Breathability:
Highly breathable garments provide optimum climate control.

Regular fit:
Comfortable, technical cut

Lightweight:
Products designed for mountaineering where minimum weight is essential

Water-resistant:
For use in strong rain, wind, or snow

Wind-stop:
Garments made using wind resistant materials

BLUESIGN®:
The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for an environmentally friendly and safe production. This not only ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide but also provides confidence to the consumer to acquire a sustainable products. La Sportiva is an official bluesign® member since 2012: this certifies that the textile supply chain complies with the internationally recognized enviromental and social criteria endorsed by bluesign®. Since 2014/15 season La Sportiva is producing full certify bluesign® products: check out the bluesign® label on the garments for more information. WHAT IS A BLUESIGN PRODUCT? - A certified bluesign® product guarantees the highest level of consumer safety. When you see the bluesign® hangtag on a product it means that it has been produced with a minum impact on people and planet, respecting the highest quality standards possibles and the responsible use of all the resources along the supply chain. A bluesign® product is the statement of the company commitment to the planet.

L5 - HARD SHELL
This external layer protects against wind, rain and snow. It creates a barrier against the environment while guaranteeing superior breathability thanks to the use of high tech materials and membranes.

This product is PFC-free.

AQUAX:
A premium waterproof and breathable fabric developed to protect you from inclement weather conditions.

• WATERPROOF YET BREATHABLE
The base fabric is finished with a polyurethane (PU) resin to keep water out while releasing moisture.

• STRETCH
The PU resin is very elastic, which means the stretch of the fabric remains unaffected.

• WINDPROOF
While shutting out cold air, the PU resin helps to retain body heat.

• PREVENTS CONDENSATION FORMATION
The PU resin continuously absorbs, diffuses, and releases condensation.

• Waterproof (10.000 mm)
• Hood for maximum protection
• Packable
• Underarm ventilation