Jack Wolfskin Catalogue Summer 2012

BASIC INFO
FLEECE
Our NANUK fleece clothing utilises advanced fabric technology. All of the
NANUK versions share the common attributes of very good warmth-to-weight
performance, durability and pill resistance. They are also extremely breathable,
quick drying and easy-care.
How warm a NANUK fleece is depends on two things: the material weight and the
construction technique.
As a general rule, the thicker and heavier a fleece is, the warmer it is. The pack size
and the wind resistant performance increase with the material weight. The fleeces
in our collection are categorized by their material weight: 100, 150, 200 and 300.
The numbers are often incorporated into the name of the fleece, e.g. NANUK 200.
It is not possible to assign a definitive temperature rating to these fleeces,
since the overall insulation performance when combined with a shell jacket
or other outerwear is significantly higher than when the fleece is worn without
a windproof layer.
As a rough guide, microfleeces and 100-weight fleeces are suitable for warmer
temperatures and for sweat inducing activities; they are very light and pack -
able. 150-weight fleeces deliver medium range insulation and are thus ex -
tremely versatile. And if you require more protection from the cold, you should
opt for a 200-weight fleece, our heaviest material weight for summer use.
YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING FLEECE FABRICS IN OUR SUMMER
COLLECTION:
NANUK ATHLETIC Q.M.C.: This very light, 100-weight fleece has a special reverse
side made from Q.M.C. fibres and thus delivers active moisture management.
These fibres wick moisture quickly away from the body to the outer surface
of the fabric, where it can evaporate effectively. For this reason, we use this
fleece for jackets designed for highly aerobic activities.
NANUK DYNAMIC: A dual stretch fleece used in the form of active stretch inserts
to enhance the freedom of movement of the jacket. The outer side consists
of an extremely dense, wind-resistant jersey knit, while the fluffy velour fleece
on the reverse side provides exceptional insulation and a compact structure.
BASIC INFO
THE SYSTEM ZIP
Jackets equipped with our signature System Zip can be upgraded by docking
them with a second jacket. They are therefore highly versatile, since they can
be worn solo or combined. The zip comes in three different lengths (the zips
on the shell jacket and inner jacket must be of the same length).
REGULAR SYSTEM ZIP: for jackets with a normal or
slightly longer cut, e.g. our TEXAPORE trekking jackets
and selected models from our range of hiking jackets
SHORT SYSTEM ZIP: for jackets with a shorter,
(cropped) cut, e.g. most of our TEXAPORE hiking
jackets
KIDS SYSTEM ZIP: for our FAMILY collection
Weatherproof shell jacket Fleece jacket Winter combination
NANUK MICRO SL: This is the lightest of our microfleece fabrics and sets the
reference standards for pack size and warmth-to-weight performance. It has
a textured velour structure on both sides and is around 33 % lighter than
TECNOPILE MICRO (see below).
NANUK 100 BASIC: This lightweight, 100-weight velour fleece is ideal for very
light and packable fleece clothing. It offers very good warmth-to-weight
performance and effective moisture management properties, dries quickly and
is low maintenance.
NANUK 150: This 150-weight velour fleece offers medium range insulation and
is still comfortable to wear during the transitional seasons.
NANUK 150 WAFFLE: The waffle structure gives this fleece a more compact pack
size and better insulation performance than classic NANUK 150. It is also very
breathable, quick drying and low maintenance.
NANUK 200: With its robust velour structure, this warm, 200-weight fleece is
the classic all-rounder. It is extremely versatile and has an insulation per for -
mance that is ideal for a whole range of activities.
NANUK 200 HIGHLOFT: The longer pile of the highloft structure traps more air
for insulation, which means this fleece is warmer than normal NANUK 200,
at a similar weight. It delivers exceptionally good warmth-to-weight per for -
mance and has a relatively compact pack size.
NANUK 200 SILKLOFT: We use this fleece primarily in women’s jackets. It has
an extremely smooth feel and a silky shimmer. Thanks to its long-pile structure
it is also warmer than the NANUK 200 version yet packs up smaller.
TECNOPILE MICRO: Our all-time classic GECKO fleece pullovers are made of this
ultra lightweight, high quality, velour structure microfleece. Its light insulation
spec makes it ideal for fast & light activities any time of year and its compact
pack size means it will fit into practically any rucksack.
The jackets are docked by zipping them together and additionally secured
with attachment loops on the collar and cuffs to prevent slippage and
bunching. When not zipped into a shell jacket, our system fleece jackets are
zipped closed in the normal way, using the System Zip. The corresponding
models are featured on the following pages and their inter-compatibility is
shown by the appropriate System Zip logo.
System jackets made from our TEXAPORE weatherproof shell fabrics or
softshell fabrics are equipped with two zips: the normal front zip (used to zip
the jacket closed in the normal way) and a System Zip (for zip-in compatibility
with an inner jacket). You will find the corresponding men’s jackets on pages
48 - 52, 72 - 74 and 79. The women’s jackets are featured on pages 58f, 90,
96 and 107.
Note: The System Zip has remained unchanged in its current form since 1998
and the design has also been future-proofed. This means that you will be able
to find an appropriate upgrade option for your older system jacket.
The System Zip: two jackets, three wear options – for allweather,
all-year functionality
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