French brand founded in 1964 by a visionary mountaineer. Exceptional price-to-performance ratio through direct manufacturer sales on our online shop: www.cimalp.fr.

An explanation of our technical trousers and 3-layer mountain jackets — also known in English as "Softshell nylon fabric" — designed for mountain use and hiking. They are made up of 3 bonded layers with complementary properties:

– a 160 microfibre fleece layer for thermal insulation

– a waterproof and breathable membrane

– an ultra-resistant stretch fabric on the outer face

Depending on the 3 layers that make up the softshell, the fabric will be warm to very warm (X-Warm), waterproof and breathable according to the membrane used. In all cases, this fabric will be more compact, lightweight and stretchy. The softshell is always versatile — which is why it is so popular among outdoor enthusiasts. Explore all our softshell jackets.

Cimalp is a French company with a civic conscience: We work with suppliers who share our values, enabling us to ensure quality manufacturing — not through organic certification, but through thoughtful, considered choices.

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