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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

Item #MHW0678 | 229 in Stock

Breathability ratings for various fabrics

By Ranked #8 - Men's Softshell Jackets May 2, 2009

Thought this might help some people. I'm not sure if it is 100 percent spot on. I jacked it from some forum where a bunch of outdoorsy engineer types were discussing breathability. According to wikipedia, CFM means: "Cubic feet per minute and is a unit of measurement of the flow of a gas or liquid that indicates how much volume in cubic feet pass by a stationary point in one minute."

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cool chart...

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Gore-Tex Windstopper Softshell and Alchemy Stretch Softshell (91%) nylon and 9% Lycra; [Lining]: Fleece 
Waterproof Rating:
Water-resistant 
Breathable Rating:
Not specified 
Core Venting:
No, naturally breathable throughout 
Pockets:
2 Hand zip, 1 welded chest, 1 interior zip 
Seam Taped:
No, welded seams 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
No 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
[Lrg] 1lb 6oz. (632g) 
Recommended Use:
Ice / alpine climbing, backcountry skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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