We love taking superior performance fabrics, typically reserved for outdoor purists and using them for highly functional, urban and travel designs. Such is the case with our new ‘Ascent’ jacket. The ‘Ascent’ Merino Softshell Jacket is a superb garment for broad ranging outdoor use including snow sports, mountaineering, hiking, camping, cycling and general adventure travel.
It features Schoeller NanoSphere® fabric – hyper-premium, light weight, 4-way stretch softshell material fused with 100% pure Tasmanian Merino wool which is museling-free, to form a remarkably flexible garment that is totally water repellent while retaining breathability and windproof qualities.
Starting with the NanoSphere® fabric, we added Core YKK® hand pockets designed to avoid pack straps, a two-way YKK® main zipper, YKK® chest pocket, articulated elbows and tapered, adjustable, snap cuffs. Importantly the ‘Ascent’ jacket’s is hyper-light, weighing only 550 grams! And it’s striking in both appearance and handle.
So, what is NanoSphere®?
Nature showed us how. The leaves of certain plants always stay clean because dirt cannot adhere to their finely-structured surfaces. Rain drops roll off and, at the same time, dirt particles are washed off of the leaves. This function is also known as the self-cleaning effect.
On classic surfaces, water, oil and dirt are absorbed by the fabric as the larger contact area allows them to adhere better. On the ‘Ascent’ jacket’s NanoSphere® surface, nanoparticles form a fine structure. Water, dirt and oil only remain on the peaks of the nanostructures and have a diminished contact area. Adhesion is significantly reduced and the drops simply roll off or can be rinsed off with water.
Gender
Female
Material
Merino Softshell
Fit
Relaxed
Activity
Outdoor
Sock Heights:
Sock Size Charts:
Women’s Sock Size
US Size
EU Size
Small
5-9.5
36-41
Medium
10-13
42-45
Men’s Sock Size
US Size
EU Size
Small
4-8
37–41
Medium
9-12
42–45
Large
13-16
46–49
Women’s Body Measurements
BUST: Measure the circumference of your chest. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust, wrap it around (under your armpits, around your shoulder blades, and back to the front) to get the measurement.
WAIST: Measure the circumference of your waist. Use the tape to circle your waist (sort of like a belt would) at your natural waistline, which is located above your belly button and below your rib cage. (If you bend to the side, the crease that forms is your natural waistline.)
HIP: Measure the circumference of your hips. Start at one hip and wrap the tape measure around your rear, around the other hip, and back to where you started. Make sure the tape is over the largest part of your hips.
INSIDE LEG: This is the distance from the uppermost inner part of your thigh to the bottom of your ankle. If you have a pair of pants that fit you perfectly, measure the inseam of the pants, again from the crotch to the hem.
Women’s Clothing
Women’s Tops
MEASUREMENTS (cm)
8
10
12
14
16
BUST
80-85
85-90
90-95
95-100
100-105
WAIST
70-75
75-80
80-85
85-90
90-95
HIP
80-85
85-90
90-95
95-100
100-105
Women’s Leggings
MEASUREMENTS (cm)
8
10
12
14
16
WAIST (elasticised)
65-70
70-75
75-80
80-85
85-90
HIP
85-90
90-95
95-100
100-105
105-110
INSIDE LEG
80-82
82-85
85-87
87-90
90-92
Men’s Body Measurements
CHEST: Measure the circumference of your chest. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your chest, wrap it around (under your armpits, around your shoulder blades, and back to the front) to get the measurement.
WAIST: Measure the circumference of your waist. Use the tape to circle your waist (sort of like a belt would) at your natural waistline, which is located above your belly button and below your rib cage. (If you bend to the side, the crease that forms is your natural waistline.)
HIP: Measure the circumference of your hips. Start at one hip and wrap the tape measure around your rear, around the other hip, and back to where you started. Make sure the tape is over the largest part of your hips.
INSIDE LEG: This is the distance from the uppermost inner part of your thigh to the bottom of your ankle. If you have a pair of pants that fit you perfectly, measure the inseam of the pants, again from the crotch to the hem.
Men’s Clothing
Men’s Tops
MEASUREMENTS (cm)
S
M
L
XL
2XL
CHEST
85-90
90-95
95-100
100-105
105-110
WAIST
80-85
85-90
90-95
95-100
100-105
HIP
85-90
90-95
95-100
100-105
105-110
Men’s Leggings
MEASUREMENTS (cm)
S
M
L
XL
2XL
WAIST (elasticised)
75-80
80-85
85-90
90-95
95-100
HIP
95-100
100-105
105-110
110-115
115-120
OUTSIDE LEG
77
82
89
Athletic Fit
More of a “tailored” fit that is tighter across the middle and shoulder sections in tops and tighter across the backside, upper thigh and lower leg sections in leggings.
Slim Fit
A snug, close-to-the body fit for low bulk, layering. Clothing in this style don’t have extra fabric hanging or draping anywhere.
Regular Fit
Neither snug, nor loose, these garments are worn solo or over other layers. Regular fit clothing tends to fit most body types comfortably and have a little extra fabric than slim fit.
Relaxed Fit
Relaxed refers to a fit that’s looser than regular, but not baggy. Typically, relaxed clothing provide a comfortable, looser fit.
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Summary for Womens Ascent Merino Soft Shell Jacket
Average Score: 5 (1 ratings)
5/5
The perfect outer layer
Posted
by
Lilli
on
11 October 2019
The Merino Ascent soft shell jacket is an exceptional layer that was the perfect outer layer for the trip effectively stopping most of the wind and keeping us warm and dry. Lilli practically lived in hers for the whole time we were trekking. You and the Wilderness Wear team have done an exceptional job in the design and function of the jacket and we definitely we be recommending it to people.
