New Wedze 980 Women’s Downhill Ski Jacket with Removable Puffer Jacket Liner | Winter Sports Outerwear

As well as being warm and waterproof, this ski jacket is has zip vents to evacuate excess heat after an intense downhill ski!

Are you looking to improve performance in downhill skiing, whatever the weather conditions? With its removable down liner jacket, it will meet your every need

What type of padding is used to give my jacket warmth?

Recognized for their high thermal insulation, down and feather (liner jacket) also give an excellent weight/warmth/compression ratio. However, remember that the warmth provided comes from the combination of the weighting of down/feathers and the filling power of the liner jacket. Together, they provide you with warmth and insulate you from the cold.

Which components added to the padding give it warmth?

As well as your liner jacket’s padding, the cuffs, snow skirt, waterproof zippers, and hood adjustments keep the warm air inside and prevent cold air from getting inside.

What is a membrane and what’s it for?

The membrane is a very thin component applied to the inner surface of the outer fabric. This hydrophilic component prevents water from seeping in while wicking away the perspiration produced by the body. The membrane is essential when it comes to staying warm and dry.

How is the water resistance of a jacket measured?

The resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. A component with a waterproof rating of 12,000 mm can therefore withstand the pressure exerted by a 12,000 mm water column.

Which parts of the jacket protect me from bad weather?

The 980 jacket was rigorously developed and assembled to stop water from getting in and to prevent wind chill, so you can brave the bad weather (rain, snow, wind, etc.). To check its water-resistance, this jacket was placed under a special shower, to reproduce the conditions faced by a skier. We have checked the waterproofness of this product in use in various weather conditions over several days.

Why is water-repellency needed for my jacket?

The water-repellent property of a fabric is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. The 980 jacket features water-repellent components that extend its weather resistance. To remain effective, this treatment must be restored regularly using the products sold in our stores.

How to restore your jacket’s water-repellent properties?

Remember that water-repellency can be restored. To do this, put the jacket in the tumble dryer on a synthetics program for 10 to 15 minutes.
You can also use a waterproofing spray (sold in our stores): spray the product evenly over the entire garment, then allow to dry for 10 to 12 hours).

Easy tracking

The 980 jacket is fitted with a Recco system at the back of the neck for easy tracking in an avalanche.

What is a “breathable” jacket?

This garment wicks away the water vapor produced by your body when exercising. To see if a fabric is breathable, its resistance to evaporative heat (RET) is measured in a standardized ISO 11092 test. The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. The 980 jacket has a RET of 8. However, it is the technical solutions (zippers, vents, mesh) that Wed’ze uses, which reduce the condensation inside the garment and maximize breathability.

What is the cut of the 980 jacket?

Slim fit. The jacket is tighter at the chest. The inner volume lets you wear this jacket with a 1st and 2nd technical layer.

How to dress to stay warm on the slopes?

To keep warm and dry, just apply the 3 technical layers rule:
– Layer 1 or a 2nd skin, to stay dry.
– Layer 2 or an insulating layer, to keep the heat in.
– Layer 3 or a protective layer, to protect against bad weather.

In case of a fall, how can I prevent snow from entering?

The snow skirt is a protection system at waist level that closes with press studs at the bottom of the ski jacket. The snow skirt, as well as the adjustable cuffs, prevent the entry of snow and drafts during practice and especially in case of a fall.

How to wash your liner jacket?

* Wash the jacket inside-out
* Machine wash at 86°F, Delicate cycle with little detergent and without fabric softener.
* Put 2 clean, ideally white, tennis balls in the drum of the washing machine.
* Perform a 2nd or 3rd rinse cycle to make sure that any washing product that remains from the previous wash has been eliminated.

How to dry your liner jacket?

Dry in a tumble dryer (strongly recommended)
* Use a gentle or delicate cycle.
* Be sure to select a gentle spin cycle.
* Dry on several long cycles to dry completely.
* Between 2 cycles, shake the down to break up the clumps of feathers that form during washing.
If you do not have a tumble dryer, the process is longer. (drying can take 1 to 2 weeks on a dry and flat place). Make sure you pat the jacket to avoid feather balls (at least 4-5 times)

Where do the feathers come from?

Our traceability system allows us to guarantee the origin of the feathers in accordance with our commitment to use responsible materials. Our suppliers are committed to using only feathers that come from ducks that are raised for their meat and plucked after slaughter.
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A score for comparing the products’ environmental impact

The environmental impact of the product is calculated over its entire lifecycle and using various indicators. An overall ABCDE score is given to help you easily identify products with the best environmental performance by comparing products of the same type (T-shirts, pants, backpacks, etc.). Decathlon is committed to displaying environmental information about its products. For more information: http://sustainability.decathlon.com/

Composition

Main fabric : 87.0% Polyamide, Main fabric : 13.0% Spandex
Padding : 85.0% Grey duck down, Padding : 15.0% Grey duck feather
Main lining : 85.0% Polyamide, Main lining : 15.0% Spandex
Secondary lining : 100.0% Polyester cationic
Membrane/coating : 100.0% Polyurethane

Waterproof : EXCELLENT: 12,000 mm membrane, taped seams and main zippers.

Warmth : Liner jacket with 90% down/10% feather insulation.

Breathability : Breathable fabric, 2 zip vents, back ventilation strip.

Water repellent : Water-repellent outer fabric that does not get waterlogged.

Adjustable : Hood, jacket hem, cuff, and snow skirt adjustment.

Pockets : 5 pockets: 2 hand pockets (+2 under jkt), 1 ski pass pocket, 1 interior. 1 net.