W's BFF Jacket
Circular
Recycled
Recyclable
Description
Your best friend on rainy days. Meet BFF Jacket, one waterproof shell jacket in a minimalist design with good breathability and the softest feel we've ever encountered in one shell layers. It's the perfect all-year-round adventure companion that can accompany you on everything from hiking, paddling or summit tours.
We gave the BFF Jacket its name because it's designed to be your best friend, for both adventure and everyday life. The waterproof jacket keeps you dry during both rain in the summer and cold snowstorms in the winter. It is made of recycled and recyclable polyester and both the membrane and the DWR treatment are completely free of PFAS. The minimalist and durable construction will last for many years to come.
The jacket is made of the waterproof and well-ventilated material Surpass 2.5L Hardshell™. It is a wind and waterproof shell material that is both thin, quiet and flexible. The fabric combined with the fit gives the jacket full freedom of movement and unsurpassed comfort. The BFF Jacket features an adjustable hood and a drawstring at the hem, opening ventilation under the sleeves, front pockets and curved sleeves with velcro closure. All seams are fully taped and have water resistant zips.
The soft, quiet and waterproof jacket is perfect if you are looking for a versatile jacket to take with you on all sorts of adventures and activities.
This product is recyclable and we ask that you return it to us when it is completely worn out. We have recycling stations in all our own stores as well as at many of our retailers.
- Regular fit
- waterproof
- Breathe well
- Stretchy
- Low weight
- sealed seams
- Water resistant zippers
- PFAS free DWR treatment
- Adjustable hood and lower hem
- Ventilation under sleeves with zipper
- Velcro closure at cuffs
- Pockets compatible with backpack and straps
- Recycled and recyclable fabric
- PFAS-free membrane
- Weight 342g
Materials and technology
Outer fabric: Surpass 2.5-L Hardshell™
Soft and quiet stretchy shell fabric. Waterproof, breathable, light and packable material in 2.5 layers.
- Origin: Japan
- 70% Eco Circle® recycled polyester, 30% polyester
- Atmos™, 100% Polyester membrane
- Recyclable
- Weight: 113 g/m2
- Breathability; 15,000 g/m2/24 hours
- waterproof: 20,000 mm H2O or higher
- 2-way stretch
- Delta fiber for extra good sustainability
- Soft and quiet surface
- DWR finish - free from PFAS
Membrane: Atmos™
Atmos™ Membrane is one hydrophilic membrane, not microporous, and at the molecular level the moisture moves through the fabrics. The more moisture there is in circulation, the greater the ability of the membrane to move moisture away from the body. With Atmos, we are confident that we have a membrane that delivers Houdini standards of high performance in an environmentally sustainable way, which no other membrane on the market can live up to. Atmos™ membrane is made of recyclable polyester and free of PFAS.
All ours shell layers are 100% PFAS-free, read more here.
Care advice
Shell jackets with membrane
- Air clothes instead of washing if the clothes are not too dirty. You save water, energy and it makes the clothes last longer. However, if you have used the garment in salt water, if it has become really dirty or sweaty, you should wash it. Otherwise, the ventilation in the garment may deteriorate and moisture may even leak in through the dirt.
- Use one laundry bag. It is important when washing synthetic clothes as it protects your garments and prevents microfibers from leaking out. When cleaning the bag and filter in the machine, make sure to wipe clean and dispose of lint in the bin. Never rinse the laundry bag with water as the fibers can then end up in lakes and oceans.
- Wash at a maximum of 40 degrees.
- There are special detergents for shell layers, but it usually works just as well with the most common varieties. Choose mild environmentally certified detergents and make sure you use the right dose.
- Avoid fabric softener. In addition to being bad for the environment, it impairs the garment's performance, especially moisture transport and drying time.
- Hang dry, but add heat to the garment after washing so that the water-repellent surface of the outer fabric is reactivated. Use a heating cabinet, tumble dryer or iron, just make sure to keep an eye on the heat so the garment doesn't melt.
- You can strengthen the impregnation in the garment with a wash-in or spray that you can find in the webshop or in our stores.
sustainability
circular
The label circular means that this product is made from either recycled and recyclable, or renewable and biodegradable materials. Most products in today's society are linear, where the earth's resources are extracted, used and then discarded. This does not work in the long run and causes enormous strain on the environment. Instead, we want to close the circle and reuse the materials we already have. But we need your help. When your Houdini products are completely worn out, return them to us through our recycling units located in all our own stores and many retailers.
recycled
The label recycled means that this garment contains at least 50% recycled fibers (often more, see product description). The source is either recycled clothing or other sources such as PET bottles. We mainly use recycled polyester, which has many advantages. It reduces both CO2 emissions and water use compared to virgin polyester. One of our suppliers shows that mechanically recycled polyester saves 32% CO2 and uses 94% less water. In addition to the footprint of production, the big difference is that we use "waste" as raw material instead of crude oil.
Recyclable
The label Recyclable means that the fabric in this product is completely recyclable. Instead of becoming waste, the material can be used to manufacture new products. Our goal is to take no material from the earth's crust into our products by 2030. Circular products, made from recycled and recyclable materials, is a big change but we need your help to make the system work. Return your Houdini garments to us when they are completely worn out. We have recycling units in all our own stores and at many retailers.