Best deal 🎉 Quechua Men’s Nature Hiking Waterproof Jacket NH500 🌟

Want to go hiking without taking a backpack? This waterproof jacket can be converted into a shoulder bag. Smart construction with its mesh bag for keeping a phone close at hand!

Waterproofing of the garment

This clothing was validated in a shower test using 60 L/sqm/hr of water for 1 hour. This test reproduces the average conditions of a shower.
The fabric of this jacket is water-repellent: this is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. As a result, the fabric does not soak up water and stays light and breathable. A fabric is made water-repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface.
What’s more, we taped the main seams, i.e. those most exposed to the rain.

How to maintain the waterproofing of your jacket over time

In order to maintain good waterproofing, the fabric’s water-repellent properties must be reactivated: we recommend doing this every 3 washes or after a dozen uses in the rain. After washing, the product must be rinsed thoroughly and then the water-repellent property is easily reactivated by warming the fabric: in a tumble dryer or with a hairdryer for a relatively short period. You will find all our advice in the instructions of this product data sheet.

Measurement of the waterproof rating expressed in mm or Schmerber

The resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. A component with a 2000 mm waterproof rating can therefore withstand the pressure of a 2000 mm column of water.

Component breathability

To find out if a fabric is breathable, its RET evaporative resistance (test based on ISO 11092) is measured.
The lower the fabric’s resistance, the more water vapor generated by physical activity can escape, hence the higher the fabric’s breathability.
RET<9 = extremely breathable fabric
920 = little or no breathability

How to choose your waterproof jacket according to your sports discipline and the intensity of your physical activity

During sports, the extent to which we perspire depends on the intensity or duration of the physical activity. If the breathability of the fabric is not tailored to your physical activity, the perspiration vapor condenses inside the jacket.
You feel damp inside: this is condensing perspiration vapor rather than rain getting inside.
You therefore need to choose a rain jacket that is suited to your physical activity.
This jacket is designed for 1-hour hikes at no more than 3 mph.

Our impact on the environment

On a scale from A to E, this jacket was given a score of B.
The environmental impacts of our products are calculated over their entire lifecycle. A score is given to each product in order to identify the most eco-friendly products within a particular product family (T-shirts, pants, backpacks).
Decathlon is committed to displaying the environmental information of its products.
For more information, go to: https://youtu.be/8t63KkRwn_8

Making dyes more eco-friendly

Our teams work to find innovative processes that reduce water consumption or water pollution during the production process.
The “dope dye” (bulk dying) process saves up to 60% of water and significantly reduces the amount of CO2 emitted. This also reduces color fading over time.
On this jacket, we began this process on the main navy-colored fabric and the turquoise-colored lining (this will continue until we are able to master the technique on other colors).

Making materials more eco-friendly

We take care of our planet in order to preserve our natural playing field for hiking. Given that we have only mastered the new eco-friendly dyeing process for some of the colors (main fabric in turquoise and red and the lining in navy and red), we have opted for a material made entirely of recycled polyester fibers for the other colors. As a result, we have reduced our environmental impact

Additional recommended products

Raincut overpants for protecting the legs as well, thereby providing a very effective complete outfit to protect you from the wind and rain showers.
And, first and foremost: we are also starting to use this more eco-friendly dyeing process on the overpants!

Warranty

Our hiking jackets are guaranteed for 2 years.
Our commitment? To offer you long-lasting products that you can use on all your country walks. Because the products we like the most are those with a story behind them that is still continuing!

Composition

Main fabric : 100.0% Polyester cationic Lining : 100.0% Polyester cationic

Waterproof : Waterproof coating (2000 mm rating). Taped seams. Long. High collar. Hood.

Easy to transport : 3 zipper pockets (hand, chest). Worn over the shoulder stored in its pocket.

Ecodesign : Decrease in the water and CO2 impact (details of the new processes on the web).

Ventilation : Ventilation zones at the top of the back – air flows to reduce condensation.

Breathability : Hydrophilic coating (RET=12) that reduces condensation inside. Mesh lining.

Freedom of movement : Pleat at the base of the back for easily stepping over things or sitting down.