Philip Lowers, London
Need a lightweight down gilet for multi-activity insulation? With recycled down and body-mapped baffles, Rab's Microlight Vest delivers core warmth without restricted movement or wasted weight.
Rab's classic Microlight Vest has been upgraded. In addition to a fresh, active-cut aesthetic, the use of zoned micro and nano baffle stitch-through construction ensures a more intelligent distribution of down, eliminating cold spots and delivering warmth exactly where it’s needed. Built exclusively from recycled fabrics, it uses 700FP P.U.R.E recycled down, alongside a 30D Pertex® Quantum ripstop nylon outer with a weather-resistant DWR coating. Practical mountain features include easy-stretch elasticated armholes, harness-friendly zipped pockets, a drawcord adjustable hem and a close-fitting collar. They also include a compact stuff sack and a weight of just 317g for the easiest possible carry.
Whether you want casual everyday warmth or a flexible mountain mid-layer, the new Microlight Vest is down insulation at its most accessible.
Product Code: APGIN3TI0141
We know our customers like to know exactly what they're buying; we're not going to sugar coat it, but we are going to explain it. We've divided up all of the sustainable features we've identified across our product ranges and grouped them into three so you know how your purchase is making an impact: Think Nature, Think Welfare, Think People.
The Rab Men's Microlight Vest - Beluga has the following sustainability attributes...
Carbon Neutral or Climate Neutral brands have been third party verified as reducing their carbon footprint, often balancing their remaining emissions with carbon credits to support projects that are combating the climate emergency.
Sourcing down or synthetic insulation from post-consumer products makes a very easy solution to the ethical question around virgin down and stops synthetic fibres (aka plastic) from entering landfill. Don’t worry about where it’s been – all recycled down and synthetic insulation is cleaned before being reused in a new product! Buying recycled insulation helps reduce the environmental impact of a new product.
By recycling fabrics, we are not only stopping extra waste heading to landfill but also reducing the need for virgin fabrics to be created. Recycled fabrics can be anything from recycled polyester to recycled cotton and where recycled cotton is used, it's often offcuts from factory floors that would otherwise end up in landfill.
This brand partners with the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). The Fair Wear Foundation is a clothing industry specific, non-profit organization that ensures sustainable, fair and safe labour conditions in factories. They work directly with brands, factories, trade unions, NGOs and governments to establish a living wage and a working environment that’s free from gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment. There is emphasis on a brand’s business practices and how this can make direct sustainable change, alongside factory audits and worker interviews.
Find out more about Fair Wear Foundation here: https://www.fairwear.org/.
Rab Men's Jackets & Tops Sizing Chart
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
Chest | 94cm 37" |
102cm 40" |
109cm 43" |
117cm 46" |
122cm 48" |
Arm Length | 83cm 33" |
86cm 34" |
89cm 35" |
91cm 36" |
91cm 36" |
Regular Fit Garments
Designed to be versatile Rab's Regular Fit garments are not closely fitted for cross-seasonal use and multi-layering. Garments are contoured with room for movement.
Slim Fit Garments
The Rab Men's Slim Fit garments are designed to be worn closer to the body or over layers such as base-layers and light mid-layers. Close fitting for maximum performance when moving dynamically.
Expedition Fit Garments
Expedition garments are designed to be worn in colder conditions and over more layers of clothing than other fits and as such are oversized slightly to allow for this.
This item can be returned by post or to your nearest Tiso Group store – for more details see our Returns Policy.
Short review - Medium is big sized so returned today. Having to pay to return - Tiso should reconsider this policy at this time! Will prob order small as did like it.
Early days but very happy so far. Warmth without bulk
Very lightweight warm and well made