Description of Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket In 1993, a small group of people who had weathered years in the outdoor industry decided to get together and form Mountain Hardwear. In addition to working in the outdoor industry, the Mountain Hardwear founders were avid outdoors people themselves Mountain Hardwear has always focused on bringing radical thinking to the gear they make. That's why they have a section in our website that talks about the innovation they've built into their products Superior weather resistance in a sleek technical package. Conduit™ Soft Shell fabric holds wind and water on the outside and warmth on the inside. Features: Exterior-taped, water-resistant seams seal out the elements Welded handwarmer pockets with water-resistant zips Laminated Velcro® cuff tabs for quick fit adjustments Interior zip pocket stores ID, keys, other small essentials Drawcords at neck and hem seal in warmth Enhanced DWR finish repels water, and is five times more durable than conventional DWR treatments AXF Super DWR finish repels water 5 times longer than standard DWRs