Mountain Equipment's own recycled 2.5 layer DRILITE® fabric gives the reliable waterproof and breathable protection needed for the days when you don't manage to outrun the afternoon downpour
Impressively lightweight but still featuring the proven Alpine Fit and Mountain Hood
Colour: Dusk / Cosmos
Fit: Alpine
Weight: 320g, 11.3oz size large
Fabric: Recycled 2.5-layer DRILITE® 50D fabric with Fluorocarbon free DWR, 100% Recycled Polyamide
Membrane: Monolithic, hydrophilic Polyurethane (PU)
Features:
Mountain Hood is fully adjustable, iit is their smallest waterproof hood and is ideal for use in less extreme conditions, or when every gram counts
It works very well over a head but isn’t suitable for use over a helmet.
Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
YKK® centre front zip with laminated outer flap and internal flap
2 large ventilated pockets with YKK® WR zips
YKK® underarm pit zips with internal flap
Adjustable cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords
Packs into hand pocket with twin carabiner carry loops
Mountain Equipment Size Guide
| UK |
|
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
| Chest size |
in |
36-39 |
39-41 |
41-43 |
43-46 |
46-48 |
| cm |
92-98 |
98-104 |
104-110 |
110-116 |
116-122 |
Drilite® is M.E's range of exclusive, breathable, waterproof fabrics
In this range of fabrics is everything they have learnt about comfort and protection in the mountains
A waterproof membrane provides all the protection you need yet measures a minuscule fifteen microns thick
It allows them to make jackets light enough for mountain athletes and packable enough for alpine hikers
Drilite® has been in the range for over 30 years and continues to evolve and improve
The latest generation of Drilite® is constructed from a hydrophilic, monolithic polyurethane membrane that is waterproof, breathable and durable
It has a minimum 20,000mm hydrostatic head to keep you dry
- well exceeeding the benchmark minimum standards of waterproof performance, but it is what they consider necessary for all-day, all-weather protection
For breathability, Drilite® exceeds (and sometimes far exceeds) 20,000g/m²/24h to ensure you stay comfortable, even when working hard in the mountains
These waterproofness and breathability figures frequently exceed those of well-known industry players
A DWR is a ‘Durable Water Repellent’ finish that is applied to a fabric to help it repel water
They are a key part of maintaining comfort, of reducing drying times of a garment, and in promoting ‘beading’ of water on a fabric
They don’t last forever, however, and need to be revitalised or renewed regularly
Watch: Mountain Equipment DWRs Explained
Sustainability
Making a waterproof jacket is an energy-intensive process with many individual operations and lots of use of heat
The most important factor in making a sustainable waterproof garment, then, is that it lasts a long time and that the user doesn’t replace it until it is worn beyond repair: Sustainability is often just as much about the end user as it is about the initial manufacture.
When it comes to buying a waterproof, these are perhaps the most important sustainability decisions:
- buying one that will last, that you will look after, and that you won’t get bored of or which will become unsuitable;
- buying a garment that can be repaired;
- buying a garment made with less impactful materials (e.g. recycled content) and less impactful chemistries (e.g. PFC free DWRs, environmentally conscious dyeing methods).
Fair Wear Foundation, read more here