M's Cady Synthetic Insulated Jacket

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With synthetic insulation made from sustainable, recycled materials, this winter weather piece retains its insulation properties to keep you warm even when wet. The Cady is a lightweight winter coat with all the needed features, including pit zips for venting, to keep you comfortable whether you are snowshoeing, backpacking, or just running around town.

15 oz. | 415 g

Fit: Relaxed

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Recycled synthetic insulation, face and lining fabrics
Pit zips
Reflective logos and piping
Zippered hand warmer pockets
Thumbhole cuffs
Chest and internal pockets
60 gram recycled synthetic insulation

45 g/m2 - 100% Recycled Polyester Face with DWR, 60g/m2 - 100% Recycled Polyester ReFill™ Insulation, 67 g/m2 - 100% Recycled Polyester Lining

Insulation

Review your garment's care label for any special care instructions.

Washing

It’s best to hand-wash your down and synthetic garments. Fill a bathtub with warm water, soak the garment, add Nikwax Down or Tech Wash (preferred) or a gentle soap such as Woolite, Ivory Flakes, or Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, kneed the soapy water through the baffles, and then rinse until the water is fairly clean. To dry, follow the instructions below. DO NOT DRY CLEAN! DO NOT USE BLEACH OR FABRIC SOFTENER! Small stains such as sap, tar, or oils can be spot cleaned using soap or diluted spot-cleaning solvent (such as Shout or Spray-N-Wash). Move down away from the spot being cleaned.

It is possible to machine-wash down and synthetic garments. First, though, consider the following factors:

The impeller in a top-loader washing machine treats insulated garments harshly and therefore reduces their lifespan.
The perimeter seams (on a synthetic garment) and the baffle seams (on a down garment) can tear, especially when the insulation is wet (and therefore heavier).
Normal household detergents will strip the natural oils from down, and residues from these cleaners will degrade the DWR-finish of the garment shell.
Therefore, if you are going to machine-wash your insulated garment, we recommend that you:
Use the gentle cycle on a front-loader washing machine.
Use a mild detergent such as Woolite or a down-specific soap like NikWax Down Wash.
Rinse the garment more than once. This will remove detergent residue, which will improve overall performance.

Drying

Particularly in the case of down garments, drying is as important as washing. Down clothing can appear to be dry from the outside while, in fact, its core is still damp, which can lead to mildew.

Using a tumble-dryer is recommended.

Place tennis balls in the drum with the garment to "fluff" it up as it rotates.

Commercial dryers have larger drums than home machines and are therefore preferable if several garments are being dried at the same time.

During the drying process, periodically check for lumps; redistribute down by pulling clumps apart, gentle massaging, and adding drying time.

If you air-dry your down garment, remember to shake it regularly during the drying process to prevent clumps from forming.

Restoring DWR Finish

The DWR finish can be degraded by normal wear and tear, as well as exposure to contaminants such as oil, dirt and detergent residue. (Detergents strip the DWR finish by leaving water-attractive molecules in the face fabric.) When a DWR finish is degraded, the garment will not shed water as effectively, causing the loft of the insulation and its ability to keep you warm to decline when it gets wet.

Using after-market spray-on treatments such as Gore-Revivex or Nikwax TX.Direct can restore water-repellency.

The effectiveness of the treatment can be enhanced by placing your garment in a dryer with low heat after application.

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(based on 13 reviews)

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by Uncle Bob
on 4/9/2013

Very Warm Jacket

Just got this jacket and tried it on. Wow. It is very warm, fits well, and is extremely lightweight. I can hardly wait to use it on my West Coast Trail adventure.

by Temis
on 1/24/2013

Great Jacket

I just spent a weekend in a Winter Camping and even when the temperature was in the single digits, I was comfortable. Very light and warm.

by Chris Shelton
on 1/17/2013

Cady Jacket

I've had this jacket for a year. It is warm! Just this morning I went out in forty degree weather wearing this over a t shirt and I was fine. After a year, threads wearing in the seams, top front pocket seam is separating, GoLite decal on neck is wearing off. I do a lot of float trips and bought this synthetic fill jacket thinking it would be a good choice over down. When I was cold and my hands were wet, the inner fabric clung to my hands so much I couldn't put on the jacket for fear I would rip the inner lining. I've learned and next time will take a knit fleece fabric jacket. Good warmth for around town. Not much abrasion resistance. Not great for wet conditions.

by Charles
on 12/6/2012

Mr.

Great jacket for the price with nice features. Will have to buy a second I like it so much.

by Erik
on 6/18/2012

Wonderfully light and warm

This Jacket is very versatile, I can wear it in fall, winter and spring. It is amazingly light, has a great fit and is very warm. It also breathes very nicely. I would recommend it, I already have as my wife now has one.

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