A waterproof, ultralight and breathable down jacket for women

Danish outdoor outfitter Nordisk has developed the Lodur jacket, an ultralight, down-filled shell jacket for women that even offers full weather protection.

Until now, down jackets, whose outer fabric was so thin that the down inside even shone through, were primarily ultra-light, breathable and fashionable. But not waterproof. The new Lodur jacket from Nordisk even comes with full weather protection, because the brand has managed to combine an ultra-lightweight with a high water column and extreme breathability.

This was made possible by using the innovative NorTech 0.5 membrane, which is 10 times thinner than a human hair. It also weighs less than 20% of the current market standard for lightweight membranes. Ten years ago, Nordisk already developed the ultra-thin 10-denier fabric together with Japanese fabric manufacturer Toray Industries. Together, they have now found a way to make this fabric even waterproof by applying the thin membrane. The filling is made of Crystal Down®. This down comes from Europe and guarantees a high animal welfare standard.

Thus, the jacket has a water column of 20,000 WP, a vapor permeability of 40,000 MP and comes to a weight of only 300 grams. Thanks to this groundbreaking technology, the jacket is both durable and lightweight and can be used for a wide range of outdoor activities and changeable weather. Because of its clean look, it also fits perfectly into the urban environment. A red Y on the chest stands for the quality of the brand formerly known as Yeti. Nordisk acquired the down specialist in 2005 and therefore calls the down collection Y by Nordisk.

Jury-Statement:

»The lack of waterproofing is a real shortcoming of lightweight down jackets, limiting their use to fair weather. It’s hard to believe how light and thin this jacket comes across and still offers so much function.«

Advantage overview:

➔ Extremely thin, extremely breathable waterproof down jacket

➔ Sustainable Crystal Down® filling

➔ Weight less than 300 g

Product specifications:

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Colors: dress Blue, lemon

Market launch: November 2022

RRP: € 499.95

➔ nordisk.eu