What is the Nordes Hoodie?
The Nordes Hoodie is a hardworking, practical and extremely durable softshell jacket, designed to be worn all day during various outdoor activities and mountain missions. Highly breathable and stretchy, it combines the latest softshell technologies and Gore-Tex Windstopper ePE to deliver comfortable protection from the elements, with a more environmentally responsible construction than traditional softshell jackets.
What is it made from?
The Nordes Hoodie combines 70D Gore-Tex Windstopper ePE and Montane's Granite Stretch fabric in a body-mapped construction to perfectly balance weather protection, durability and breathability. The result is a robust, stretchy and versatile softshell jacket that'll move with you throughout your adventure and easily handle unpredictable weather conditions.
Montane has used 70D Gore-Tex Windstopper™ ePE across the tops of the arms, back yoke and hood for maximum wind protection in key areas. This durable Gore-Tex Windstopper™ outer features a recycled flannel backer to enhance the fabric's ability to transport moisture and provide additional warmth. The outer fabric comprises 100% recycled nylon, whilst the flannel backer uses a soft 100% recycled polyester and is also solution-dyed. Both the outer and the lining are Bluesign® & Oeko-tex® certified, helping to add to this jacket's great eco-credentials.
The Nordes Hoodie uses the latest Gore-Tex ePE membrane for a more environmentally responsible construction. This new Windstopper™ ePE membrane offers a durable, totally windproof, breathable and water-resistant performance, creating a permeable layer for sweat to escape through the membrane and wick away when you're working hard. If you were wondering, ePE stands for expanded polyethene, which is light, thin yet durable, and PFC-free. If you're familiar with Trekitt descriptions, you may have seen that 'PFC-free' phrase floating around before. PFCs are per or poly-fluorinated chemicals, aka 'forever chemicals' that stay permanently in the environment and cause lasting damage to our ecosystems. Many companies are working towards a completely PFC-free future, so this is quite a breakthrough for the Gore-Tex® brand! In addition, this membrane has a reduced carbon footprint, as it uses laminates with a lower-mass membrane and select textiles, making it an ideal choice for more environmentally conscious adventurers.
Montane's Granite Stretch softshell fabric is used under the arms and to the torso to provide exceptional durability, breathability and a fantastic four-way stretch. Granite Stretch comprises recycled nylon and elastane and is constructed with a robust double weave with a soft peached backer for enhanced comfort and moisture transportation. The incredibly abrasion-resistant outer allows it to excel in rocky, mountainous environments and easily withstand the rigour of frequent use in the great outdoors.
As if all that wasn't enough, the jacket is then finished with a PFC-free DWR (durable water repellant) to further enhance the outer material's water-resistance properties. Although this jacket can easily shed light rain, for prolonged downpours, we'd always recommend packing a hardshell jacket when the heavens open.
What are its features?
Starting from the top, a fully adjustable hood with a laminated peak helps shield you from the elements, keeping rain and snow away from your face. The hood is helmet-compatible, allowing it to easily cinch down over your helmet to provide maximum vision when climbing or skiing.
The Nordes is fastened with a two-way YKK centre front zip with an internal storm flap for additional protection from the elements, helping to further keep rain and wind from reaching you inside the jacket. The two-way zip provides flexible ventilation options and easy access for use with a climbing harness. It also gives additional freedom of movement through the hips if required; simply partially unzip it from the bottom for a greater range of movement to tackle steep ascents.
Quick action pit zips offer quick and easy ventilation on the go without the need to unzip the main jacket when the trail gets tough. These zips allow you to tailor both weather protection and ventilation to suit the changing needs of your adventure.
For storage, you'll find two zipped chest pockets, two zipped hand pockets, an internal drop pocket, and a zipped ski pass pocket. These offer ample space for all your adventure essentials such as gloves, a beanie, trail snacks, energy gels, a mobile phone, a GPS device, and that all-important ski pass.
The sleeves are articulated to offer a natural range of movement and excellent reach for various mountain activities and dynamic movements. Adjustable cuffs provide the perfect fit, even around chunky gloves. The fully adjustable bottom hem helps further seal out the elements and tailor the fit depending on the thickness of your layers.
Finally, the Nordes Hoodie is created with a trim fit in Montane's new fit block which features an improved fit around the shoulders and upper torso for optimum arm articulation and reach for various mountain sports whilst still sitting close to the body for optimal thermal performance and reduced bulk.
Features
- Built with windproof protection at the front and highly breathable, full stretch panels on the back, this jacket optimises material performance to maximise performance and comfort
- Built with the storage needs of the user in mind this jacket has multiple harness and pack compatible pockets for all-day adaptable performance
- Built on a new product block, this jacket has improved fit ergonomics and is engineered with optimum arm articulation and reach for mountain activities and dynamic movements
- Helmet-compatible hood with laminated peak and full adjustment
- Sleeve articulation with hook and loop adjustable cuffs
- Fully adjustable hem
- Quick action pit-zips allow for easy ventilation on the move
- YKK two-way zipped centre front with internal storm flap for increased protection
- Comprehensive storage with two YKK zipped chest pockets, hand pockets and an internal drop pocket
- Trim fit