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A unique and feature-rich expedition smock that uses Pump Liner® made from recycled Páramo garments and waste from the textile industry. The smock has been exhaustively tested to provide unrivalled weather protection and ventilation for outdoor professionals in cold environments and extreme conditions.
ASPIRA 360° SMOCK
£600.00
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Product Ethics
- Produced in Colombia by MIQUELINA, a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation. Guaranteed Fair Trade.
- PFAS*-free water repellent finish (*per and polyflourinated compounds)
- Fully recyclable through Páramo
- Overview
- Technical Features
- Detailed Benefits
- Testimonials
- Size Charts
- Weather Conditions
- Clothing Combinations
- Aftercare
- Service & Repair
- Ethics & Environment
Overview
The functional Aspira 360° Smock is for men and women who work in extreme weather conditions for long periods, including in the Arctic and Antarctica. It is also suitable for snow sports, winter walking and scrambling above the snow line.
If you participate in cold-weather outdoor activities for work or recreation, it is vital you remain dry, warm, and comfortable. Efficient moisture control to prevent chilling, and good ventilation options to stop you from overheating, are essential. Navigation tools also need to be easily accessible.
Tough, directional Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric combines with plentiful unique features to provide dry comfort in the rain, warmth and cooling, and technicality in one superior expedition smock.
The Aspira 360° Smock has a cleverly designed hood, excellent venting options and a range of useful pockets
- Excellent field of vision in the worst weather from a fully adjustable, high-volume hood that fits over all helmets and rolls away when not in use
- Easy, effective temperature control from upper arm vents, our unique front twin-zip design, and multi-adjust cuffs
- Multiple storage options from 5 internal and external pockets that accommodate navigation equipment, valuables, snacks, and more
Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric is more than just breathable, it is directional.
This 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.
The Aspira 360° Smock uses durable Nikwax® Analogy® Waterproof fabric for superior weather protection and sweat management without the rustle of membrane fabric. It has excellent ventilation for good temperature control and 5 useful pockets for navigation equipment and more.
More information on Páramo’s journey towards 360° Garments can be found here
- Higher volume, wired, fully adjustable (with cordlocks) hood fits over all types of helmets and rolls away when not in use
- Articulated shoulders and sleeves provide maximum freedom of movement
- Reinforcement in the upper and lower back and shoulder areas, ensure added protection and comfort when pack wearing
- Upper arm vents and our front twin zip design allow for variable venting and temperature control
- Adjustable cuffs provide temperature control and weather protection whilst also allowing sleeves to be rolled up to aid cooling
- A 2″ drip skirt and scooped tail provide excellent weather protection
- Reversed zips are less prone to abrasion or damage
- Extensive reflective detailing at the chest seam, cuffs, hood and back of the neck ensure clear aerial and reverse visibility (especially when the hood is stowed)
- Hard wearing, heavyweight fabric throughout provides long standing durability
- Five practical pockets of varying sizes:
- Two ‘fast access’ chest pockets ensure easy and secure use of navigation equipment
- One large external chest pocket for easy access storage
- Two internal ‘dry’ pockets for handwarming and OS map storage
Choose the Aspira 360° Smock because of its durable fabric using recycled content, and its unique yet functional features…
Outstanding cold weather protection and sweat management from rustle-free Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric that uses Pump Liner made from recycled Páramo garments and waste from the textile industry.
Superior temperature regulation from upper arm vents, our unique front twin-zip design, and multi-adjust cuffs.
Extra comfort and protection when load carrying from reinforcement in the upper and lower back areas, and at the shoulders.
Superb head protection from a fully adjustable, high-volume hood that fits over all helmets and rolls away when not in use.
Excellent storage options from five external and internal pockets that offer safe storage options for navigation equipment, valuables, snacks, and more.
How will your Páramo garment outperform breathable membranes?
Nikwax Analogy fabrics are not only extremely breathable, but they are also directional. This means that water, both liquid and vapour, is directed outwards, ensuring your insulation remains protected.
Although breathable membranes allow moisture vapour to pass through them, they do nothing to transport liquid water. Therefore, when the production of sweat exceeds the Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate, or when the external temperatures drop, condensation (the change of water from vapour to liquid) will build up in breathable membranes.
Nikwax Analogy fabric is so durable you could puncture a Páramo waterproof with pins, remove them, and still stay dry in the rain! Unlike coated or membrane-based garments, our directional clothing can be easily repaired without compromising future performance.
Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric is more than just breathable, it is directional.
This 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.
Read more here on the difference between directionality and breathability.
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| CODE | DESCRIPTION | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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| A | HOOD LENGTH - NECK SEAM TO PEAK EDGE | 61 | 61.5 | 62 | 63 | 63.5 | 64.5 |
| B | CENTRE BACK LENGTH | 76.5 | 78.5 | 80.5 | 84 | 88 | 91.5 |
| C | CENTRE FRONT LENGTH - NECK SEAM TO HEM | 59.5 | 61.5 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 |
| D | HALF ARM HOLE | 29 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 35 |
| E | OVER ARM SLEEVE LENGTH - NECK SEAM TO CUFF EDGE | 78.5 | 79 | 79.5 | 80.5 | 82 | 84 |
| F | UNDER ARM SLEEVE LENGTH . | 61.5 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65.5 |
| G | HALF CHEST | 64 | 66 | 68.5 | 72 | 76 | 79.5 |
| H | HALF HEM EXTENDED | 58.5 | 60.5 | 62.5 | 66.5 | 70.5 | 74.5 |
In what weather conditions can I use my Aspira 360° Smock?
Your Aspira 360° Smock has been rigorously tested in the Leeds University Rain Room to resist at least four hours of heavy rain, which is approximately five times the intensity of normal heavy rain in the UK. You can use it throughout the year in cold or wet conditions.
Because the fabric system offers significant insulation when the ventilation zips are closed, this is not the best garment to use in warmer conditions. In that case we would recommend a Páramo Windproof combined with one of our Parameta® T+ baselayers to optimise breathability and cooling.
Which garments should I wear with my Nikwax Analogy Waterproof for optimum performance?
We recommend using our Parameta® T+, or Parameta G baselayers underneath your Nikwax Analogy clothing.
Parameta T+ is a reversible, lightweight and stretchy polyester fabric that offers two levels of cooling. It is asymmetrical and wicking, directing water from one fabric face to the other, as well as rapidly spreading moisture to speed up evaporation and, therefore, cooling.
Parameta G directional polyester fabric can provide either cooling or insulation, as needed. Its raised grid pattern traps air for insulation when covered with another layer. However, worn alone, or exposed through a garment vent, it allows air to pass through it and cool you down.
In extremely cold conditions, our Nikwax Analogy Insulator garments can be worn over your waterproof clothing. This is useful when stopping, or setting up camp at the end of the day.
- Grid Technic Baselayer
- Cascada II Trousers
- Waterproof Cap, Moss
How do I look after this Páramo item?
Always wash this garment with Nikwax Tech Wash® to remove dirt and revive the water-repellency. If, even after washing, the garment outer absorbs water, it is time to reproof with Nikwax TX.Direct®. If you very heavily soil your garment, for example with tar or oil, you can have it dry cleaned. It will then need to be washed with Tech Wash and reproofed with TX.Direct.
Nikwax Tech Wash and TX.Direct are market leading products. They have been specifically designed and optimised for breathable waterproof fabrics. Application in a washing machine is quick, easy, and ensures that the whole garment is thoroughly cleaned and waterproofed.
Nikwax Tech Wash is a highly effective cleaner. Additionally it will revitalise existing Durable Water Repellency (DWR) and revive breathability. It is the safe way to thoroughly clean your waterproof clothing and equipment.
Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In has been specifically designed and optimised for breathable waterproof garments; it leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual fibres allowing moisture vapour to pass through, maintaining breathability.
What if I damage my Páramo clothing?
Simple repairs can often be done with a needle and thread without compromising the performance of your garment. If it is seriously damaged, you can send it back to Páramo and request a quote for having it repaired. Our Customer Service team can advise you.
We guarantee everything we make.
Páramo waterproof garments, maintained correctly with Nikwax, will outperform membrane and coating-based waterproof systems. The durable fabrics and high quality components used in our garments contribute to their longevity.
Under the terms of the Paramo Guarantee, any manufacturing defect will be rectified, free of charge. Any damage by accident or normal ‘wear and tear’ can be repaired by our workshop at a reasonable cost.
To register a guarantee with us please click here.
What if I damage my Páramo clothing?
Simple repairs can often be done with a needle and thread without compromising the performance of your Páramo gear. If you seriously damage a garment, you can send it back to Páramo and request a quote for having it mended – most damage can be repaired! Our Customer Service team can advise you. If you have irreparably damaged it, you may want to consider recycling it through the Páramo Recycling Scheme, whereby you will receive a discount off your next purchase.
All Páramo garments are covered by the Páramo Recycling Scheme which prevents them from ending up in landfill.
For every item of Páramo clothing you recycle with us you will receive a voucher code of (up to) £50, which can be used against a future purchase.
Click here to find out more about recycling your Páramo.
Páramo clothing does not rely on hazardous fluorocarbon (PFC) treatments in its finishing or aftercare processes.
Working closely with Nikwax®, Páramo have pioneered treatment processes for its garments which enables us to take untreated fabrics and add Nikwax Aftercare, not reliant on fluorocarbons, to enhance the movement of water to where it is most beneficial. Studies show that fluorocarbons of all kinds persist in the environment and are damaging to human health. Nikwax aftercare solutions are water-based and use no harmful solvents or propellant gases, are not tested on animals, not harmful to humans, and contain no damaging fluorocarbons.
For more information on our PFC policy, click here.
This garment is made by the charitable Miquelina Foundation.
Páramo’s ethical manufacturing partnership with the Miquelina Foundation in Bogotá, Colombia, has offered vulnerable women training and employment since 1992. This alliance has benefitted thousands of at-risk women in practical ways, helping them to build houses, and providing a kindergarten and canteen for their children. With Páramo’s support, Miquelina holds ISO 9001 accreditation, which assures dedication to quality. In 2017, Miquelina attained guaranteed Fair Trade status from the World Fair Trade Organisation. Click here for more information.
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