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Patagonia's most popular polyester stretch-woven soft shell for climbs that demand durability and protection is a great combination of stretch, water-resistance, breathability and moisture management. Slim fit Chimneys of Chossy Limestone mixed with black ice, powder-blanketed glades and high alpine ridges - none a problem for the workhorse Guide Jacket. Extremely durable and breathable, the jacket's stretch-woven polyester with 4-way stretch allows for an excellent fit, while its Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish helps it resist wind, water and snow.
Microfleece lining on the collar, chin guard and wind flap complements the soft, brushed interior for next-to-skin comfort. A regular-coil, center-front zipper, three external pockets, articulated sleeves, a drawcord hem and sleek, stretchy self-fabric cuffs round out the details. Highly breathable, wind-resistant, stretch-woven recycled polyester with 4-way stretch is treated with a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish for wet-weather protection Brushed interior for next-to-skin comfort and moisture management Microfleece-lined collar, chin guard and wind flap pockets.
Two handwarmers with zipper garages, one left chest; Deluge DWR-treated zippers on all pockets Articulated sleeves for enhanced mobility and full coverage during long reaches Sleek, low-profile cuffs Dual-adjust drawcord hem 7.6-oz 70-denier stretch-woven 92% polyester (47% recycled)/8% spandex with 4-way stretch and Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Collar, chin guard, and wind flap: 5.5-oz 100% polyester brushed microfleece 524 g (18.5 oz).
Material: Recycled Polyester
We recycle used soda bottles, unusable second quality fabrics and worn out garments into polyester fibers to produce many of our clothes.
Technology: Deluge® DWR
Patagonia’s proprietary durable water repellent fabric finish, Deluge DWR, lasts substantially longer than standard DWRs. Garments with the Deluge DWR finish have like-new repellency after years of extensive use.
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Recycled Polyester:
To Patagonia, quality means more than how a garment looks or functions: It also includes the way it affects the environment and quality of life. This means working to source materials and develop processes that minimize damage to the environment.
In 1993, we adopted fleece into our product line made from post consumer recycled plastic soda bottles. We were the first outdoor clothing manufacturer to do so. PCR® clothing was a positive step towards a more sustainable system – one that uses fewer resources, discards less and better protects people’s health. Over the course of 13 years, we saved some 86 million soda bottles from the trash heap. That’s enough oil to fill the 40-gallon gas tank of the diminutive Chevy Suburban 20,000 times.
Today, we're able to utilize more sources for recycled polyester and offer it on more garments such as Capilene baselayers, shell jackets and board shorts, as well as fleece. We now recycle used soda bottles, unusable second quality fabrics and worn out garments into polyester fibers to produce many of our clothes. We've also started the world's first garment recycling program – bring us your old, worn-out Capilene baselayer, Patagonia fleece or Polartec® fleece (from any maker) and we'll make a new polyester garment from it using an innovative process developed by our friends at TEJIN.
Benefits of recycled polyester:
Lessens dependence on oil
Curbs discards, thereby prolonging landfill life and reducing toxic emissions from incinerators
Helps to promote a new recycling stream for polyester clothing that is no longer wearable
Creates less air, water and soil contamination
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