TEST: Gore-tex Shell Active

We presented this membrane

last year when it was launched in grand style by the multinational leader in the field of textiles, today I propose a test.

In early October we were in fact invited to visit the factory where it was created and tested this new fiber, Miesbach in Germany. At that time we got to test a sample of light jacket in Active Shell Bavarian Alps. Must be said that this laminate has not been invented specifically for skiing, but for all those sports in which the body produces aerobic a high degree of heat and at the same time the need of ventilation / breathability and insulation from external agents, in particular precipitation and wind.

The first impression is that the Active Shell jacket is lightweight, weighing a few grams, and the fact that it lacks any kind of padding.
is also not in any way stretch and in some cases and for certain movements, especially in the slopes, this may cause some slight discomfort, but are aspects to which we are accustomed.
isolation from the outside is really good as the engineers say Gore reaches high wind resistance and is completely waterproof.

These lightweight jackets are to be interpreted in a modern way, in the sense that need to dress in layers, having no padding: a good intermediate layer, breathable also may offer in the days of March and April a great alternative to normal softshell on the market. Aspettoo The more positive the test is the absolute permeability of the head, you can enjoy a high physical exertion without feeling wet.

The advantage of this head is that, while not designed for downhill skiing, can adapt to these conditions, spring skiing and you can reveal a great buy for summer: hiking in the mountains, light strokes summer or hiking or mountaineering in all seasons are in fact the ideal terrain for this garment.