G4 Pro™ Jacket - New for 2008

The next generation in rain jackets - the G4 Pro Jacket is Simms most technical jacket and features GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric for incredible performance and durability.

 

• 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric is exceptionally lightweight and offers the ultimate in breathability, durability and extended comfort
• Heavier nylon face fabric in shoulders for additional durability and lighter weight nylon face fabric in body for packability
• Bellowed chest pockets with hook & loop closure under storm flap
• Center-front zipper and 2 zippered chest pockets feature YKK® water-resistant zippers with anti-corrosion sliders
• Patented built-in retractors and tippet pockets featuring Schoeller®-dynamic stretch fabric
• The only rain jacket in the Simms line to include pit zips - offering additional ventilation
• Quick-drying, microfleece-lined hand warmer pockets & adjustable, breathable stretch cuffs
• Lightweight adjustable storm hood offers superior coverage & protection
• Large back pocket with vertical water-resistant YKK® zipper
• Imported

 

Pro Shell Fabric

Benefits:

For a rough day outside

GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL is the optimum solution for outdoor professionals and serious enthusiasts, who need to face extreme weather and tough conditions. Made with the most rugged, most breathable, durably waterproof and windproof fabrics.

Key Advantages:

• Meets the demands of outdoor professionals and serious enthusiasts
• Engineered to excel in extended and extreme conditions
• Extremely tough, extremely breathable, durably waterproof and windproof
• Available in 2- and 3-layer constructions: 2 layers are supple and quiet; 3 layers are for extra-rugged use

Construction:

• Engineered with the most rugged, tear- and abrasion-resistant fabrics on the market
• 2-layer construction: a specific GORE-TEX® membrane is laminated to the inside of the outer material. The inside of the membrane is protected by a separate lining
• 2-layer insulated construction: the heat-insulation layer is is suspended freely between the 2-layer laminate and inside lining
• 3-layer construction: a specific high-performance GORE-TEX® membrane bonded to a tough outer material and a specially developed robust inner lining
• Special GORE-SEAM® tape technology ensures all seams are 100% waterproof

Five Layer Construction:

An extremely durable 5-layer waterproof/breathable construction designed for complete submersion. The plain weave microfiber face offers excellent puncture resistance while the unique 15 D woven nylon backing is extremely lightweight and offers improved breathability and abrasion resistance. 100x64 denier, 408 g/m2, 80/20 wash DWR. Note: Wading garments made with this fabric must adhere to strict construction quality standards established by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Every pair must pass a controlled immersion test for waterproofness.

Three Layer Construction:

An extremely durable 3-layer waterproof/breathable construction designed for complete submersion. The plain weave microfiber face offers excellent puncture resistance while the unique 15 D woven nylon backing is extremely lightweight and offers improved breathability and abrasion resistance. 100x64 denier, 190 g/m2, 80/20 wash DWR. Note: Wading garments made with this fabric must adhere to strict construction quality standards established by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Every pair must pass a controlled immersion test for waterproofness