The Velez Evolution is for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who are active in mild and extreme winter conditions.
If you enjoy activities such as mountaineering, mountain walking, backpacking, trekking and ski-touring, you need a versatile jacket that keeps you dry during activity and in adverse weather conditions.
The Velez Evolution delivers full winter weather protection and mountain performance. However, the extensive and innovative ventilation options can be adjusted to extend the wear well beyond these winter months.
Features:
- Twin zip design and forward-facing arm vents offer excellent ventilation options for optimum temperature control
- Large “dry” zipped drop pocket and an external twin zipped tunnel hand warming pocket.
- Excellent field of vision and protection provided by a fully adjustable, secureable helmet-compatible hood.
- Fully articulated shoulders and elbows with stretch articulation panels allow maximum freedom of movement.
- Easy push-up sleeves with bite tab closure for adjustment on the go.
- Scooped tail with elasticated adjustable hem for improved lower back protection.
- Pack and harness compatible.
- 11 Reflective flashes are positioned around the jacket to present an outline when illuminated.
How will your Páramo garment outperform breathable membranes?
Nikwax Analogy fabrics are not only extremely breathable, but they are also directional. This means that water, both liquid and vapour, is directed outwards, ensuring your insulation remains protected.
Although breathable membranes allow moisture vapour to pass through them, they do nothing to transport liquid water. Therefore, when the production of sweat exceeds the Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate, or when the external temperatures drop, condensation (the change of water from vapour to liquid) will build up in breathable membranes.
Nikwax Analogy fabric is so durable you could puncture a Páramo waterproof with pins, remove them, and still stay dry in the rain! Unlike coated or membrane-based garments, our directional clothing can be easily repaired without compromising future performance.
Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric is more than just breathable, it is directional.
This means it is capable of moving liquid water away from your body and not just water vapour.
It is essential to avoid a build-up of water in your clothing system when you are working hard, as too much retained moisture will lead to your body rapidly chilling when you stop and rest.
In conventional clothing systems, approximately 20% of sweat production is dealt with effectively, leaving the remaining 80% trapped inside.
Nikwax Analogy garments are unique in that they pump out this 80% of liquid water and allow it to drain away; you are left feeling dry and comfortable.
How do I look after this Páramo item?
Always wash this garment withNikwax Tech Wash to remove dirt and revive the water repellency. If, even after washing, the garment outer absorbs water, it is time to reproof with NikwaxTX.Direct. If you very heavily soil your garment, for example with tar or oil, you can have it dry cleaned. It will then need to be washed with Tech Wash and reproofed with TX.Direct.
Nikwax Tech Wash and TX.Direct are market-leading products. They have been specifically designed and optimised for breathable waterproof fabrics. Application in a washing machine is quick, easy, and ensures that the whole garment is thoroughly cleaned and waterproofed.
Nikwax Tech Was his a highly effective cleaner. Additionally, it will revitalise existing Durable Water Repellency (DWR) and revive breathability. It is the safe way to thoroughly clean your waterproof clothing and equipment.
Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In has been specifically designed and optimised for breathable waterproof garments; it leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual fibres, allowing moisture vapour to pass through, maintaining breathability.