SNB 500 Protec, 3-in-1 Ski and Snowboard Jacket, Women's

The model in the photo is wearing a size S and measures 5'9". Measurements: Chest measurement: 88.5 cm Waist measurement: 70 cm Arm length: 57 cm

This SNB JKT 500 PROTEC is the 1st jacket on the market to protect your back against impact. The integrated Hexaflex technology protective component (hexaflex.fr) complies with directive 89/686/CEE Cat2, a European directive applicable to back protection when Alpine skiing or snowboarding. The invisible back protection vest is removable if you want to wear the jacket when you are not on the slopes.

This product is guaranteed for 5 years from the date shown on the sales receipt. A product covered by warranty will be repaired or exchanged free of charge. The warranty covers product defects, excluding those resulting from normal wear and tear and improper use.

We guarantee our products for 5 years and will repair them with the help of local professionals if you should accidentally damage them. Contact us on our website to find out more about what you need to do to get your product repaired. We take particular care in choosing all the elements and assemblies that make up our products, so that they are as durable as possible for snowboarding use.

The environmental impact of the product is calculated over its entire lifecycle and using various indicators. A score from A to E is given to help you easily identify the more eco-friendly products by comparing products of a similar type. Decathlon actively promotes this initiative: Find all our sustainable initiatives at http://developpement-durable.decathlon.com

To withstand bad weather (rain, snow, wind, etc.), the pants have been developed with a component and assembly that keep the water out and reduce wind-chill. The waterproof rating is measured by placing the product in a special shower that replicates the real-life conditions encountered by snowboarders during use. Finally, we have spent a few days snowboarding, in all conditions, to validate the waterproofing of the product.

As well as the waterproof fabric, we enhance the waterproofing of the jacket with taped seams. These are waterproof, adhesive strips taped to the inside seams of the garment to make it perfectly watertight. For this product, all seams (100%) are waterproof.

The water-repellent property of a fabric is its ability for water to form on the surface without being absorbed because of a treatment applied to the outer surface of the fabric. The fabric does not soak up water and stays light and warm. This treatment must be renewed during the life of the product, after 2 to 3 washes on average, using products available in our stores. All the waterproof jackets that we design for snowboarders are water-repellent.

A membrane is a very thin component (between 5 and 25 micrometers) applied to the internal surface of a textile substrate to give it excellent waterproof and breathable capabilities. Our membrane components stop water from getting inside while allowing the water vapor generated by your body to pass through, when snowboarding.

To keep you warm, we use faux-down fill insulation. Padding is a synthetic component made from polyester, which stores more or less air, depending on the length of the fibers. Fill can be standard, hi-tech or silicone-coated, each with different properties (warmth, low weight, elasticity, etc.).

In order to keep warm and dry, we recommend using the 3-layer rule. The principle is simple: Wear 3 layers of clothing, each one of which has a specific function. Your base layer must produce and retain warmth. Your hoodie or sweatshirt keeps you warm while the jacket protects you from the weather. All these layers should be breathable in order to evacuate humidity.

To optimize the performance and durability of your product, we recommend: Machine wash separately at 86°F. Synthetics cycle. Turn the product inside out. Use a small amount of detergent. No fabric softener. We recommend you wring it by hand. Dry on a hanger in a warm, well-ventilated place. Do not dry-clean. Do not place on a radiator. You can restore the water-resistance of the outer fabric using a fabric waterproofing spray. Read the care label.

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All Dreamscape snowboard products are tested under the actual conditions of use for which they were designed: in the snow, in the cold, and in all possible conditions you may come across when snowboarding and skiing. The design teams, product managers, engineers, and pattern makers check that the program for which the product was designed and developed perfectly matches its use in the field.

It is better to store on a hanger and avoid folding to prevent damage to the membrane. Dry thoroughly before storing in a dry, well-ventilated place.