What is the Alpha Flash Jacket?
The Alpha Flash is a highly breathable, lightweight, packable jacket that has been specifically designed for active use in the mountains. It combines Polartec Alpha and panelled Thermic fleece to give you the perfect warm layer for moving fast in the mountains.
What is it made of?
The Alpha Flash combines two different types of fleece fabric to perfectly balance warmth, packability and breathability. The main ‘fluffy’ fabric in the body of the jacket is Polartec Alpha. The fluffy looking design is not just for show; it helps to trap warm air around your body whilst also allowing moisture and sweat to escape. On the sides and under the arms of the jacket the Alpha Flash uses a Thermic Fleece Fabric - not only does Thermic keep you warm but it is also made from 100% recycled Polyester!
One thing you may find with moving fast in the mountains is that you sweat! The Alpha Flash jacket is treated with a Polygiene Stays Fresh Technology to help combat sweaty odours.
What are the features?
The Alpha Flash features a nice high fleecy collar to help protect your neck from col winds. The YKK Vislon front zip has an internal zip flap and a chin guard for comfort. The YKK zipped chest pocket is a great place to stash your phone or compass and the half hem drawcord and low bulk cuffs helps to further seal out the elements.
How does it fit?
The Jacket uses Rabs slim Fit. This sits a bit closer than Rabs ‘Regular Fit’ cus it is designed to be worn over the top of just a baselayer. The slim fit also helps cut down on unwanted excess fabric that may flap around in the wind.
Where does it fit in the layering system?
It has been designed as an active midlayer but can also be worn as a stand alone piece on the chilly but dry days. Thanks to it’s soft fleece fabrics it is incredibly comfortable to wear underneath a shell jacket.
- Warm
- Lightweight
- Comfortable
- Polartec Alpha Direct 120 insulation
- Thermic brushed back single jersey with Polygiene Stays Fresh Technology
- YKK Vislon front zip, internal zip flap and chin guard
- YKK zipped chest pocket
- Low bulk cuff construction
- Flat lock, low bulk seams
- Half hem drawcord
- Slim Fit