Särmä Softshell Jacket

Going out although there's a good chance of wind and rain? For these occasions, a softshell jacket is an invaluable addition to your wardrobe, as it is windproof, water resistant, quite breathable, and dries quite quickly. And this is indeed just a shell, so the useful temperature range is extensive – you can use layers as you see fit.

• A shell jacket worn on top of everything else – the fit is generous
• Keeps out wind and light rain too (5,000 mm)
• Good assortment of pockets, active cut
• Materials 96% polyester, 4% elastane, 270 g/m²

You can also enhance and replenish the garments waterproofing by using certain treatments and detergents found here.

The manufacturing of this product is moving out of China as part of our Project MEGA. We will not replenish it. A redesigned, made-in-Europe product will replace this one. If you want this product in its current form, it is time to hit that add-to-cart button.

Features

Today, softshell is pretty much what tight wool was back in the day; a great general purpose fabric for colder and unstable weather. No wonder they make most of the sportswear out of this. Our jacket is just a shell, so you can layer it any way you wish.

General features

• Fits generously enough to facilitate warm layers underneath, active cut
• Zippered front with tall collar
• Removable hood
• Adjustments in the hem, hood and cuffs
• Ventilation zippers in the armpits
• Hook 'n' loop bases in the arms for your patches or reflectors

Pockets

• Hand warmer pockets
• Chest pockets
• A large poachers pocket on the back
• Small pockets on the arms
• All pockets are zipper operated with mesh pouches

Material

Made of smooth 96% polyester / 4% elastane fabric, which keeps out the wind and is waterproof up to 5,000 mm (TPU membrane), essentially keeps out light rain forever. Light, smooth polyester weave on the inside face to add comfort and structure. Breathability 3,000 g/m²/24 h, in other words not a plastic bag, but definitely not a cool summer cloth either. The seams are not taped. Fabric weight is 270 g/m².

The fabric is pretty smooth, which means it slips over the lower layer easily. Further, it will not pollute the environment with microplastics as much as fluffier alternatives. Some color may transfer from the product before the first wash.

Size info

The simple size designations are followed by recommended user height and chest circumference.

The recommended size allows for a beefy thermal mid-layer. If you wear fewer layers and want the jacket closer to your body, you can safely pick a smaller size. The following chart has measurements of the garment itself. The sleeve length is measured from the shoulder seam to the cuff.

Made in China

There's good quality to be found in the PRC, as long as you don't choose the lowest bidder. All of the fabrics used on Särmä brand products are tested and deemed safe for use by SGS, which is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.