Paramo Woman's Velez Hybrid Smock Midnight/ Gold XL

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.

The Velez Evolution has extensive and innovative ventilation a helmet compatible hood internal back reinforcement for use with a large pack and an articulated fit. Full length two way twin front zips and forward facing arm vents for adaptable core ventilationCarefully designed articulation that allows complete freedom of movement and virtually no hem lift when reaching Rucksack harness helmet and glove friendly through ingenious design and componentryNikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric is more than just breathable it is directional.

Analogy WaterproofThis 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.

To understand the difference between directionality and breathability you can read more here.