Description
Highlights
Features
Sustainability and Product Care
Sigma is a multi-activity 3-layer waterproof jacket for year-round protection.
Made from fully recycled and recyclable fabric with a PFC-free DWR.
3-layer construction maximises breathability and durability with a quiet face fabric and soft touch backer for next-to-skin comfort.
An elasticated hood with wired peak and rear drawcord, semi-elasticated cuffs, adjustable hem and YKK AquaGuard® zips keep you protected in strong wind and rain. Plus, two map-size pockets with mesh lining for easy venting.
Sigma is the perfect year-round waterproof. Durable, comfortable and sustainable.
Durable rain protection
3-layer construction with PFC-free DWR, 15,000mm HH
Next to skin comfort
Soft-touch polyester knit backing fabric for comfort on bare skin
Made for movement
Breathable fabric with 10K MVTR and mesh lined pockets to keep cool and comfortable while moving
Planet friendly performance
100% recycled fabric using a single polymer, fully recyclable at end of life
Product overview
- 3-layer fully-recycled polyester fabric
- Single polymer contruction is easily recycled at end-of-life
- YKK AquaGuard® zips
- Low profile semi-elasticated cuffs
- Breathable fabric for comfort when moving
- Map-size pockets with mesh lining for easy venting
- Soft, quiet fabric with mild stretch for comfort while moving
- Adjustable hood with wired peak, rear drawcord and elasticated opening
Technical details
Vital stats
Hydrostatic head: 15,000mm
MVTR: 10,000 g/sqm/24hrs
Construction
Fabric: 3-layer construction with PFC-free DWR
Face fabric: 140gsm 50D, 100% recycled polyester ripstop
Membrane:100% polyester
Backer: 100% polyester knit backer
Fit:
Regular
Weight:
400g (size medium)
Designer‘s notes
"We designed the Sigma with circularity in mind, so that when it eventually comes to the end of it’s useful life (hopefully in many, many year’s time) the majority of the jacket could be recycled, rather than end up in landfill. By choosing a mono-monomer (try saying that fast!) fabric construction, even down to the pocket bag mesh, we’ve made it as easy as possible to close the loop. Some elements like the zips and cord aren’t yet recyclable, which is where the challenge for future development lies. No one said it was easy…"Designer‘s notes
Caring for your DWR
To keep your jacket’s DWR treatment in good condition, wash it regularly in pure soap or a specialist cleaner. You may also need to refresh the treatment once or twice a year dependent on usage. Use a spray-on reproofer to maintain your jacket's wicking ability.
Repairs
We have dedicated Repair Stations in our stores and we're fully equipped to breathe new life into your old kit. This includes spare parts, patches, new zips and wash and reproofing of your down and waterproofs. Pop into any store or contact us online for more info.
Alpine Bond
If one of our products does not meet your expectations upon delivery, or if during its lifetime does not live up to the demands placed upon it, please return it to us for repair, replacement or refund. If the problem is our fault then we will do this to your satisfaction. If it’s your fault then we will help out the best we can. Find out more about our Alpine Bond here.
How It Is Made
Recycled and recyclable material
100% recycled polyester fabric using single polymer meaning it can be easily recycled at end-of-life
PFC-free DWR
Sigma uses a PFC-free DWR treatment on its outer fabric. PFCs are potentially harmful and have been found to build up in the environment
Where It Is Made
Our products are made in the best factories in the world. We know the factories personally and they have all signed up to our Code of Ethics in our supply chain. This includes the Ethical Trading Initiative base code, fair pay, safe working environments, no child labour, no modern slavery, no bribery or corruption, no materials from conflict zones and humane farming methods.
All our factories sign up to our Code of Conduct. Find out where we make our product by visiting our Factories of Alpkit factory zone.
Reducing our carbon footprint
We are carbon neutral under PAS2060 and offset our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 operations and transport emissions. We recognise that offsetting is not part of the solution but a point to pass through on a journey to Net Zero. Carbon Neutral is just a step in that journey.
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative which sets independent targets for us to achieve to do our bit to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our targets are to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 based on 2018 base year and reduce our total carbon intesnity by 15% every year to achieve genuine net zero by 2050.
End of life
When your partnership with this product is over send it back to us and we will pass it on to someone that needs it through our Continuum Project.
