The Ortles Medium 3 RDS Down Jacket from Salewa is the ideal option for adding warm insulation to your mountaineering layering system. Whether you choose to use as a mid or outer layer, the 750-fill 90/10 RDS-certified duck down, paired with TirolWool® Responsive insulation inserts create a layer that retains heat, and the right amounts of warmth for different parts of the body, even when wet. Lightweight and hard-wearing, the outer fabric features nylon ripstop that is resistant to abrasion, meaning it will last much longer.
Finished with a PFC-free DWR, the jacket is water repellent and wind resistant, giving you shelter from the elements, and an adjustable hood, hem and elasticated cuffs provide further protection from the wet and cold. Two zippered side pockets and a zippered chest pocket keep your essentials close by and the 2-way central front zip allows you to adapt your jacket to use with a harness and belay device. When you no longer need the jacket, it packs easily down into its own integrated pocket to be tucked neatly away in a pack.
Please check the measurements in the Size Guide when selecting your size.
Product Code: APLNB1TI0431
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 Salewa Men's Ortles Medium 3 RDS Down Jacket - Dark Olive has the following sustainability attributes...
A bluesign® approved product consists of at least 90% bluesign® approved textiles and/or 30% bluesign approved accessories. The aim of the bluesign® system is responsible use of resources, clean processes with controlled air and water emissions, safe processes for the workers and safe products for consumers. Bluesign® is an independent third party and sets out strict criteria for manufacturers and brands to follow to be certified bluesign. By buying bluesign®, you are guaranteed a product that has been made with the least harmful substances possible.
Find out more here: https://www.bluesign.com/en
Fluorinated DWR finishes make clothing waterproof by repelling water droplets. ‘PFCs’ is the broad term for all fluorocarbon chemicals, of which PFOS and PFOA are sub-groups. Different chemicals in this family have a varying number of carbon atoms, so C6 has six carbon atoms and C8 has eight. While the outdoor industry has moved away from C8 (or 'long chain') PFCs, C6 (short chain) PFCs are currently unbeatable in their waterproofing performance. They're considered less harmful to the environment than C8, but they have not been proven to be safe. PFCs are known as forever chemicals; once created they will never break down and are harmful to people and the planet. To read more about the chemistry related to PFCs, head here.
PFC-Free DWR uses alternative, biodegradable technologies that repels water from the surface of a fabric - such as Fjallraven's Greenland Wax. PFC-Free DWR coatings are water resistant enough for most daily activities, so if you don’t need a highly technical waterproof, consider a PFC-Free garment instead.
Sometimes using animal products can be a more sustainable alternative than using non-biodegradable plastic, but it is imperative that an animal’s welfare is respected. The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) was started by The North Face, Textile Exchange, Allied Feather Down and Control Union. RDS down cannot come from farms that engage in force feeding or live plucking and they must respect the Five Freedoms of animal welfare: freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, injury or disease; to express normal behaviour; and from fear and distress. Parent farm (the farm where the birds are kept for producing eggs) certification is optional unless the down is harvested there. RDS down is traceable back to source via Track My Down.
Find out more about RDS here: https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-down/.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/.
Salewa Men's Jackets and Tops Size Guide | ||||||
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EU size | 46/S | 48/M | 50/L | 52/XL | 54/XXL | 56/3XL |
US size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
UK size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Total Height (cm) | 173-179 | 176-179 | 179-182 | 182-185 | 189-192 | 193-196 |
Chest (cm) | 86-92 | 92-98 | 98-104 | 104-110 | 110-116 | 117-125 |
Waist (cm) | 74-80 | 80-86 | 86-92 | 92-98 | 98-104 | 105-113 |
Hip (cm) | 90-96 | 96-102 | 102-108 | 108-114 | 114-120 | 121-129 |
*Please choose your size according to UK sizing |
This item can be returned by post or to your nearest Tiso Group store – for more details see our Returns Policy.
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