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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 alpinist. An exceptional price-to-performance ratio through direct manufacturer sales on our online shop: www.cimalp.com.

Overview of our technical trousers and mountain jackets in 3-layer fabrics, also known in English as 'Softshell Nylon fabric', for the mountains and hiking — made up of 3 bonded fabrics with complementary properties:

- a 160 microfibre fleece fabric for thermal insulation

- a waterproof and breathable membrane

- a highly 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 depending on the membrane used. In all cases, the fabric will be more compact, lightweight, and stretchy. The softshell is always versatile, which is why it has become so popular among outdoor enthusiasts. Explore all our softshell jackets.

Cimalp is a French company with a social conscience: We work with suppliers who share our approach, which allows us to ensure quality craftsmanship — without organic certification, but with genuine care.

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