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For high energy activities such as running and cycling, it's important to have a lightweight windproof on hand for protection from windchill when at rest or in an emergency. For walkers, it is useful to have a protective layer that uses minimal space in your bag.
The Alize Windproof uses lightweight Nikwax® Windproof fabric with a TX.Direct water-repellent treatment for shower protection. It compacts into its own pocket and combines with the Alize Fleece for good weather protection in wet or cold weather.
The Alize Windproof is specifically designed to be compatible with the Alize Fleece. Together these two garments create a versatile waterproof system.
Nikwax Duology Windproof uses a closely woven microfibre fabric that cuts windchill and protects your insulation whilst providing excellent moisture vapour transfer. A Nikwax PFC-free durable water repellent treatment deflects the rain.
Worn in combination with one of our Duology fleeces it traps still air in the fleece fibres to provide varying levels of insulation and waterproof protection depending on the weather conditions and activity.
The Alize Windproof is made from lightweight Nikwax® Windproof fabric with a PFC-free TX.Direct water-repellent treatment. It cuts strong winds and provides shower protection.
Combined with the Alize Fleece, it forms a directional clothing system to protect from heavier rain and cold, making it a very flexible option for use across the seasons. It packs into its own stuff pocket to fit easily in your pack.
An adjustable "halo" hood moves without impairing vision and can be secured when not in use. The scooped tail ensures lower back protection for all activities. Subtle reflective flashes provide visibility in low light.
So the Alize Windproof is a minimalist, lightweight, packable wind-resistant layer, versatile enough to wear year-round for a range of activities.
Your Páramo windproof offers more versatility. Firstly because it is water-repellent and has a fully adjustable hood, it provides a good level of protection when worn as an outer layer, while offering exceptional breathability. Secondly, because in the worst conditions it can be worn over a Páramo Fleece to provide a higher level of weather protection. Therefore, it can adapt easily to a very wide range of conditions.
Páramo windproofs are extremely tough and durable, so suitable to be used in many different environments without damage.
''What I love about Páramo is the attention to detail to ensure the gear is lightweight yet 100% practical and high quality. The Alize Windproof Jacket is a feather light windproof which proved invaluable on warm yet changeable days. I didn’t want anything bulky that would weigh me down and being able to pack the windproof into its pocket is super handy.''
Laura Lane
“This jacket was clearly designed for the active traveller. Tiny, light and with good features at a competitive price.”
Wanderlust magazine
Used alone, the windproof, water-repellent fabric of the Alize Windproof provides ideal protection against wind and light showers. Its breathability and ventilation help prevent overheating.
In colder, wetter or more changeable conditions the Alize Windproof can be combined with the Alize Fleece to give good waterproof and insulating performance , making this a very versatile and useful three-season windproof.
We recommend combining our Windproof garments with the relevant Duology Fleece for varying levels of insulation and waterproofing depending on the weather conditions and activity. The fleeces come in two weights to suit different requirements. Click here for more information.
A Grid baselayer worn underneath a windproof is an excellent combination in warmer conditions when less insulation is required.
In extremely cold conditions our Torres overlayers are designed to be worn on top of your windproof.
Working closely with Nikwax, we have developed a pioneering PFC-free treatment for our fleeces, waterproofs and windproofs. Recent studies show that PFC’s are persistent in the environment and are damaging to human health; which is why Nikwax waterproofing solutions are water-based, use no harmful solvents or propellant gases, contain no damaging PFC’s and are not tested on animals.
For more information on Páramo and PFC’s click here.
Nikwax Analogy fabric systems are uniquely suited to recycling as they avoid the need for mixed materials, membranes or taped seams. Instead, they use 100% polyester, which unlike many materials, can be broken down and reformed into new, high quality fibres. Click here to read more about recycling your Páramo.
Simple repairs can often be done with a needle and thread without compromising the performance of your garment. If it is seriously damaged, you can send it back to Páramo and request a quote for having it repaired. Our Customer Service team can advise you.
Simple repairs can often be done with a needle and thread without compromising the performance of your garment. If it is seriously damaged, you can send it back to Páramo and request a quote for having it repaired. Our Customer Service team can advise you.
Páramo waterproof garments, maintained correctly with Nikwax, will outperform membrane and coating-based waterproof systems. The durable fabrics and high quality components used in our garments contribute to their longevity.
Under the terms of our Lifetime Guarantee, any manufacturing defect will be rectified, free of charge, for the life of the garment. Any damage by accident or normal ‘wear and tear’ can be repaired by our workshop at a reasonable cost.
To register a guarantee with us please click here.
Size | To fit chest up to | |
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cm | in | |
XS | 86 | 34 |
S | 91 | 36 |
M | 96 | 38 |
L | 101 | 40 |
XL | 111 | 44 |
Garments are specified using metric measurements, therefore the metric measurements in this chart are the most accurate. Imperial equivalents are rounded to the nearest half number.
Measurements relate to the body rather than garment measurements.
AFTERCARE
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CLOTHING COMBINATIONS
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