Torrentshell Jackets
Let’s talk trash
We sell a lot of waterproof/ breathable Torrentshell jackets, and they’re mostly garbage. Which is a good thing. A classic example of simple functionality, they’re straight-shooting rain shells that get to work when the weather calls—and since Spring 2016, they’re made of 100% recycled postindustrial nylon. When yarn factories create virgin nylon yarn, a byproduct remains that’s usually thrown out as garbage. These scraps and trimmings can be diverted from the waste stream by being reworked into a postindustrial yarn and used in a face fabric, like those of our Torrentshells. In the Fall 2016 season alone, our family of Torrentshell styles will divert 86,000 pounds of postindustrial waste from the landfill. But what about quality? As trusted customer favorites, our Torrentshells must consistently hit the mark for performance and durability. Any inferior recycled product that needs to be replaced often does far more harm than good. Happily, recycled nylon has the same dependable performance, easy care and durability of virgin nylon. As is true of all made things, our Torrentshells come with an environmental cost higher than their retail price. Finding ways to use recycled and repurposed materials, without sacrificing performance, has been a driving principle for us for decades, but we’re especially proud when we can improve the environmental profile of a bestseller. The more “garbage” we can wear instead of toss, the better for us and for the planet. Left: Dampened spirits looking for a lift. Yosemite Valley, California. Austin Siadak
Next: Llama Mama Grace Lohr loads the kids into the van for a High Sierra romp. Bishop, California. Ken Etzel
Torrentshell Jacket Packable and unpretentious, our Torrentshell Jacket keeps you dry through any type of soaking, with H2No® Performance Standard protection that’s durable, lightweight and versatile. The 2.5-layer jacket uses a 100% recycled nylon face fabric, has a waterproof/breathable barrier and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish, and stuffs into one of its zippered handwarmer pockets (with a carabiner clip-in loop). With a 2-way-adjustable, stowable hood with laminated visor, pit zips, a microfleece-lined neck and a drawcord hem. Imported.
Men’s Torrentshell Jacket 83802 I $129.00 I XS-XXL I 343 g (12.1 oz)
Women’s Torrentshell Jacket 83807 I $129.00 I XS-XL I 300 g (10.6 oz)
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