I designed the piece to have reduced seems and low bulk allowing the fabric to wick and dry quicker. using one of the best fleece fabrics in the world. This ensures the Women’s Polartec Grid zip top midlayer has reduced effects to the environment, in that it lasts longer.

The Women’s Dannah Polartec Grid Zip Mid-layer performs as a cold-weather layering piece. Or a standalone on drier days. The fleece, POLARTEC® Power Grid Technology, provides warmth and stretch.  The design maintains comfort with fast moisture movement, and layers easily. The Shaped neck reduces bulk and allows moisture to wick quicker. The easy slide cuff with thumb loop makes the top easy to regulate temperature control by rolling the sleeve or use of thumb loops. Articulated patterning improves mobility, and reduced seams maximises the fabric technology to the max. the long hem at the back rides comfortably under a harness and has tailored fit to help seal unwanted drafts.

Technical Features

This  piece of clothing for any Athletic mountain user as it needs to function in the extremes. I believe this garment must work hard as a piece in the layering system. The way it is constructed is very important. The first thing is the Women’s Polartec Grid zip top midlayer does is to loft or provide warm still air to prevent air movement. The collar design is shaped to cling to your neck thus to stop warm air escaping. The close body design also maximises the warmth, while being while being as light as possible.

While keeping you warm the garment also allows venting and cooling, the centre front zipper has a good depth to allow venting to the chest and neck. The sleeve design is done in a way which you the wearer can role the sleeve up exposing the forearm, which is one of the most efficient ways to cool down. Another feature are thumb loops to help hold warmth in and a pocket to hold important items or something you wish to protect within your layered system of clothing.

Not the Ordinary.

Conventional mid layer pieces apply band of fabric around the neck opening to create a collar. Our collar grows on from the body and forms closer to the neck preventing gaps and making the most efficient use of the Polartec PowerGrid fabric.

When I set out to design the Women’s Polartec Grid zip top midlayer, I was very aware that the fashion is to make a hooded fleece mid layer. Although this a great function and some prefer, a hood can be an issue when trying to organise your layering on a pitch or in Bad weather. A hood can be lumpy between your Shell and create unnecessary cold spots at the back of the neck. I know of a few climbers who cut out the hood to make the garment work with a collar, the other great thing about this piece is it is not bulky, around the sleeve especially at the elbow the fabric is still thin to maximise movement in the arms  thus maintain blood flow to the fingers and hands. I have heard stories of bulky garments cutting of circulation and hands getting cold.

Key Features

• Great warmth-to-weight ratio
• Warm-when-wet
• Minimal odour retention
• Recycled Fabric

Design

• No-lift gusseted underarms
• Drop back hem
• Discrete Thumb Loops
• Flat lock seams

Fabric

• Polartec Power Grid

Sizes:

8,10,12,14,16

Weight:

297 g for Medium / 301g for a Large
Fit:

Trim fit, Hip Length, Centre back length: 75 cm / 29.5 in

Activity:

Rock Climbing / Ice Climbing / Alpine Climbing / Mountain Walking
Model:

D008m

Find your Size

The measurement outlined in the size chart below refer to your own body measurements.

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The Women’s Lightweight Alpine Jacket the latest construction methods, including 3D mannequins to create athletic movement and function to suit the elite in the outdoors. The Dannah hood patented design is helmet compatible and provides the best protection in cold or wet weather. The cold, flexible peak and hood adjustment secures tightly and provides total coverage without restricting movement or visibility. The adjustment and hood has been designed for ease of use in inclement conditions. Simply fastening the main zip is all that is required to achieve protection.

The fabric designed for women is lightweight, but also has a little stretch which makes the garment very forgiving allowing comfort when working hard. Extra length has been made to cover your bum and the shoulder and bust is cut to fit must figures and shapes. This fabric is also free from PTFE & PFC.

Women’s Lightweight Alpine Jacket Feature List

Technical Features

• Waterproof
• Windproof
• Breathable
• Lightweight
• Durable

Construction

• Taped seams for added weatherproofness
• DWR finish (durable water resistant) PFC free (perfluorocarbons) helps repel water from fabric surface
• Microtape used to reduce bulk
• Reduced seams to reduce weight and increase breathability

Eco Features

• PFC free DWR finish (perfluorocarbons) (DWR; durable water resistant)
• PTFE free jacket (contains no polytetrafluoroethane which does not bio-degrade)
• Robust construction (made to endure)

Patterning and Tailoring

• New anatomical mannequins used for shape for fit and comfort
• Twisted sleeve to give articulation to the elbow with reduced seams
• Ergonomically tailored using new patterning methods
• 360° body movement throughout all motion
• Slim fit maximises breathability during high output and increases functional use

Hood Features

• Dannah high density cold flexible peak. Tested to flex at -30°C, extreme temp for mountain use
• Helmet compatible tailored to provide ultimate protection
• Adjustable hood drawcords
• Removable Hood Strap to secure the hood

Face Features

• Chin guard with brushed Rentex micro suede facing for added comfort
• Face opening adjustment moved to the rear of hood

Pocket Features

• Two A-line hand pockets with Aquaguard vislon zips*
• Internal chest pockets with zip and glove 3D wedge grip zip puller on right internal pocket
• Internal pockets positioned for ease of use while on the mountain

*Please note: Our YKK Aquaguard zips are highly water resistant, but not waterproof. We do not recommend keeping items in your pockets that may be damaged by moisture.

Cuff & Sleeves Features

• Soft cuff tab
• Reinforced stitching on Velcro
• Ergonomic shape to the cuff
• Twisted sleeve to provide movement and reduce seams

Hem Features

• Scooped hem and extra length to cover our bum.
• Single hand hem adjustment

Zip Features

• Watertight Vislon front zip
• Zip garages to protect zip closure from rain and snow
• Dannah 3D wedge grip corded zip puller

Materials

• High tenacity 40D ripstop microporous membrane with Nylon backer. PFC Free DWR

Care

• Machine wash in warm water (40°C). Or eco wash at 30°C
• Double rinse
• Do not use fabric softener or detergent
• Tumble dry on medium heat
• Do not iron

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The Women’s Merino base tee Designed to be worn as a Tee-shirt or as a highly insulating base layer, the highly versatile Dannah Women’s merino base Long Sleeve tee is made from Fine micron 190 gram merino fabric to keep your body at the perfect temperature in the outdoors. A great natural base layer for prolonged use in the outdoors.

WARM

In cold weather, its crimped (wavy) fibres also contain millions of air pockets that lock in body heat to keep you toasty, Our merino uses moisture absorbed from the environment to generate heat (a process called “heat of sorption”) this usually occurs as you place them on.

Quick Tip: when you take your spare merino out, dry out as much as possible, i.e. Store in a airing cupboard, then place in a sealed bag. When you take out the merino and put it on, the process of heat of sorption is increased and you will have a nice fuzzy feel as you start our activity.

DRY

Women’s Merino base tee pulls moisture vapour to the surface of the fabric, where it evaporates before the vapour turns into sweat. It can absorb up to 30% of its own weight in moisture before you even start to feel wet, and it dries fast.

LIGHTWEIGHT

Our merino has an exceptionally high warmth-to-weight ratio. The fine, lightweight fibres give you all the warmth of a heavy sweater – without the bulk

BREATHABLE

Synthetic fibres feel clammy because moisture vapour can escape only through holes in the fabric. But with Icebreaker merino, the fibre as well as the fabric breathes to prevent you overheating

ODOUR RESISTANT

Dannah merino resists odour naturally, and can be worn for days — even weeks — without washing.

Full Feature List of  Women’s Merino base tee

Technical Features

• Great warmth-to-weight ratio
• Warm-when-wet
• Odour resistant
• Breathable
• Cool to wear
• Fire resistant
• Sun safe
• Easy care
• Anti-static

Design

• No-lift gusseted underarms
• Drop back hem to prevent unwanted gaps in clothing layers and reduces bulk in the front hem.
• Slimfit sleeves keeps fabric close to the skin.
• Flat lock seams

Fabric

• MAPP Merino 190 gram. Fine micron. From farmers in the hills and mountains of New Zealand.

Find your Size

The measurement outlined in the size chart below refer to your own body measurements. The Bust gives the best indication to size whi

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