Movement & layering redefined
One shell.
Hundreds of decisions.
01 / Fit & comfort
Comfort is
designed in.
Room to move. Space for layers. We refine the cut and fit around how you move outside and what you wear underneath.
02 / Construction & finishing
The work is
in the details.
Where a pocket sits. How a hood adjusts. How a seam is finished. Small decisions shape how the jacket feels and works, every time you wear it.
Learn about our design decisions
The hardshell jacket
deconstructed
Select a detail to see what it does and why it matters.
01Hood adjustment
Make the hood fit you.
Helmet-compatible, with three adjustment points to fine-tune the fit around your head.
02Zips & fastenings
Tested beyond 10,000 cycles.
Opened, closed, repeated. Our zip has withstood more than 10,000 cycles in testing.
03Pocket placement
A place for the essentials.
Five pockets: chest, two hand pockets, a sleeve pocket for your ski pass and an internal mesh pocket.
04Underarm ventilation
Open up on the climb.
Underarm zips let warm air out as your effort increases, so you can adjust ventilation while keeping the jacket on.
05Adjustable cuffs
Fine-tune the opening.
Hook-and-loop tabs let you adjust the cuffs around your wrists and the layers underneath.
06Seam finishing
Protection continues inside.
Tape seals the stitched seams on the inside, covering the needle holes where water could otherwise enter.
07Fit & layering
Shaped for movement.
Articulated patterning gives you room to bend and reach. The regular fit accommodates up to two layers underneath.
Features shown are specific to the Alpine Shell Jacket.
Explore hardshell jackets
Every season, we improve the design
Over nine years, new fabrics, revised patterns and field feedback have shaped our hardshells. We revisit the fit, construction and components through repeated prototypes, carrying what we learn into the next edition.
Performance, measured & tested
Explore Cortazu Technology Lab™. Our in-house entity develops specific fabrics, transparently and independently tested to deliver twice the industry-standard performance. Worn by outdoor experts and field-tested to their limits.
Designed to be outside
