At the foot of Mont Blanc, our team of hikers designed this warm, breathable and stretchy fleece jacket for regular hiking.

Cut

The cut was created specifically by our team of designers to be both hi-tech and feminine: slim fitting without hugging the body, so that it looks feminine while letting you move freely when hiking. The length of the back covers the lower back to protect it from the cold and the hood also provides good thermal insulation.Choose your usual size.

HOW DOES THE MATERIAL INSULATE YOU FROM THE COLD?

The fleece component is designed to trap air in the space formed by its texture (qualified as brushed when it is made of pile fabric); This air acts as a natural insulator, keeping the body warm.

HOW IS WARMTH MEASURED?

2 types of tests are carried out to measure the warmth level of our fleeces:- a test of the material- a test on a thermal mannequin in a thermal chamber. We reproduce the temperature, wind (5 km/h) and humidity conditions that you typically encounter in the mountains while on a 5 km/hr walkThese tests allow us to validate our design choices, and everything is validated by testers in the fieldThis fleece jacket has a comfort temperature between 10C and 13C (without a jacket over it)

HOW IS BREATHABILITY MEASURED?

The breathability of a material is its capacity to wick away the water vapour generated by perspiration. During intense effort, it is, therefore, essential to wear very breathable clothing so you do not stay wet.Breathability is measured by RET, the fabrics evaporative resistance. The lower the number, the more breathable the fabric:RET 3: extremely breathable fabricRET 6: very breathable fabricRET 12: breathable fabricetc.

HOW DO YOU TEST DURABILITY?

We test the ageing of our hiking fleeces to guarantee their resistance over time. We guarantee:- resistance to wear from backpacks and moving arms to delay the appearance of pilling- the solidity of seams- the resistance of the fleece material after washing- colour-fastness after washing, against UV rays or in contact with perspiration

Product design: our expertise

Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont-Blanc in Haute Savoie. This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams (designers, product managers, engineers, etc) and outdoor sports enthusiasts.A great asset for designing quality products for your mountain hikes, and providing you with all our expertise.

Hikers will love the stretch qualities of this breathable fleece. Its long sleeves and lined hood give you great freedom, which is essential when hiking.

Warmth

210 g/m2 insulated brushed inner material, stand-up collar and hood

Breathability

Breathable side panels that allow water vapour to pass through (RET = 8)

Freedom of movement

Fully stretch jacket (8% elastane) for perfect freedom of movement

Lightweight

Only 290 g in size M

Pockets

2 closed hand pockets for safely carrying your personal belongings

Compact design

Perfect for the bottom of your backpack with its easily compressible material

Easy maintenance

Machine-washable at 40C maximum

At the foot of Mont Blanc, our team of hikers designed this warm, breathable and stretchy fleece jacket for regular hiking.