Women’s Mountain Hiking Waterproof Rain Jacket MH500

Slim fit to take full advantage of the stretch element (13% spandex). Curved, feminine lines. The roomy interior of this jacket means it can be worn over a light, thin second layer such as a fleece or lightweight down jacket.

Attached. Height and depth adjustable with elastic drawcords and toggles. Stiff visor for maximum face protection.

2 outer pockets fastened with waterproof zippers to keep your hands warm. On the inside of your jacket: 1 zipped breast pocket to safely carry your personal items and 2 quick-access mesh pockets (gloves, hat).

Elastic drawstrings and toggles.

Velcro tab fasteners.

This garment was approved in a shower test in 26 gallons of water/sqm/hour for 3 hours. This reproduces the conditions of a big mountain storm. Garment's waterproof properties linked to fabric used, watertight seams and assembly process .The seams of your MH500 jacket are 100% sealed.

Waterproof zippers on main fastening and 2 outer hand pockets to guarantee the jacket waterproofing.

To find out whether a fabric is breathable, we measure its evaporative resistance, or RET (based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapor generated by physical activity evaporates, and the higher the fabric's breathability. For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric 920 = little or no breathability. Your MH500 jacket has a RET value of 6 (extremely breathable fabric).

In addition to breathable fabrics, Quechua develops technical solutions (zippers, ventilation, mesh, etc.) to improve the overall ventilation of its trekking jackets and overpants (Forclaz, Bionnassay and Helium lines. These ventilation systems both allow temperature regulation inside the garment and help wick away perspiration generated by the body during exercise.

The component of your MH500 jacket consists of a membrane. A membrane like a very fine plastic film (polyurethane), making the component waterproof while remaining breathable. A membrane has the advantage of being softer, lighter, more durable and often more breathable than the coating. The coating is similar to a paint layer applied to the inside of the fabric. It is often less costly than a membrane and requires a lining for protection.

The MH500 jacket component is named "3 layer." The membrane is, in fact, bonded between the inner layer and the outer layer of the component (hence the name 3-layer component). This construction helps the membrane last longer and boosts the component's performance. In the case of 2-layer components, the membrane is bonded to the outer fabric only; the protective inner lining is free. This construction costs less but is generally more cumbersome.

A fabric is water-repellent when it allows water to slide over its surface without seeping in. This prevents the fabric from soaking up water and keeps it lightweight and breathable. A fabric becomes water-repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface. This treatment must be renewed throughout the garment's lifetime (recommended after every 3 washes). All Quechua waterproof jackets have received a water-repellent treatment.

MH500 overpants protect the lower half of your body for a complete and effective rain protection system for your mountain outings. Care products: reproofing spray or liquid for use in the washing machine restores water-repellent properties of the fabric and optimizes the performance of your garment throughout its lifetime.

The environmental impact of each product is calculated for the product's entire lifecycle, using different indicators. A general ABCDE rating is attributed to help you identify the product with the best environmental performance. The rating allows you to compare similar types of product with one another (T-shirts, pants, backpacks, etc.). Decathlon is committed to displaying environmental information. For more information: http://sustainability.decathlon.com/

Imported

Quechua is based at the foot of Mont Blanc, in the Haute-Savoie region (France). All year round, our design teams create and develop products that are appealing, simple, and technologically advanced. These are then tested in the field by our technical partners and mountain professionals in the most challenging conditions. We believe that it is only through rigorous testing in real-life conditions, identical to target-use conditions, that we can continue to improve our products.

Always make sure that this waterproof protective garment is completely dry before storing it.

Wash at 86°F. Use liquid detergent; do not add fabric conditioner. Fasten zippers and hook and loop fasteners before washing. Renew fabric's water repellent properties using a suitable treatment each time you wash. All our Decathlon stores offer a complete range of products specially designed to care for water-resistant and breathable fabrics. These products will help optimize your garment's performance throughout its lifespan.