PLATATAC Silks Alpha
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The ultralight Platatac Silks Alpha Jacket is an upgraded thermal version of the standard LW Silks using windproof and water repellent shell fabric with the addition of high tech Polartec® Alpha® active insulation lining. Ultralight, stuffable & incredibly versatile thermal regulation.
Designed with the fight light philosophy in mind and designed to be thrown on when stopped after you’ve been hard on the move, it's lightweight and small enough to stash in your gear in case some unexpected protection from the weather is required when a hard-shell isn’t available.
Polartec® Alpha® was invented for U.S. Special Forces, they required a superior insulation system for extreme temperature variations & the start-stop conditions of combat.
At just 350g (size M), the Platatac Silks Alpha Jacket is a truly feather weight option which is highly packable, and incredibly versatile insulation garment that offers outstanding wind resistance and thermal regulation in a tiny package.
Polartec® Alpha®
Polartec® Alpha® is the original active insulation, invented to offer both superior breathability and dependable warmth during all attar-atop activities. Resilient lofted fibres connected to a durable mesh core provide versatile performance in all conditions and environments.
FEATURES
- Regulates Warmth
- Advanced Breathability
- Fast Drying
- Compressible
- Lightweight
- Highly Durable
Outer Fabrics
- Multicam – Quantum 40D Nylon Shadowbox Ripstop, with DWR, nIR Compliant.
- Multicam Black – Balloon 70D Nylon Ripstop, PU Coated
- Multicam Tropic – Patriot Lite Textured Nylon with DWR, nIR Compliant.
- Tiger Stripe – 30D Nylon Shadowbox Ripstop, with DWR
- Plain Colours – Snugpak Paratex Lite, Lightweight, highly windproof, water repellent and breathable.
Size Guide
How to Measure
A - Chest (to fit) Measurement
To measure chest, wrap the tape measure under your armpits, around the fullest part of your chest. Avoid being too tight or loose, as this may constrict breathing and slide down the tape measure. Stand normally without puffing or flexing your chest.
B - Sleeve Length Measurement
To measure arm length on a jacket, start at the shoulder’s where it meets your neck and extend the tape measure down the arm, following the natural curve, to the wrist bone, ensuring your arm is relaxed at your side for accurate measurement.
| SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X LARGE | XX LARGE |
| A | 102-109cm | 110-117cm | 118-124cm | 124-130cm | 131-136cm |
| 40-43in | 43-46in | 46-48in | 49-51in | 51-53.5in |
| B | 67cm | 68.5cm | 70cm | 71.5cm | 73cm |
| 26in | 27in | 27.5in | 28in | 29in |