The Bonfire Sitka Down Jacket is a super-powered utilitarian take on the puffy coat that has been inspired by the technical demands of the Bonfire team riders. Able to battle bitter cold and extreme conditions on a daily basis, the Bonfire Sitka Down Jacket features the combined qualities of ultra-warm 550 down fill and durable, waterproof and breathable DryLevel 3 fabric.
| DryLevel 3 2-layer Ripstop: | Bonfire’s performance rating system for waterproof and breathability levels, DryLevel 3 features Bonfire’s best fabrics, features and performance. An ultra durable shell fabric with a cotton hand, it has the 2-layer construction of a classic ripstop weave. |
| Waterproof rating: | 20000mm/Breathability rating: 15000g/m2/24h. |
| Waterproof Rating: | This is measured and expressed as Hydrostatic Head in millimetres (mm). To find out the Hydrostatic Head of a fabric the manufacturer will take a clear tube and clamp their material over the bottom end. They will then fill the tube slowly with water and watch to see how high the column of water can get before the material lets drips through. The higher the hydrostatic head, the better the water protection. The European Standard a fabric must meet to be classified as waterproof is a Hydrostatic Head rating of 1500mm, and on average, outerwear fabrics tend to have a hydrostatic head of 10000mm and above. |
| Breathability Rating: | Breathability is measured as a rating in grams of how much vapour a square metre of fabric will allow to pass through in 24 hours (g/m2/24). For general use, 10000g/m2/24 and above is desirable. It should be noted that breathable fabrics do not stop you sweating and care should be taken as to clothing worn beneath waterproof/breathable shells. High quality base layers and fleece or insulated midlayers should in themselves draw vapour from the body and pass it outwards, thus allowing the outer fabric to do its job. Cotton clothing should never be worn as part of a performance clothing layering system. |
| G.I.F.T: | Green Initiatives For Tomorrow - Initiative that takes people's trash and turns it into a variety of fabrics and insulation. It also uses more sustainable materials in the construction of equipment. |
| PFOA-free DWR: | PFOA (Perfluorooctanioc Acid) Free DWR coatings have been part of the Bonfire line for a number of years. In keeping with the EPA (Environment Protection Agency) mandate of total elimination of PFOA in apparel by 2015, Bonfire's an industry leader for reducing the use of PFOA throughout their product line. |
| DWR: | Durable Water Repellent - A DWR-treated fabric will bead-up water on its surface to stop it soaking into the fibres. This maintains breathability and shortens drying times |
| Classic Fit: | Developed over 25 seasons, it is the perfect fit for most riders, in most situations. Not too short, long, baggy or tight, with no-lift in the sleeves and a perfectly placed powder skirt. Every detail, every seam, every riding condition and sleeve position has been tested to make sure that Classic never lets you down. Bonfire’s most versatile cut for all riding conditions. |
Red
We aim to offer competitive prices, however if you find products cheaper elsewhere we will match the price. click here for more info...
