WATERPROOFING IS:
- A WATER-REPELLENT TREATMENT
A fluorine-free chemical recipe placed on the fabric's surface to make water slide off it. This treatment can be reactivated by heat (10 minutes in the tumble drier on a gentle cycle).
- A WATERPROOF CONSTRUCTION
The aim is to avoid water getting in through the holes in the seams by placing a waterproof strip under the seams.
- A WATERPROOF FABRIC
A fabric's capacity to prevent water from penetrating it.
MEASURING WATERPROOFING
Waterproofing is measured in Schmerbers or mmH2O (the pressure exerted by a water column).
A material with a rating of 10,000 mmH2O can resist 10 metres of water.
The bigger the number, the more waterproof the fabric.
NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY
This jacket is certified as PPE under standard NF EN17353. Cyclists can ride safely at night thanks to the certified reflective bands around the arms and torso.
The reflective parts have been positioned based on the constraints of cycling (leaning forwards, wearing a backpack, signalling with your arm, etc.) to guarantee 360° visibility at night from up to 50 m away when picked up by car headlights.
CYCLING-SPECIFIC CUT
Its elasticated, fitted shape covers the lower back, arms, neck and wrists while cycling, providing excellent protection.
Ribbed cuffs to stop air getting in.
There are vents under the arms to help air circulate. Equipped with 2 hand pockets and an external chest pocket with a zip fastening for added security.
The hood tucks into the neck and can be worn over your helmet or without your helmet if you're walking
COMPONENT BREATHABILITY
Hydrophilic coating (RET = 12): limits condensation inside the garment. To see whether a fabric is breathable, we test its evaporative resistance or RET (based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower its resistance, the more the fabric lets water vapour produced by the body escape, and the more breathable it is.
For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric. 9 < RET < 12 = highly breathable fabric. 12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric. RET > 20 = slightly or not breathable fabric.
Tips for storage and maintenance
Machine wash - 30° max - gentle
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry-clean
Storage tips
Always make sure that this protective, waterproof garment is completely dry before putting it away. Store on a hanger in a clean,dry place.
Restrictions on use
You will not be visible at night without a light source.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
We perform 3 tests on our waterproof products:
- Waterproof fabric: We use Japanese standard JIS 1092.
- Water-repellent treatment: According to ISO 4920 before and after washing, to guarantee the efficiency of the water-repellent treatment. The water repellency is scored on a scale of 0 to 5 (5 being the best performance).
- Waterproof assembly: We follow specific design rules and use a shower test that simulates different intensities of rainfall to check our compliance with these rules.
Warranty
2 Years
Agree by
This jacket is an item of personal protective equipment (PPE) that makes the wearer more visible.
It has been tested for compliance with CE standards by a notified body: SGS Fimko, no. 0598, Takomotie 8, 00380 Helsinki, Finland. The CE test was performed on the basis of the requirements of standard NF EN17353 for category 2 PPE.
