Especially durable, technical softshell jacket for high alpine tours.

Mighty glacial crevasses, combined rock and ice terrain and impressive summits: On alpine tours, we need clothing that is adaptable and that we can 100 % rely upon. This is exactly where our WESTALPEN SOFTSHELL line comes into play: A combination of scuff-resistant MERINO NATURETEC RIPS inserts, NATURETEC LIGHT material and fine merino wool on the inside makes this line robust, breathable and comfortable.

• The WESTALPEN SOFTSHELL high-alpine touring jacket has features designed for those who value protection and adaptability from the valleys to the summits. High-quality schoeller® material means the jacket is highly breathable even on sweat-inducing ascents and boasts impressive scuff resistance. Mesh-lined inner pockets provide additional ventilation. Merino wool on the inside is comfortably soft and ensures good temperature management. The Tasmanian merino wool meets the strict criteria of the ORTOVOX WOOL PROMISE, which is based upon the fair treatment of animals, farmers and the environment. And the jacket is PFC-free and manufactured entirely in Europe, thus avoiding long transport routes.

The WESTALPEN SOFTSHELL high-alpine touring jacket boasts impressive additional features. The hood is adjustable and has elastic inserts, the waistband and cuffs are adjustable, and the merino mesh inserts at the chin provide even more comfort.

Highlights

• Water and wind-resistant and highly breathable
• Particularly robust thanks to technical MERINO NATURETEC RIPS inserts in high-stress areas
• Fine merino wool on the inside

Product features

• Water repellent
• Adjustable hood
• 2 front pockets (optimized for backpacks)
• Mesh pocket lining
• Merino mesh inserts in chin area
• Inserts made from MERINO NATURETEC RIPS
• Seam width adjustment
• Regular Fit
• Adjustable cuffs
• 2-way front zipper

Material properties

• MERINO NATURETEC LIGHT material elastic and breathable
• MERINO NATURETEC RIPS material particularly robust
• High scuff resistance thanks to schoeller® inserts (> 100,000 abrasion cycles in the Martindale test)
• High Breathability
• Water-resistant thanks to PFC-free DWR treatment
• Wind resistant
• Merino inside

Material

• Merino naturetec rips: 85 % polyamide + 9 % wool (MERINO) + 6 % elastane
• Naturetec light: 75 % polyamide + 18 % wool (MERINO) + 7 % elastane schoeller®
• Inserts: 92 % polyamide + 8 % elastane

MERINO INSIDE

• Our sustainable MERINO WOOL comes from monitored, ethical sheep farms. It is comfortably soft, easy to care for, and provides an optimum body climate thanks to its moisture- and temperature-regulating properties.

NATURETEC SCHÖLLER

• SCHOELLER®-NATURETEC is a weatherproof softshell combination of fine MERINO WOOL and durable polyamide. It is elastic and comfortably soft, and its high breathability provides a good body climate.

Sustainability

Merino wool

• Our wool has its origins at the heart of a natural paradise: Tasmania. Where the air is at its purest, the food lush, and the climate moderate – that’s where fair merino wool that fulfils the highest quality standards can be found.

Ortovox wool promise

• Our commitment to fair wool: Our own wool standard ensures that our merino wool is sourced in an animal- and environmentally-friendly manner. Our friendly relationship with our farmers enables us to have full transparency throughout the value-added chain.

Fair Wear Foundation

• This product was manufactured under fair working conditions in conformity with Fair Wear Foundation.

PFC free

• This product contains no environmentally harmful per- or polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs).

Made in Europe

• This product was made in Europe. As such we support regional expertise, eliminating long transport routes.