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What is the Norrona Women's Lyngen Down850 Hooded Jacket?
The Norrona Women's Lyngen Down850 Hooded Jacket is designed for ski touring but is equally suited for any outdoor activity where reducing weight and pack volume is essential. Whether worn as an outer or an insulating layer beneath a shell jacket, it ensures you stay warm during your outdoor adventures.
What is it made of?
The face fabric of the Lyngen Jacket is a woven, lightweight (27g/m²) 10D recycled nylon fabric. The "10D" refers to the denier count, a unit of measurement for the thickness of fibres. In this case, 10D indicates that the fabric is very thin and light, contributing to the jacket's overall lightweight nature.
The use of recycled nylon provides durability and resistance to wear and tear and supports the environment by repurposing materials that would otherwise go to waste.
The AeroDownproof face fabric is also designed to provide lightweight weather protection and a soft touch. It is woven to prevent down feathers from escaping, ensuring the jacket maintains its insulating properties. The lightweight nature of the AeroDownproof fabric makes it comfortable to wear without adding unnecessary bulk.
The fabric is treated with a PFC-free Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating. PFCs (perfluorocarbons) are chemicals commonly used in water-repellent treatments but are harmful to the environment. By using a PFC-free DWR, Norrona ensures that the jacket provides excellent water repellency while being more environmentally friendly. This treatment helps water bead up and roll off the fabric, keeping you dry in light rain and snowy conditions.
The insulation in the Lyngen Jacket is RDS 2.0-certified 850 fill power down. "RDS" stands for Responsible Down Standard, which ensures that the down is sourced ethically and with animal welfare in mind.
The fill power (fp) rating 850 measures the down's loft and insulating ability. Higher fill power means better insulation with less weight. An 850 fill power indicates that the down is exceptionally efficient at trapping heat, making it ideal for cold weather while keeping the jacket lightweight.
Additionally, the materials used in this jacket are Oeko-Tex and Blue-sign certified. While both certifications aim to make textile products safer and lessen bad environmental impact, Oeko-Tex is primarily concerned with the safety of the final product for consumers, ensuring it is free from harmful substances. Bluesign, on the other hand, focuses on the entire production process, aiming to eliminate harmful chemicals and promote more sustainable and safe manufacturing practices.
What are its features?
The jacket features articulated elbows designed to follow the natural bend of your arms. This tailoring technique enhances freedom of movement and flexibility, making it easier to perform activities that require a wide range of arm motions, such as climbing or skiing.
The storm hood is designed to fit comfortably over a climbing helmet, providing full protection without compromising fit or mobility. The one-hand adjustment system allows you to quickly tighten or loosen the hood with one hand, making it convenient to adjust on the fly, which is beneficial in challenging conditions.
A soft brushed chin protection is integrated into the top of the front zipper to prevent chafing and discomfort around the chin and neck area. This soft fabric ensures the zipper does not irritate your skin, even when fully zipped up in cold weather.
The jacket includes hand-warming pockets with zipper closures positioned for easy access. These pockets are lined to provide warmth and are perfect for keeping your hands toasty in cold weather.
A chest pocket with a zipper closure provides secure and convenient storage for small essentials like a phone, map, or energy bar.
Thanks to the exterior hang loop you can easily hang the jacket when not used, whether at home, in a locker, or on a gear rack. This feature helps keep the jacket organised and ready for your next adventure.
An inner placket runs along the inside of the front zipper to prevent cold spots and drafts. This additional layer helps maintain a consistent temperature inside the jacket, providing extra warmth and comfort in windy or cold conditions.
The one-hand hem adjustment allows you to quickly and easily tighten or loosen the jacket's hem with a single hand. This feature helps seal out cold air and retain warmth, providing a customisable fit that can be adjusted on the go.
The jacket is packable into one of its own pockets, making it highly portable and easy to stow away when not in use. This feature is handy for backpacking or travel, allowing the jacket to be compactly stored without taking up much space.
The sleeve ends feature internal stretch cuffs that provide a snug fit around your wrists. These cuffs help keep out cold air and snow while preventing the sleeves from riding up during movement.
The jacket also features a YKK front zipper, which is known for its durability and smooth operation. The 4mm size indicates a robust, reliable zipper that can withstand frequent use during harsh conditions.
Features:
- Helmet-compatible storm hood with one-hand adjustment
- Hand-warming pockets with zipper closure
- Chest pocket with zipper closure
- One-hand hem adjustment
- Soft brushed chin protection
- Internal Power stretch cuffs
- Articulated elbows
- Exterior hang loop
- Inner placket to prevent cold spots
- Packable in pocket
- Technical fit with Y-cut and articulated arms
- Quilted down construction Oeko-Tex certified fabric
- PFC-free DWR
- Bluesign-certified fabric
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- Factory inspected