Forclaz Trek 500, Down Hiking Jacket, Men's

This down jacket, when worn as a 3rd layer, has a temperature rating of 14°F that was certified during a standardized test in a thermal chamber. The model is wearing a synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath. It works with a simulated 3 mph wind. We also tested this model under "static" conditions; its temperature rating is 32°F in this case.

The fill power of down has 3 advantages for mountain sports: - Thermal insulation provided by the air trapped in the down and feathers - Ultra-lightweight: down is lighter than synthetic padding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack - Ultra-compressible

The fill power is a measure of the down's thermal insulation capacity and its potential to "trap" air. It is expressed in CUIN. Consequently, the higher the fill power (i.e. the higher the CUIN number), the more space it occupies and the more air it traps thereby delivering more thermal insulation. This 85% down / 15% feather down jacket has a guaranteed fill power equal or above 660 CUIN (European standard).

Our traceability system lets us guarantee the origin of the feathers in accordance with our commitment to use responsible materials. Our suppliers are committed to using only feathers that come from ducks that are bred for their meat and are plucked after slaughtering. We have been awarded the RDS (Responsible Down Standard) certificate by a 3rd-party organization. http://developpement-durable.decathlon.com/documents-et-rapports/documents/

2XS: 5.7 oz XS: 6 oz S: 6.3 oz M: 6.6 oz L: 7 oz XL: 7.3 oz 2XL: 7.8 oz

The down jacket can be worn throughout the winter and will certainly need to be washed. Follow our advice by clicking the link below: https://www.forclaz.co.uk/advice-alias/how-should-i-look-after-my-down-jacket-tp_2579 In brief: 1/ machine wash, 86°F, 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.

The material of the quilted jacket is water-repellent. This means that drops of water roll off the fabric preventing them from soaking into the down jacket as quickly, giving you time to find some shelter. But the down jacket is not waterproof. We therefore recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over the down jacket in the event of prolonged exposure to rain.

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The product's environmental impact is calculated over its entire lifecycle using different indicators. A general score from A to E is provided to help you easily identify the most eco-friendly products by comparing products of the same type (T-shirts, pants, backpacks, etc). Decathlon is committed to displaying this environmental information. For more info: http://sustainability.decathlon.com/

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All our down jackets are laboratory tested with 3 mph wind, worn as a 3rd layer on a thermal mannequin (over a long-sleeved T-shirt and fleece). Their level of thermal insulation is measured on a scale of 1 to 5, so that you can make the choice that best suits your use.

Store on a hanger in a clean and dry place. Do not store folded in its pouch

Caring for down jackets requires special attention. Dry cleaning is recommended for this down jacket. Machine wash at 86°F, add 2 tennis balls to restore the loft of the down. Rinse twice. Tumble drying is highly recommended: synthetic cycle with 3 tennis balls to restore the loft of the down; put the jacket through several cycles until the down has dried completely, otherwise it may clump, which will reduce its insulating power. See the care instructions in the online guide