Using a new 100% recycled nylon face fabric that is bluesign™ approved, The Patagonia Torrentshell is a sleek, packable and unpretentious waterproof shell, that is also an environmentally sound choice.
Using 100% waterproof and highly breathable H2No™ Performance Standard fabric, the Patagonia Torrentshell is superbly lightweight and ideal for packing away for summer treks, hill walks or exposed climbs.
The jacket stuffs into one of two zippered handwarmer pockets (with a carabiner clip-in loop) so is eminently packable. The 2-way-adjustable hood has a laminated visor, rolls down and stows away with a simplified cord-and-hook design; and the center zipper has a minimal-welt exterior and interior storm flaps. The ventilating pit-zips have storm flaps and DWR-treated zippers, and we’ve slightly lengthened the torso. With a microfleece-lined neck, hook-and-loop cuff closures and a drawcord hem.
2.5-layer H2No Performance Standard shell
2.5-layer H2No Performance Standard shell fabrics are completely waterproof, windproof, breathable and highly packable. Because 2.5-layer H2No® Performance Standard shell fabrics are so lightweight and compressible, they’re excellent choices for backpacking, alpine climbing and backcountry skiing and snowboarding. They combine a water-repellent shell fabric with a waterproof/breathable membrane and protective top coat barrier without the need for a protective lining fabric, which makes it light weight and highly packable. Additionally a distinctive raised print layer is applied for decreased surface tension when layering and increased moisture management.
2.5-layer H2No Performance Standard shell fabrics are coated with DWR
(durable water repellent) fabric finish that repels light rain and snow. In conjunction with a waterproof/breathable barrier, the DWR finish keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated so that the breathable barrier can do its job.
All products bearing the H2No mark have been vigorously tested for durability in Patagonia's 24 Killer Wash, a process used to simulate years of use and abuse in a short period of time. This process consists of exposing the fabric to severe thrashing in a modified washing machine for a continuous 24 hours.
H2No Performance Standard is Patagonia’s benchmark for waterproofness, breathability and durability, which ensures a high level of long-term performance backed by our Ironclad Guarantee. H2No Performance Standard products undergo the most rigorous testing in the industry. The H2No Performance Standard for waterproof shell garments is 20,000 MM before, and 10,000 MM after our Killer Wash test (per JIS L 1092 B).