Key Features of the Directalpine Jacket Alpha Active
- Wonderfully fitting, light, insulated hood.
- Two breast pockets and two zipped side pockets.
- Elastic, anatomically shaped sleeves to give freer arm movement.
- Breathable elastic side panels.
- Simple drawstring on the bottom edge of the jacket.
Insulation layer for the mountains
This innovative, functional jacket is a must for every devotee of active movement. It is particularly favored by alpine skiers, cross-country skiers, climbers and high-mountain hikers.
This highly technical hybrid model works on the principle of
protecting and insulating the mid part of the body with the lightweight material, Pertex Air, and the extremely breathable Polartec® insulation, while the side parts and sleeves are kept lighter and breathable through the use of a modern structured material, Tecnostretch (grid fleece). The result is a wonderfully fitting, light insulated jacket which ensures ideal warmth and comfort while active in cold weather and provides protection from wind.
At the same time, it’s very breathable and wicks away sweat from the body to give the wearer greater comfort. Wonderfully usable as
a top protection layer against wind or as light insulation under a
hardshell jacket.
Technologies of the Directalpine Jacket Alpha Active
Pertex® Quantum Air
is engineered with increased air permeability to provide a balance between wind resistance and breathability. The more openly woven structure of Quantum Air fabrics allows airflow through the fabric, which helps to regulate your body heat and keep you comfortable for longer. This balance of air permeability and wind resistance means Pertex® Quantum Air fabrics are perfectly suited to intense mountain pursuits.
Polartec® Alpha®
is the latest evolution of synthetic insulation offering a rare combination of lightweight warmth and true breathability in a
„puffy“ style garment. Because Polartec Alpha insulation is highly durable and more stable than other synthetic insulation products, more open-construction woven face and back fabrics can be selected to create an air permeable package.
This small amount of airflow rapidly draws moisture away from the body and allows Polartec® Alpha to be worn in a wider range of activities compared to classic „vapor barrier“ style insulation.
Tecnostretch Grid Fleece
Pontetorto Tecnostretch is ideal for base and mid layering. The component yarns make the face durable, whilst the polyester reverse has both insulation and wicking properties - added elastomer ensures a body hugging fit.
Material
Pertex Quantum Air: 100% polyamide
Insulation Polartec® Alpha: 100% polyester
Support Tecnostretch Grid Fleece: 91% polyester, 9% elastane
