ISPO Award Winner 2023: Jack Wolfskin Alpspitze Tour 3L Jkt M

This high-end ski touring jacket combines outstanding sustainability and performance born from extensive development work and the experience of ski touring experts. Its used Textile to Textile technology sets a milestone in the industry for a future closed-loop system in waterproof apparel, making this product stand out as a sustainable pioneer in the ski touring sector.

“The Alpspitze Tour 3L jacket is a sustainable pioneer in the ski touring sector using the innovative Textile to Textile recycling technology in its upper material. Our very own 100% recycled Texapore Ecosphere Pro Stretch Textile Waste 3L material guarantees a 20.000mm water column & 15.000g/m² breathability. To round up the jacket it is equipped with all necessary ski touring features a modern sporty style & special haptics”, says Melanie Kuntnawitz, Director Sustainability & Social Compliance at Jack Wolfskin.

The outer material of the Jack Wolfskin Alpspitze Tour 3L Jkt M is made from worn garments and textile off-cuts. The membrane of the jacket is also made from cuttings left over from the manufacturing process that are then returned to the production cycle - that means 100% zero waste. The fabrics are also 100% PFC-free and Bluesign approved. To understand the concept even better, let's take a closer look at Textile to Textile recycling. “First, non-textile materials such as zips are first removed from the used garments. They are then chemically processed together with the offcuts into PET granulate, from which polyester yarns are spun. The chemical process also removes the dyes so that the yarn can be recoloured. The end result is recycled materials that perform just as well as petroleum-based virgin polyester in terms of their properties”, explains Melanie Kuntnawitz, Jack Wolfskin’s Director Sustainability & Social Compliance. The following overview also maps out the different steps taken to come full circle.

But besides achievements in sustainability, Jack Wolfskin Alpspitze Tour 3L Jkt M offers more. Combined with the highest standard of wind- and waterproofness such as bi-stretch, the jacket provides the ultimate experience for everyone's unique ascents and descents in the mountains. With RECCO®, pit zips for additional ventilation, a ski pass pocket, and higher-located hip pockets for easy access even if wearing a backpack, it is equipped with all the right ski touring features. A fixed hood can be individually adjusted to keep out the cold and for a good field of vision and volume. Further adjustment options at the hem and snow guard guarantee a close fit at the waist for better heat retention and to prevent snow and moisture from getting in.

With a 20,000mm water column and 15,000g/m² breathability, the Texapore Ecosphere Pro Stretch Textile Waste 3L material also guarantees weather protection, comfort, and freedom of movement.

The Jack Wolfskin Alpspitze Tour 3L Jacket comes in a regular cut and is available in sizes S to XL for men and XS to XL for women. And, of course, Jack Wolfskin offers matching ski touring pants, which offer the same performance and follow the same sustainable approach.

• Zero waste: Membrane is made from offcuts from membrane production
• Textile to textile recycling: Outer material is made from worn clothing and textile offcuts
• Stretchy material with 20,000mm water column and 15,000g/m² breathability
• Underarm zippers, ski pass pocket, two higher hip pockets
• Adjustable hem, helmet-compatible hood and snow guard
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