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About the technology
This breathable and lightweight waterproof fabric is used for selected First Ascent outerwear and activewear garments. Garments which bear a Vapourtex Fabric mark are waterproof, keeping you protected during moderate rain conditions. Look out for seam-sealed garments, these garments will provide you with the highest level of coverage in wet weather conditions. All garments bearing the Vapourtex mark feature an outer impervious to water, with a minimum water column rating of 3000mm and a minimum breathability rating of 3000g/m²/24h.