Vanadis Zip

WindStretch™ is a softshell fabric with outstanding abrasion resistance and stretch to allow big movements. Well-suited for high-intensity activities the material also is ventilating, moisture wicking and dries quickly. WindStretch™ has very good wind resistance and we use it in softshell products where flexibility and durability are important. WindStrech™ will retain its visual appearance even after heavy use without losing color or pilling.

WindStretch™ fabrics are bluesign® approved.

WindStretch™ 180 g/m2 is versatile soft-shell with excellent durability and stretch. The fabric is a blend of 70% recycled polyamide, 20% polyester and 10% elastane with a fluorocarbon-free water repellent.

Light WindStretch™ 159 g/m2 is our lightest, fast-drying and most stretchy softshell fabric. It is a blend of 85% recycled polyamide and 15% elastane with a fluorocarbon-free water repellent.

bluesign® is a standard for environmental health and safety in textile manufacturing. The bluesign® organization provides independent auditing of textile mills, closely examining manufacturing processes from raw materials and energy inputs to water and air emissions outputs.

bluesign® helps us to keep control over the supply chain and choose manufacturing partners based on their commitment to safety and environment.

The bluesign® approval on our fabrics means that it complies with the highest standards of consumer safety by using materials and techniques that save resources and minimize environmental impact. Klättermusen has been a bluesign® system partner since 2007.

Polyamide is a durable and strong fiber, increasing the life time of the products containing it. The Ultramid® Biomass Balance Polyamide has the same high-quality features as conventional polyamide, but is far more sustainable. In production of Ultramid® Biomass Balance Polyamide a certain amount of fossil resources is replaced with an equivalent amount of renewable feedstock, such as biogas or bio-naphtha. Klättermusen invests in nothing but 100% renewable feedstock. This is a step towards a more sustainable product, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions and saving of fossil resources. The amount of renewable resources used is monitored by a third-party certification system. 

We are the first outdoor brand to apply this fiber in our production and hope to inspire others to become more aware of the choices they make.