Overview
Made for
- Hiking
Details
Sizes: XS-XL (XXS-XXL in Black and Light Jade Green/Dark Jade Green)
Fit: Regular fit. The fit of this garment was developed specially for use with layered clothing. This means it offers good freedom of movement, even over mid-layer garments.
Weight: 352 g
Material: 100% Polyester [3-layer Dermizax®]
Fabric details: 3-Layer Dermizax® with PFAS-free water repellency. Waterproof, windproof and breathable. Low weight and minimal packing volume. Comfortable and quick-drying moisture absorption material on chin protector. PFAS free WR treatment: Avoiding harmful chemicals for water-repellent finishing. For more information on materials and technologies, click the “technology” tab.
Skar is our core range of functional and versatile outdoor jackets. The line is designed to do the trick either either you go hiking in the mountains or walking your dog in the neighborhood. By choosing Skar, you choose genuine Bergans quality. Proven materials and technologies are there to protect you when you enjoy nature, no matter where or how you do it.
Hood: Fixed hood with one-hand cord adjustment in front and back. Stiffed brim.
Pockets: Zippered front pockets in mesh for optimum ventilation.
Ventilation: Underarm zip vents. Pockets in mesh for optimum ventilation.
Additional features: Velcro cuff adjustment. Flap behind front zipper. Articulated elbow section for excellent freedom of movement. No shoulder and side seams for less friction and chafing. One-hand elastic drawstring at hem. Extended back panel. Regular fit.
Sustainability
- PFAS-free
- PFAS-free
PFAS-free
All our products marked with the PFAS-free logo use a water repellent treatment that is free of PFAS substances.
PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is a group of more than 10.000 substances also known as fluorocarbons. They build up in nature as they do not degrade. In greater concentrations, they are proven to pose a hazard to both human health and the environment.
PFAS has been common to use for the so-called “Durable Water Repellent” finish (DWR): It means that water bounces off the surface rather than being absorbed by the fabric and making it wet. Using PFAS has been an effective treatment to achieve a durable water repellency for waterproof fabrics, but also other applications like ski waxes or food packaging.
Since these chemicals have shown to be harmful for both people and the environment, Bergans is working to phase out all fabrics containing PFAS finish and replace with more environmentally friendly, PFAS-free treatments. All the membranes we use are already free for PFAS. You can read more on PFAS and how we work to eliminate these.
A significant part of the challenge of using alternatives to PFAS lies in the lower durability of these water repellent solutions. That means that using a waterproof garment with a PFAS-free finishing requires you to re-impregnate these more often than before, to achieve a good water-repellent functionality also over time and after many washes. Anyhow, please always consider where and when it’s necessary to reduce environmental impact.
More info on how to wash and reimpregnate.
Technologies
- Dermizax
- Dermizax
Dermizax
Dermizax® is a smart nonporous membrane which offers high waterproofness, moisture permeability with minimal condensation.
Designed for high-intensity activity in extreme weather conditions.
- Wind and waterproof
- Withstands a water column of minimum 20.000 mm
- Moisture transportation minimum 10.000 g/m²/24 hours
- Dynamic breathability ensures temperature adjustment
- High elasticity enhances wearer comfort
- Machine washable following carelabel