Working in a controlled atmosphere or outdoors requires different levels of protection against cold and damp. Find out how the products in the JLF Pro thermal range respond to the risks of this environment through some facts and Jonathan’s testimonial.
We use technologies technologies...
Hipora®: the waterproof, breathable membrane
Made up of millions of tiny holes, the Hipora® membrane is both waterproof and breathable, allowing perspiration to pass through. The tiny holes are too small to let the water molecules from rain and splashes through, but they are also big enough to evacuate the water molecules from perspiration, which are finer.
...to create products adapted to professional environments
Socks, insoles, gloves and accessories – our thermal range meets all the requirements of risks caused by the cold, even the most extreme.
Himalayan climber Jonathan Lamy tested our products in extreme conditions.
To successfully complete my climbs in the Himalayas, I needed suitable professional equipment. With extreme weather conditions, you can’t take any risks, so I had to work with brands that are experts in their field. As we all know, when it comes to the cold, it’s the extremities of the limbs that suffer the most, i.e. the feet and hands. And it’s these parts of the body that you need most for climbing, so I absolutely had to find equipment that could protect me from them, that was very hard-wearing and had enough mobility not to get in my way.
In consultation with its experts, JLF Pro provided me with equipment designed for the specific needs of professionals, but which also corresponded perfectly to the needs of the different stages of my climbs. I was therefore able to test socks and gloves in a wide range of situations and, although I knew their reputation, I was very surprised by their quality.
As a brand new to the sector, I was very pleasantly surprised by the gloves I used. There’s a real sense of craftsmanship in their quality. The Snow Pro gloves are highly technical and very effective: waterproof and designed for temperatures down to -10°C, I tested them down to -15°C and was able to move around in the snow while maintaining good finger control. An essential condition for survival in these conditions. When the temperature dropped even further, I simply had to combine them with under-gloves and it was perfect. The final strong point is the durability of the materials. It’s obvious when you’re using them, and it enabled me to handle ropes and other equipment without ever worrying about them wearing out, which is so reassuring when you’re climbing. Even more so on Everest, as you can imagine!
What do I think of JLF Pro products? Of course I recommend them! They’re quality products, designed in France by experts who know the realities of the terrain.
JLF Pro, a Groupe JLF brand, incorporates environmental, social and economic concerns into its activities: sustainable materials, arduous work, fairness at work and many other actions backed up by labels.
JLF Pro cold protection gloves are certified PPE. You can find all the declarations of compliance in our documentation.
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