Quechua Raincut NH100, Country Walking Full Zip Raincoat, Men's

This clothing was validated in a shower test using 60 L/sqm/hr of water for 1 hour. This test reproduces the average conditions of a shower. The fabric of this jacket is water-repellent: this is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. As a result, the fabric does not soak up water and stays light and breathable. A fabric is made water-repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface. What's more, we taped the main seams, i.e. those most exposed to the rain.

In order to maintain good waterproofing, the fabric's water-repellent properties must be reactivated: we recommend doing this every 3 washes or after a dozen uses in the rain. After washing, the product must be rinsed thoroughly and then the water-repellent property is easily reactivated by warming the fabric: in a tumble dryer or with a hairdryer for a relatively short period. You will find all our advice in the instructions of this product data sheet.

The resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. A component with a 2000 mm waterproof rating can therefore withstand the pressure of a 2000 mm column of water.

To find out if a fabric is breathable, its RET evaporative resistance (test based on ISO 11092) is measured. The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapor generated by physical activity can escape, hence the higher the fabric's breathability. For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric / 9 < RET < 12 = very breathable fabric / 12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric / RET > 20 = fabric has little or no breathability.

During sports, the extent to which we perspire depends on the intensity or duration of the physical activity. If the breathability of the fabric is not adapted to your type of physical activity, the perspiration vapor condenses inside the jacket. You feel damp inside: this is condensing perspiration vapor rather than rain getting inside. You therefore need to choose a rain jacket according to your type of physical activity. This jacket is designed for 2-hour hikes at no more than 3 mph.

On a scale from A to E, this jacket was given a score of A. The environmental impacts of our products are calculated over their entire lifecycle. A score is given to each product in order to identify the most eco-friendly products within a particular product family (T-shirts, pants, backpacks). Decathlon is committed to displaying the environmental information of its products. For more information, go to: https://youtu.be/8t63KkRwn_8

Our teams work to find innovative processes that reduce water consumption or water pollution during the production process. The dope dye (bulk dying) process saves up to 60% of water and significantly reduces the amount of CO2 emitted. This also reduces color fading over time. We started using this process on this jacket in 2019 on navy colors while the efforts to master this technique on other colors are still continuing. The dope dye jackets will be available in store

We take care of our planet in order to preserve our natural playing field and make hiking more enjoyable. That's why we have opted for a material made entirely of recycled polyester fibers in 2019 for all the colors other than navy, which is the only color for which we have mastered the new eco-friendly dyeing process. As a result, we have reduced our environmental impact on all the color versions.

Raincut overpants for protecting the legs as well, thereby providing a very effective complete outfit to protect you from the wind and rain showers.

Our hiking jackets are guaranteed for 2 years. Our commitment? To offer you long-lasting products that you can use on all your country walks. Because the products we like the most are those with a story behind them that is still continuing!

Imported

It is in France, at the foot of the Mont Blanc that our design team imagined, thought up and designed the Quechua products. We test them in the laboratory and in the field with other hikers to make sure that they are comfortable and waterproof. Whether it is in forests, on the coast or in the countryside in rainy weather, etc., we cover as many different paths as possible. This testing gives us plenty of opportunities to discuss the products, get your feedback and plan our future collections!

Dry this waterproof protection clothing thoroughly before storing it.