Tierra Women's Vastra Jacket Infinity Blue

What is the Vastra Jacket?

The Vastra is a versatile waterproof jacket with a functional design that works well for various winter activities like trekking, scrambling, climbing or mountaineering. It's made with more eco-friendly materials than many conventional shell jackets, making it a more sustainable choice for the environmentally-conscious adventurer.

What is it made of?

This jacket is primarily made with a revised version of the classic three-layer Gore-Tex®. This updated Gore® material uses an ePE membrane, a key milestone in the leading brand's responsible performance journey. If you were wondering, ePE stands for expanded polyethylene, which is lightweight, 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.

The material itself provides complete waterproof and windproof protection, with ample breathability to prevent sweat and condensation from building up inside, helping regulate body temperature. Overall, it has been rigorously tested to ensure a long-lasting product life, which adds to those eco-friendly credentials, as you won't need to buy a new replacement for a long time, saving energy, resources and waste.

The jacket also uses a bluesign® approved recycled polyester solution-dyed backer. bluesign® certifications ensure that the materials used avoid harmful substances, use reduced air and water emissions, increase resource productivity, and the production line is more transparent and trustworthy.

What are its features?

The Ostra has a fully adjustable, helmet-compatible hood that allows full protection from the elements when wearing a climbing helmet.

Two large hand pockets make room for energy gels, snacks or a GPS, whilst an internal mesh pocket provides secure storage for personal belongings and valuables like mobile phones, wallets or keys. On the left sleeve, you've also got a concealed ski pass pocket for easy access, making it quicker to grab your pass while keeping it safe in its own designated spot.

Zips at each side of the jacket are for ventilation - they allow you to dump heat quickly when working hard and enhance airflow if you want to catch the cool breeze. The front zip is a two-way zip for access and enhanced freedom of movement, allowing you to unzip from the bottom to accommodate climbing harnesses and extra equipment.

An adjustable hem and cuffs help keep loose powder and icy breezes out, promoting temperature regulation for various winter sports and activities, like climbing and ski touring.

Features:

• Fully adjustable helmet hood
• Two large hand pockets
• Internal stowaway pocket made of mesh
• Concealed ski pass pocket at the left sleeve
• Vent zips at sides
• Two-way front zipper
• Adjustable sleeve ends
• Adjustable bottom