Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket

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The Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket combines warmth, stretch, breathability, abrasion resistance, and weather resistance. It is suitable for various activities and environments and features a lightweight, double-weave fabric with a PFC-free DWR finish.

Patagonia says: 

Warm, stretchy and breathable like our Regulator® fleece, but with the added benefits of abrasion and weather resistance. This cool-weather crosslayer was designed for extended versatility in shifting mountain conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Our Verdict

The Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket combines the warmth, stretch, and breathability of the Regulator® fleece with enhanced abrasion and weather resistance, making it an ideal cross-layer for variable mountain conditions. 

This jacket excels in versatility, allowing it to be used comfortably across various activities and environments. The lightweight double-weave fabric, made from 90% recycled polyester and 10% spandex, is soft against the skin but resilient against the elements, thanks to its PFC-free DWR finish. This ensures the jacket sheds moisture effectively without using harmful chemicals.

Designed with the active user in mind, the R1 TechFace Jacket features an articulated pattern that accommodates a wide range of movements, making it especially suitable for activities requiring overhead or cross-body reach. The two high handwarmer pockets are harness- and pack-compatible, equipped with mesh backers for added ventilation. Low-bulk cuffs and an adjustable hem enhance its practical design, ensuring it stays in place during dynamic movements. 

The jacket’s eco-friendly construction, solution-dyed to significantly reduce water usage and carbon emissions, is complemented by its Fair Trade Certified™ manufacturing, which supports fair labour practices.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Lightweight double-weave fabric is soft and warm next to the skin, but doesn’t trap heat; the smooth outer face resists abrasion and sheds moisture with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals)
• Articulated pattern allows for a wide range of movements, especially reaching overhead or across the body
• Two welted, high handwarmer pockets with mesh backers for ventilation are harness- and pack-compatible
• Low-bulk cuffs stay out of the way when reaching for handholds
• Hem adjusts by pulling a cord in the handwarmer pocket and releases with cord locks at the front hem
• Solution-dyed yarns reduce water usage by 90% and carbon emissions by 96% compared to conventional dyeing
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor

Specifications

• Small weighs: 343g
• Medium weighs: 357g
• Large weighs: 378g
• XLarge weighs: 393g

Material & Construction

• Fabric 5.6-oz 90% recycled polyester/10% spandex solution-dyed, breathable, stretch double weave with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals). Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
• Slim fit

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• Solution-Dyed Fabrics