Mountain Equipment have come up with the perfect insulated jacket for fast paced mountain activities. The Switch uses super lightweight and breathable Polartec Alpha insulation in the chest area to provide core body warmth and Pontetorto Tecnopile microfleece across the sleeves, shoulders and side panels.
Polartec Alpha is a woven insulation fabric; think of it like a fluffy string vest, and is much more stable and durable than other synthetic insulation. Because of its more open weave it allows air to flow much more easily, rapidly drawing moisture away from the body creating comfortable breathable insulation for active use in in cold conditions. Pontetorto Tecnopile is one of the most versatile and tough fleece fabrics available, with a large amount of stretch
Lightweight Helium fabric is used to protect the Alpha insulation over the chest providing lightweight wind and weather protection and to keep the weight of the Switch jacket to an absolute minimum.
A durable and quality YKK zip is used for the centre zip and you get two zipped hand pockets and a zipped chest pocket. M.E have designed the Switch with an Active Fit so it works best over just a base layer or lightweight fleece.
The Switch jacket is perfect for those needing vital body core warmth with minimal bulk and maximum breathability, so if you are thrashing your way up a snow filled gulley, putting in the miles on a long distance trek or enjoying a winter run this is the perfect piece of kit for you.
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Helium 30 outer on front of body is exceptionally lightweight and wind resistant
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POLARTEC Alpha insulation [40g front of body]
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Pontetorto Tecnopile fleece [side panels, arms, shoulders)
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Active fit
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Flatlocked seams for next-to-skin comfort
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YKK centre front zip
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2 zipped hand warmer pockets and 1 Napoleon chest pocket
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Lycra bound hem and cuffs