Description
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Description
Quietly technical and subtly elegant, the Stradale Jacket balances backcountry performance with a refined aesthetic. Fully seam-sealed and made with waterproof fabric, it offers absolute protection from the elements. The tailored silhouette provides uncluttered coverage and looks proper over jeans or a suit.
- Waterproof-breathable face fabric is polyester with a polyurethane laminate and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
- Fully seam-sealed for absolute waterproofness.
- Recycled polyester taffeta lining lets jacket slide on easily.
- Adjustable hood with hidden zipper is removable.
- Zippered handwarmer pockets.
- Internal pocket stows small essentials.
- Hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs.
Fit guide
Each year, we set goals and track our progress; here are the highlights from our most recent results. More information is available on our Transparency and Reporting page.
Products
The largest part of our environmental and social footprint – we work to reduce these impacts as much as possible.
Bluesign®-approved fabrics
In MEC clothes and sleeping bags to lessen our impact on the environment.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 100%
Environmentally preferred
Products with PVC-free, or at least 50% recycled, organic cotton, or bluesign-approved content.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Fair Trade Certified™ MEC Products
MEC paid into a special fund managed by the factory workers who made them.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18: Increase
Products returned
Because they were defective (as a percentage of sales).
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: < 1% of sales
responsible sourcing
We believe our gear should be made in a way that respects the people who manufacture it.
Factories met or exceeded expectations
Based on our Code of Conduct standards for working conditions.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Factories with unacceptable violations
We’re working with them to correct these issues, or MEC will seek a new supplier.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Maintain zero
Operations
Includes product transportation and logistics, as well as the development and operations of physical and e-commerce stores.
Carbon footprint
From product transport, waste, energy use, and business travel.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Reduce
Waste diverted
Recycled, donated or composted, instead of going to the landfill.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 92%
Litres of water
Used in our buildings.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Decrease
Member experience and community engagement
MEC exists to inspire and enable everyone to live active outdoor lifestyles. We’re a member of 1% for the Planet to help support Canadian environmental causes.
Active members
Of the members who made a purchase at MEC over the past 10 years, 41.1% of them made a purchase in 2016-17.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 38.9%
Member satisfaction
Satisfied or very satisfied with service in stores.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 90%
In-stock items
On the store floor and available for purchase.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 99.5%
To community initiatives
As part of our 1% for the Planet commitment.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 1% of sales (previous year)
Employee engagement
With every conversation, every piece of advice, every transaction, bike fitting, clinic or event – we bring it.
Employee engagement
Our score in a survey that tells us how well MEC supports and engages employees.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Financials
Our goal is to be financially viable in the short-term and the long-term, and we’ll continue on our path of measured growth.
Inventory turns
Times we sold through and replenished our inventory.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 2.29
Annual sales
Thanks for supporting MEC!
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Tech specs
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Tech specs
| Weight | 640g (Medium) |
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| Ideal for | Casual wear |
| Technology | Microporous PU laminate |
| Construction | 2-layer |
| Face fabric | 75-denier polyester |
| Lining/backer | Recycled polyester |
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Fabric waterproof rating
The standard test for waterproof fabrics uses a standing column filled with water. The figures given are the water column height. A rating of 3,500mm or higher can be considered waterproof. The higher the rating, the more durable the waterproof fabric will be over time. |
20,000mm |
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Waterproofness
Waterproof garments use waterproof-breathable technologies and are fully seam-taped. Water-resistant garments use waterproof-breathable technologies but their seams are not taped. Weather-resistant garments repel water and protect against wind but are not made of waterproof fabric. |
Waterproof with fully taped seams |
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Fabric active breathability
The rate at which a waterproof breathable fabric expels moisture when the inner surface is moist from perspiration. Values under 8,000g/m2/24h provide low performance, 20,000g/m2/24h provide moderate performance and values over 30,000g/m2/24h provide high performance. |
30,000+g/m2/24h |
| Pockets |
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Windproofness
A windproof garment does not allow any air to permeate the fabric. A garment with windproof panels has panels of fabric that are totally windproof, but the rest of the garment may not be windproof. A wind-resistant garment resists some wind, but not as much as a garment that is windproof. |
Windproof |
| Length | Below hip |
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Durable water repellency
Usually referred to as DWR. A treatment made to fabrics that causes water to bead and run off instead of soaking through. |
Yes |
| Hood |
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| Made in | China |
