SWISSWOOL PIZ CARTAS VEST
Colour: petrol blue
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Weight
Sustainability
For more sustainability! This product contains recycled polyamide.
This product was made in Europe. As such we support regional expertise, eliminating long transport routes.
This product was manufactured under fair working conditions in conformity with Fair Wear Foundation.
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This product contains no environmentally harmful per- or polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs).
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One piece, two styles
Comfortable, versatile and reversable insulating vest with Swisswool for long days in the mountains
Highlights
- Ideal weight-to-insulation ratio (90g/m) for a reversible vest
- Breathable, windproof, and extremely scuff-resistant.
- Super sustainable
With its low weight and good insulation, the Swisswool PIZ CARTAS VEST for men is perfect for strenuous ski touring days where every gram counts.
The outer layer is made of PERTEX QUANTUM, a windproof, breathable, and extremely scuff-resistant material made from recycled polyamide. Its 90g/m2 Swisswool lining can also absorb and release large quantities of moisture, and it warms even when wet.
The Swisswool PIZ CARTAS VEST for men is a versatile companion thanks to its colors and cut. This practical reversible vest is understated and provides two styles in one.
With its elasticated hem, the lightweight insulating vest adapts to fit the body perfectly. Merino mesh inserts in the large front pockets provide added comfort and keep your hands warm. The bonded breast pocket is backpack compatible and provides enough space to store a map or trail bar on your ski tour.
With the Swisswool PIZ CARTAS VEST for men, you’ll be ready for any tour, no matter how strenuous.
Area of usage
Product features
- 2 front pockets
- Bonded chest pocket (optimized for backpacks)
- Elastic waist
- Regular Fit
- Reversible vest (2 styles / 2 colors)
Material properties
- Produced and processed in an environmentally-friendly way
- Renewable raw material: once a year our sheep are shorn
- Optimized pack size
- Warms even when wet (better than down)
- Moisture regulating: can absorb and release large quantities of moisture (better than synthetic fibers)
- Ideal weight-to-insulation ratio (90 g / m²)
- PERTEX® QUANTUM: wind and water resistant (PFC-free impregnation), high scuff resistance ( min. 50,000 abrasion cycles in the Martindale test), breathable
- Recycled polyamid
- Windproof
- Water resistant thanks to PFC-free DWR coating
- Abrasion resistant
Material
Main material: OUTER MATERIAL: PERTEX® QUANTUM: 100% polyamide (recycled) PADDING: 80% virgin wool (Swisswool) + 20% polylactide LINING: PERTEX® QUANTUM: 100% polyamide (recycled)
Swisswool
We have been using Swisswool– wool fibers from Switzerland – as insulation material since 2011. A sustainable wool of regional origin, it warms superbly even when wet, is easy to care for and offers a perfect microclimate.
Pertex Quantum
Sustainable PERTEX® QUANTUM material is made of recycled polyamide, and its tight weave makes it extremely windproof and abrasion resistant yet comfortably soft. It is also particularly lightweight with a small pack size.
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BENEFITS MERINO WOOL
Our wool has its origins at the heart of a natural paradise: Tasmania. Where the air is at its purest, the food lush, and the climate moderate – that’s where fair merino wool that fulfils the highest quality standards can be found.
ORTOVOX WOOL PROMISE
Our commitment to fair wool: Our own wool standard ensures that our merino wool is sourced in an animal- and environmentally-friendly manner. Our friendly relationship with our farmers enables us to have full transparency throughout the value-added chain.
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