Tribord 300, Waterproof and Windproof Sailing Jacket, Men's

We measure the resistance of a fabric to water pressure expressed in mm of water column (based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the water pressure withstood by the fabric, the more waterproof it is. Here are the waterproofing ratings: Component resistant to water pressure of 2000 mm after aging (5 washes). This equates to 2,000 Schmerber - average pressure exerted by the water during rain. The jacket's waterproof was tested in a rain shower with 60 liters of water / m2 / hour for 2 hours.

- Water-repellent coated fabric (water runs off the fabric) - 100% waterproof seams - Adjustable jacket bottom with elasticated cord - Sleeve ends adjustable at the wrist with rip-tab strips. - Zipper fastening protected by internal and external flaps for better waterproofing - Collar height (back) of 4.5" - Injection-molded plastic zipper to avoid salt oxidation

The hood cannot be stored in the collar. The collar is then closed by an injected plastic zipper to avoid salt oxidation. Completely depth and height-adjustable hood: adjustment on the back of the hood and around the neck Visor with a headband to provide a high level of protection and better maintenance. The chin-high neck effectively protects the lower part of the face.

2 pockets on the front of the jacket, for your VHF, sail tie, cap, etc. Injection-molded plastic zipper to avoid salt oxidation 1 interior pocket on the right of the chest to store your phone or other items, closed with a zipper WARNING: The pockets are NOT WATERPROOF

Using a zipper on the entire jacket length with an interior channel (flap) that protects against the wind and water. The exterior flap reinforces the protection to avoid any water ingress with the zipper and guarantees a better waterproofing level. Soft fabric flap on the top of the collar to protect the chin.

At the end of the sleeve, there is an adjustable sleeve with a rip-tab. It lets you adjust the sleeve to your arm length but also stops air and water from coming in. To easily remove the jacket, open the sleeves

To find out whether a fabric is breathable, we test its evaporate resistance or RET (ISO 11092 standard). The lower the fabric's resistance, the more moisture is evaporated, and therefore the higher the fabric's breathability. We consider that if: RET < 9 = very breathable fabric 9 < RET < 12 = breathable fabric. The Sailing 300 vest’s RET is 12.

A fabric is water-repellent when water slides off the surface of the fabric, without seeping in. Your jacket does not become waterlogged and remains lightweight and breathable. The water-repellent properties are achieved with a treatment applied to the external side of the fabric, but in practice these properties can be altered. The water-repellent properties can be reactivated by putting the jacket in a drier for 10 minutes at the lowest temperature.

To maintain the water-repellent properties, infrequent washing is recommended. Close all zippers and flaps, empty all pockets, and then turn the garment inside out to wash it. You can wash it on a synthetic cycle at 86°F or 104°F with your usual detergent. Do not use fabric softener, which could damage the existing performance of the garment, or bleach. Very important: choose a full rinse cycle or extra rinse.

Drying is a crucial phase in reactivating the water-repellent treatment. We recommend that you lay your jacket flat on a clothes rack and leave it out to dry in the open. Caution: Never dry your jacket directly on a radiator. Then place it in the tumble dryer on a short synthetics cycle, i.e. 10 to 15 minutes, before turning it back the right way around. Caution: Do not over-dry the garment.

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