Whether worn in the city or on mountain outings, Millet's Evole series down jackets are guaranteed to protect you from the cold, without compromising breathability.
As the first ski resorts gradually open their doors over the coming weeks, the cold will continue to be the enemy to fight this winter. To meet this challenge, Millet is unveiling its Evole series down jackets. Two models (Evole Light 700 Jacket and Evole 700 Hoodie) can be found at Private Sport Shop. The aim is to protect you from the cold, whether you're out for a stroll in the city or a sporting outing in the mountains.
The Evole Light 700 Jacket will be an invaluable ally on your expeditions. Placed at the bottom of your pack, this down jacket is the perfect piece of equipment to slip on once you've reached the summit or during a lunch break. It can be worn on its own or as a mid-layer. This hoodless down jacket weighs just 369 grams and can easily be stowed away in its own left pocket, taking up minimal space. It is made primarily from hydrophobic duck feathers for targeted warmth, and also benefits from recycled synthetic fibers for moisture wicking on the side panels. And when it comes to durability, you can count on the rugged, reliable ripstop outer fabric.
VOLE LIGHT 700 JACKET
Weight: 369g
Static thermal index: 7°C
Active thermal index: -5°C
The Millet Evole 700 Hoodie differs from the Light 700 in that it features a hood and an even more effective filling, making it the warmest down jacket in the Evole series. It's filled with hydrophobic natural down and features side panels of recycled 100% synthetic insulation for excellent breathability.
EVOLE 700 HOODIE
Weight: 408g
Static thermal index: 3°C
Active thermal index: -11°C
How to choose a down jacket
For a down jacket, it's the ability to retain the warmth of the air heated by your body between the two walls of the garment that you need to look at first. This characteristic, which tells you whether one down jacket is warmer than another, is measured in cuin ("cubic inches per ounce"). The higher the cuin level, the warmer the down jacket. The temperature index (as shown above) also gives you a better idea of the type of use a down jacket is designed for. Another feature to study closely is a down jacket's waterproofing. If a model is warm, it's not waterproof (but it can be water-repellent, as are the two Evole down jackets mentioned in this article).
Last but not least, the filling of a down jacket is essential. This can be natural insulation (down or feathers) or synthetic insulation (wadding, polyester). Natural insulation is of better quality. This is the case with Millet's Evole range, which features 90% duck down and 10% feather down. Synthetic insulation is more suitable for wet weather, as it retains thermal performance better in these conditions than down jackets with natural fillings. All that's left to do is choose your next Millet down jacket. Go to Private Sport Shop to find all the brand's products.
