Montbell's EX Light Wind Parka has been redesigned to significantly increase breathability without sacrificing its wind blocking performance. With the new fabric, we have manipulated the weave and how we process the material to expertly balance its ability to release built up humidity inside the jacket, yet still block wind. The new 7-denier nylon fabric is coated with Montbell's Polkatex durable water repellent for shedding light precipitation. The redesigned EX Light Wind Parka now weighs 56g, but the marginal weight gain by using the new fabric makes up for this by being what we consider an exceptional wind shell with improved comfort due to its ability to breathe. We have controlled weight throughout the garment, using thinner elastic bands in the cuffs and eliminating unnecessary ventilation mesh.

Specs

Material: 7-denier Ballistic® Airlight rip-stop nylon
Polkatex DWR treatment
Weight: 56g
Color: GRAPHITE BLUE (GRBL), HOT RED (HRD), TWILIGHT BLUE (TWBL), YELLOW (YL)
Size: XS, S, M, L, XL

POLKATEX, an elite water-repellent technology

An elite water-repellent technology, POLKATEX® DWR protects insulation from light moisture and helps maintain warmth.

7-DENIER BALLISTIC AIRLIGHT

Utilizing a high quality down, the weight of the fabric is also a key factor to allow the down clusters to fully expand. If the fabric is too heavy, it will compress the down clusters. This compression causes the down clusters to temporarily release their dead air. 7 denier “Ballistic Airlight” is a fabric so thin and light, down clusters have no problem maintaining their loft. Montbell downproofs all of our products. “Downproofing” is the process of using heat and pressure to eliminate spaces between fibers. However, if an airtight seal is made, down won't be able to regain its loft after it has been compressed. We downproof our products to keep the down where it belongs and still maintain their breathability.

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