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What is the Respond Hoodie?
The Respond Hoodie is a synthetically insulated jacket that will keep you comfortable and warm while working in cold conditions. Designed for winter mountaineering in Scotland and other high-intensity winter mountain adventures, it's reliably warm, highly breathable and offers protection from the elements. It works exceptionally well as a lightweight outer layer in drier conditions and as a super-warm midlayer during wet, freezing conditions. With excellent eco-credentials, it’s a fantastic choice for more sustainably focused adventurers.
What is it made from?
Insulation - At the heart of the jacket, Montane has used 80g of Primaloft® Silver synthetic insulation for reliable warmth without the bulk. Primaloft Silver is made from 100% recycled polyester and is developed using a proprietary process where plastic bottle chips are remade into high-performance fibres. Clever, right? It provides effective, sustainable performance without compromising the regular qualities of synthetic insulation.
Synthetic insulation performs much better in damp conditions than down because it absorbs less water than down, doesn't lose its loft and dries out much quicker if you get caught in a sudden downpour. So, if you're thinking of heading on a multi-day adventure somewhere it's likely to rain (e.g. Anywhere in the UK), a synthetic jacket might be a more sensible option.
Outer - Pertex® Quantum Eco fabric surrounds the insulation; made from fully recycled nylon with a PFC-Free DWR (durable water repellent) coating. Pertex® Quantum fabrics are created from tightly woven fibres that are designed to trap still air, helping to warm the jacket's insulation and maintain its efficiency, whilst creating a light, protective barrier from the elements.
Lining - The inner fabric is a PEAQ 20D nylon lining that is 100% recycled, supremely comfortable next to the skin and is highly breathable.
The Respond Hoodie has excellent eco-credentials; all three fabrics used to construct the jacket are made from 100% recycled materials and are each treated with their own PFC-Free DWR (durable water repellent) to encourage rain and snow to bead off the material without the use of forever chemicals that cause damage to the environment. This DWR treatment makes the jacket highly water resistant, but it doesn't make the jacket fully waterproof.
What are its features?
A fully adjustable hood provides excellent protection from the elements, whilst a stiffened peak at the top, improves visibility in poor conditions by helping to keep rain, wind and snow out of your eyes.
The jacket features a simple full-length YKK® Vislon zip to the front. Articulated sleeves offer better freedom of movement for the arms and shoulders, so you can reach higher on technical manoeuvres without fabric riding up and skin being exposed to the cold.
For storage, two hand pockets offer a safe place to stow away gloves, snacks and energy gels. For more valuable items like a mobile phone or GPS device, there's a zipped chest pocket on the inside of the jacket to give you peace of mind that you won't lose them in the mountains.
The cuffs are elasticated to give more flexibility at the wrists, improving mobility and allowing you to fit them over chunky gloves or mitts. An adjustable hem lets you cinch in excess fabric, keeping warm air in and keeping cold winds from blowing up the jacket.
Features
- Fully adjustable hood with stiffened peak
- Elasticated shaped cuff for added protection
- Sleeve articulation for added comfort during dynamic movement
- YKK Vislon centre front zip
- YKK reverse coil zipped hand pockets for secure storage
- Fully adjustable hem to minimise heat loss and keep out wind
- Regular Fit