Paramo Womens Velez Adventure Light Smock Waterproof Jacket  £220.00

Velez Adventure Light Smock - Women's

A lightweight and very versatile waterproof, ideal for very active women who want to travel fast and light in a variety of outdoor conditions. The smock uses Nikwax Analogy^® Light fabric to give weather protection and perspiration removal in a lightweight package, with great venting and accessible pockets.

If you enjoy mountain walking, cycling, climbing and more, you need a versatile waterproof suitable for all these. Good wind and rain protection and something to keep you warm is essential. However, you also need to keep cool when working hard. This smock offers full directional waterproof performance and perspiration removal in a lightweight package. Innovative temperature control options and practical pockets are built into this weight-efficient garment.

• Nikwax Analogy^® Light fabric gives a 20% weight saving compared to standard Nikwax Analogy^® while offering the same unrivalled protection and moisture control.
• The twin zip vents offer quick temperature regulation on the move.
• Easily accessible storage is from generous, well-placed pockets, designed for maps, guides, photo accessories, snacks and other essentials

Features:

• Nikwax Analogy Light fabric performance guaranteed.
• Twin front vents with two-way zips and inner, poppered storm flaps provide maximum temperature control.
• Large zipped OS map-sized chest pocket.
• Inner zipped pocket for storage and hand-warming – also fits an OS map.
• Excellent field of vision and protection provided by fully adjustable, roll-away hood with wired peak.
• Fully articulated shoulders and elbows for maximum freedom of movement and optimum fit.
• Scooped tail with draw-cord for maximum back protection.
• Easy adjust cuffs, so sleeves can be rolled or pushed up for temperature control.
• Reflective piping (front and back) for visibility.
• Average weight 575g  /  1.26lb

Technical Features:

• Your Smock has been tested in the Leeds University Rain Room to resist at least 4 hours of heavy rain at approximately five times the intensity of normal UK rainfall and you can use it throughout the year in cold or wet conditions. Because the fabric system offers significant insulation when the ventilation zips are closed, this is not the best garment to use in hot conditions.
• Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric is more than just breathable, it is directional. This means it is capable of moving liquid water away from your body and not just water vapour. It is essential to avoid a build-up of water in your clothing system when you are working hard, as too much retained moisture will lead to your body rapidly chilling when you stop and rest. In conventional clothing systems, approximately 20% of sweat production is dealt with effectively, leaving the remaining 80% trapped inside. Nikwax Analogy garments are unique, in that they pump out this 80% of liquid water and allow it to drain away; you are left feeling dry and comfortable.

Watch this short video to know more about the features and benefits of the Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric

Aftercare:

• Regularly wash your Páramo waterproof garments with Nikwax Tech Wash^® to remove dirt and revive its water repellency. If, after washing, the outer fabric absorbs water (it does not run off in beads) it is time to reproof your garment with Nikwax TX.Direct^®.
• Simple repairs can be done with a needle and thread, without compromising waterproof performance. However, if you seriously damage a garment, Páramo's customer service team can provide you with a quote for having it professionally repaired. 
• Páramo waterproof garments, maintained correctly with Nikwax, will outperform membrane and coating-based waterproof systems. The durable fabrics and high quality components used in Páramo's garments contribute to their longevity. Under the terms of our Lifetime Guarantee, any manufacturing defect will be rectified, free of charge, for the life of the garment. Any damage by accident or normal ‘wear and tear’ can be repaired by Páramo's workshop at a reasonable cost.

​Product Ethics

• PFC* free water repellent finish (*per and polyfluorinated compounds) - Páramo clothing does not rely on hazardous fluorocarbon (PFC) treatments in its finishing or aftercare processes.
• Páramo have pioneered treatment processes for its garments which enables us to take untreated fabrics and add Nikwax Aftercare, not reliant on fluorocarbons, to enhance the movement of water to where it is most beneficial. Studies show that fluorocarbons of all kinds persist in the environment and are damaging to human health. Nikwax aftercare solutions are water-based and use no harmful solvents or propellant gases, are not tested on animals, not harmful to humans, and contain no damaging fluorocarbons.
• Fully recyclable through Páramo.
• Produced in Bogotá, Colombia by MIQUELINA Foundation, a member of the World Fair Trade Organization. Guaranteed Fair Trade. Páramo’s ethical manufacturing partnership with the Miquelina has offered vulnerable women training and employment since 1992. This alliance has benefitted thousands of at-risk women in practical ways, helping them to build houses, and providing a kindergarten and canteen for their children. With Páramo’s support, Miquelina holds ISO 9001 accreditation, which assures dedication to quality. In 2017, Miquelina attained guaranteed Fair Trade status from the World Fair Trade Organization.