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So im looking at a Burton snowboard jacket online and next to the information for the insulation it says Thermacore™ Insulation [40G Throughout] but i don’t know what that means. It also says 2-Layer Coated Fabric [10,000MM, 5,000G]. Please tell me what this means.

The insulation is the weight of the loft, so 40 grams per inch (or centimeter or whatever). The heavier the loft the more per inch there is, meaning an increased ability to insulate.

the 2 layer fabric is part of the waterproofing technology so 10,000 mm waterproofing, 5,000 breathability. It’s how much water pressure the jacket can support before it can’t take it anymore and absorbs the water, followed by it’s ability to let moisture (from snowmelt or sweat against your body evaporate away.

40 grams is pretty lite insulation. Heavy down jackets will be up around 500-600 grams. as far as waterproofing, 10,000 is pretty standard amongst quality jackets. I’ve seen 15, 20, and even 30,000, but over 15 is usually overkill. The breathability rating would be nice if it’s a little higher, but 5,000 isn’t terrible. You generally won’t see lower than that on a good jacket though.

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