Falketind Alpha90 insulated Zip Hood

A wind resistant and breathable hybrid insulation/mid layer.

This breathable insulation jacket (352g M/L) is made for mountaineering with a mid to high-intensity level. It works great for trail running, ski touring and all kinds of outdoor activities where breathability and warmth when moving is needed.

A light nylon stretch is used as the face fabric because to provide good breathability and wind protection. Insulated with Polartec® Alpha® insulation which doean't need a lining on the inside. In the hood, part of the sleeve and sides we use Polartec® Power Grid fleece because of its stretch, warmth to weight and durability.

The face fabric is a 20D+30D x 20D stretch 55% recycled nylon/ 37% nylon/ 8% polyurethane fabric (62 g/m2). The Polartec® Alpha® insulation is a 100% recycled polyester (95 g/m2). The Polartec® Power Grid fleece is an 85% recycled polyester/ 15% elastane fabric (166 g/m2) fabric.

Key features include: One chest pocket, two hand pockets, a close fitting hood, hand gaiters.

This mid layer has a technical fit.

USE

6/6 Ski touring
6/6 Lift accessed freeride
6/6 Mountaineering
6/6 Trekking
6/6 Trail running
6/6 General outdoor adventures
5/6 Big wall climbing

PERFORMANCE

4/6 Windproofness
2/6 Waterproofness
3/6 Insulation
5/6 Breathability
4/6 Durability
4/6 Lightweight
3/6 Elastic

Features and Footprint

FEATURES

• Weight 352 gr. in size L
• Style no: 1803-23
• Articulated elbows
• Asymmetric longer back cut
• Chest pocket with zipper closure
• Close fitted stretch hood
• Comfort stretch
• Elastic cuffs with thumb holes
• Handpockets with zipper closure
• High protective collar
• Hood fitted for beanie
• Off-set seams
• Partly insulated
• Printed logotype
• Quilted synthetic insulation construction
• Side stretch panels
• Sleeve stretch panels
• Strategically positioned synthetic insulation
• Stretch cuffs
• Top stitched at strategic areas
  

MATERIALS

Polartec® Power Grid®
The ability to maximize base efficiency through enhanced performance benefits is central to the design of Polartec® Power Grid™ fabric. By constructing a symmetrical grid pattern, Polartec was able to not only increase thermal warmth and mechanical wicking capabilities but also reduce the overall fabric mass and weight. The benefits of products using the Polartec® Power Grid® are fast drying, great breathability, lightweight and easy care.

Thermo
“Thermo” is our general term for any synthetic insulation. It gives great thermal insulation to help the body to maintain its temperature, minimizing energy loss. We use synthetic insulation as an alternative to down, as it keeps its functionality even in wet conditions.

While moisture is the weak point of down, synthetic insulation shows its strength during sweat-inducing activities, when being exposed to rain or under continuous humid conditions. Synthetic insulation provides a very good warmth-to-weightratio and is easy to maintain.

The number behind Thermo refers to the weight in gr/sqm of the insulation used in the product. The suppliers of our synthetic insulation are Primaloft and Pinneco.

The breathability of insulated products are generally quite low.

FABRIC

Polartec® Alpha®

• Unique rochell knitting technology that provides greatest warmth-to-weight ratio
• Minimum 60% recycled Polyester
• Quick drying with great breathability
• Very compressible, and a soft touch next to skin
• Insulation without the need for inside liner
  

FOOTPRINT

Recycled Fibers: More than 50% of synthetic fibres in this product are recycled.
Oeko-Tex Certified Fabric: Oeko-Tex® is a worldwide independent test- and certification system. They ensure that the use of chemicals is aligned with or exceeds national and international rules and standards.
PFC Free DWR: The repellent used on this product is free of fluor carbons. (DWR = Durable Water Repellent)
Open Factory List: This product is made in a factory which is listed on Norrona.com.
Factory Inspected: This product is produced in a factory which is inspected by an independent third part and followed up by Norrøna.