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THE NORTH FACE APEX FUTURELIGHT JACKET. RAINWEAR ESSENTIALS.
THE NORTH FACE APEX FUTURELIGHT JACKET. RAINWEAR ESSENTIALS. Rainwear essentials. Our MOUNTAIN JACKETS section brings you two pieces that you can enjoy for the famous “rain showers” that accompany the month of April.
The North Face now relaunches the Apex FlexFUTURELIGHT and Dryzzle FUTURELIGHT jackets. It does this as part of the Rainwear Essentials collection. Both share fabric with breathable waterproof membrane and deperlante layer, with two different variants: Heavier and more expensive the Apex, to tuck us in more. Lighter and cheaper for dryzzle.
THE NORTH FACE APEX FUTURELIGHT JACKET. RAINWEAR ESSENTIALS.
These sustainable garments have been manufactured with the most breathable waterproof technology so far that allows adventurers not to have to stop exploring again. FUTURELIGHT fabric is designed with an ultra-thin nanomembrane that allows air to flow through it, while preventing water from passing inside, favoring better breathability without sacrificing protection. Let’s look at his details. 
THE NORTH FACE FUTURELIGHT: A DIFFERENT FABRIC.
This fabric has been developed using the nano-fraying technique, which has endowed a waterproof membrane with air permeable properties for the first time. However, this three-layer shell does not look like a shell in any way. The fabric is soft, tactile and slightly stretchy to be comfortable throughout the day. In addition, it has a soft back, so that, unlike conventional shell jackets, you don’t feel it cold when you come into direct contact with your skin. Here the visual that the brand used to try to express its advantages in the global presentation of the fabric, which we covered in ISPO Munich a while ago. 
THE NORTH FACE APEX FUTURELIGHT
It is a jacket with “body”, so also have waterproof-breathable membrane, also tucks something in the thermal while we are in the mountains. In this way, we can be more exposed thanks to this three-layer garment, with thermosellated seams, which help to regulate body temperature.
DATA SHEET
- PVPR Price: 320€ 4AH4
- Fabric: 50D X 55D FUTURELIGHT™ Three Layer, 91.2% Recycled Polyester, 8.8% Elastane Fabric with Recycled Polyester Back and Durable Water-repellent Finish (DWR)
- Average Weight : 520 G
- Colors: Up to six colors available on the official website.
- Finishes: Heat-sealed seams, internal flap with zipper
The North Face has designed this jacket as a reliable companion for when you’re surprised by the rain out there. Its breathability also makes it comfortable even if you speed up the pace when climbing a stretch of slope. And just as, often happens with the brand’s jackets, its polycalence of use will cause many to be encouraged to keep wearing it, regardless of the pace you’re wearing.
Futurelight fabric is soft, tactile and slightly stretchy to be comfortable throughout the day. In addition, it has a soft back, so that, unlike conventional shell jackets, you don’t feel it cold when you come into direct contact with your skin. It has all the seams sealed and is equipped with a fully adjustable fixed hood, Velcro strap cuffs and front zip concealed by a protective flap to keep the cold at bay.
THE NORTH FACE DRYZZLE FUTURELIGHT. In addition to the Apex, we can also opt for this sister jacket, which arrives with a lower weight and price. From the same membrane Futurelight is completed a light with a weight of 300 grams and price 230€. This alternative, within the brand’s catalog, features a hood, adjustable Velcro cuffs and a depression closure flap to maintain body heat and protect from wind and rain.
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Post by Héctor Rubio for Trailrunningspain
