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
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
- Adjustable cuffs
- 2-way front zipper
- Regular Fit
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
- Wind resistant
- Merino inside
MATERIAL
- MAIN MATERIAL 1: RIP MATERIAL: 85 % polyamide + 9 % wool + 6 % elastane
- MAIN MATERIAL 2: 75 % polyamide + 18 % wool (OWP-MERINO) + 7 % elastane
- INSERTS: 92 % polyamid + 8 % elastane
MERINO INSIDE
- 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
PFC free
- This product contains no environmentally harmful per- or polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs).
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
- This product was manufactured under fair working conditions in conformity with Fair Wear Foundation.
Climate Neutral
- This product is climate neutral. It was produced in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Any unavoidable CO2 emissions have been offset.
Made in Europe
- This product was made in Europe. As such we support regional expertise, eliminating long transport routes.
ORTOVOX WOOL PROMISE
- Commitment to fair wool: Wool standard ensures that merino wool is sourced in an animal- and environmentally-friendly manner. Friendly relationship with farmers enables us to have full transparency throughout the value-added chain.