Amundsen Sports - Men's Ballroom Jacket - Red Fox
Amundsen Sports - Men's Ballroom Jacket - Red Fox
Amundsen Sports
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The Amundsen Ballroom Jacket is the perfect choice for extreme mountain exploration. Made from top-quality wool fibres and durable 3-layer stretch fabric, it's soft and flexible yet provides reliable weather protection with 10,000mm watercolumn and a 2 RET value. The c_change membrane ensures maximum ventilation when needed, and waterproof zippers and sealed seams guarantee your safety and comfort. The storm hood features a laminated brim and can be adjusted with one hand for a custom fit. Stay warm and dry on any adventure with this reliable jacket.
Features
Features
- c_change is a wind and waterproof membrane which opens up for unequalled ventilation when you are warm, and closes in to retain heat when you are cold.
- > 10.000mm watercolumn / < 2 RET value
- Water tight zippers
- All seams are carefully sealed
- Storm hood fitted for freeride helmet with one-hand adjustment, laminated brim
- Soft brushed chin protection › X-open underarm ventilation with YKK® water-resistant zippers
- Big backpack-friendly chest pocket for all your essentials
- Amundsen Peak patch on right upper arm
- Snow-lock integration with pants
- Velcro fastening on laminated cuffs
- Key-card pocket
- Asymmetric longer back cut
- Laminated hem
Size Guide
Size Guide
These size guides are provided by Amundsen Sports
Our staffs insights
For the men's waist:
- M = feels more like a 30 inch waist
- L = feels more like a 32 inch waist
- XL = feels more like a 34 inch waist
Cord shorts and pants slack overtime compared to deck or field shorts and pants that remain the same.
Men’s Clothing |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
|
Chest (cm) |
91-96 |
97-104 |
106-111 |
114-118 |
118-121 |
|
Sleeve (cm) |
63 |
64.5 |
66 |
67.5 |
69 |
|
Seat (cm) |
88-93 |
96-101 |
104-109 |
111-116 |
118-120 |
|
Waist (cm) |
81-86 |
87-92 |
93-98 |
99-104 |
105-110 |
History
History
"The Ballroom jacket is named after the last great obstacle Amundsen faced before becoming the first man to set foot on the South Pole, The Devil’s Ballroom. On 4 December 1911 Roald Amundsen writes in his diary from his South Pole Expedition;
“We have been lucky, as usual. The wind backed after having blown at storm force from the SE – to N. and eased and cleared up. We lost no time in turning out and setting off. We first had to cross the Devil’s Ballroom. Shiny bare ice with snowfilled crevasses here and there.”
*The Devil’s Ballroom is what Amundsen called the most challening glacier they had to conquer on their quest for the South Pole."
- Amundsen Sports
Fabric
Fabric
- Stretch 3-layer wool fabric from Schoeller Switzerland.
- 28% Merino Wool
- 54% Polyester
- 15% Nylon
- 3% Elastane
Washing & Care
Washing & Care
IN THE WARDROBE / AFTER USE
When you’re preparing winter clothes for storage, the most important thing to ensure is that they’re clean and dry. Wet or damp clothes will produce mold over the course of time and will make your gear stink, as well as affect the physical makeup and appearance of the item, too.
WASHING YOUR ITEMS
- Machine wash at 40˚C (Ballroom series on 30˚C)
- Close all zippers and velcro’s before putting the garment in the washing machine.
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Dry cleaning
- Very gently wet cleaning
WHEN DO I NEED TO DO THE REPROOFING?
To test if the DWR is still preforming you should sprinkling or spraying water on the shoulders, waist, and back. If the water beads up and rolls away, your jacket’s good for another round. If any water absorbs into the jacket or the color of the fabric changes, the DWR needs reproofing. The impregnation is reactivated at low heat and ready for new adventures. The chains of molecules of the fluorocarbon finish return to their original condition through the heat treatment generated by the ironing process. Water droplets or dirt particles then have a significantly smaller contact area on the fabric and this greatly reduces their adhesive strength. Water and dirt are once more repelled.
THE RESULTS OF REPROOFING
Over time, the water repellency will be worn away. This will take place especially in vulnerable places like the shoulders, elbows, seat, and knees. To optimize the product ́s abilities, it should be treated after each wash, or when the water repellency is not performing optimally. For water repellency treatments, we recommend the use of environmentally friendly water repellents. Spray treatment ensures that only the outer side of the garment will be water repellent, which optimizes the moisture transportation of the product.
REPROOFING STEP BY STEP
STEP 1
- Wash your garment according to the care label
- Close all zippers and velcro’s before putting the garment in the washing machine.
- As a rule, it is essential not to use fabric softener since it will destroy the fabric over time.
STEP 2
- Dry the jacket according to the care label, and then test the DWR by sprinkling or spraying water on the shoulders, waist, and back.
STEP 3
- Iron on low heat (1 Point is recommended, without steam). It’s important to use a thin kitchen towel between the iron and the fabric during the ironing.
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