The face fabric helps keep the water off, being treated with a DWR, but this is by no means designed to withstand the rain- it will, however, buy time to get the jacket stowed away or get a waterproof over the top if you do get caught out by the weather - That's what makes the vest good, but what makes it great are Patagonia's dedication to fair, environmental wear. The ripstop polyester that makes up the face fabric of the jacket, is 100% recycled. The down, never from live-plucked or force-fed geese, is traceable, with the Advanced Global Traceable Down Standard ensuring that the birds involved have a good quality of life. The factories used in the production are Fair Trade certified, meaning that everybody involved gets their fair share.
If you're not sure about size, the best thing to do, if you're able, is to come into our store and try it on, where we will be happy to discuss the pros and cons of all of our gear. And remember, if you're putting your down kit away for longer periods of time, it is best to store them lofted, rather than tucked away in their storage pockets.
Made with 800 fill traceable down and a 100% recycled face fabric, this lightweight vest is great for keeping your core warm without hindering movement in your arms.Weight: 221 g (7.8 oz)
100% Recycled Shell Fabric
Traceable Down: 800-fill-power Advanced Global Traceable Down (goose down certified by NSF International to help ensure the birds that supply it are not force-fed or live-plucked)
Fit and Styled for Warmth: Contoured fit has a longer-length hem; narrow horizontal quilt lines on side panels
Center-Front Zipper: Center-front Vislon® zipper has wicking interior storm flap and zipper garage at chin for next-to-skin comfort
Pocket Features: Two secure handwarmer pockets have Vislon® zippers and garages; internal zippered chest pocket converts to a stuffsack with a carabiner clip-in loop
Adjustable Hem: Hem adjusts by pulling cord in handwarmer pockets and releases with cord locks at front hem
Fair Trade Certified™ sewn
Made in Vietnam.
Materials
Shell: 1.4-oz 20x30-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
Lining: 1.4-oz 20-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a DWR finish
Insulation: 800-fill-power Advanced Global Traceable Down (goose down certified by NSF International to help ensure the birds that supply it are not force-fed or live-plucked)
Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved
Fair Trade Certified™ sewn