Findra Stroma Technical Jacket

Tell us what the jacket is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

A lightweight technical waterproof jacket aimed at general outdoor use.

Findra says: "The FINDRA Stroma Technical Jacket combines FINDRA style and performance to an create and innovative functional outerwear piece that will perform whatever the weather. Made from an innovative, lightweight, soft to the touch, 4-way stretch P4Dry fabric. This eco-friendly fibre has been sourced to provide only the best in waterproof and breathability ratings the Stroma jacket will perform again and again. Increased waterproofing is delivered by fully taped seams throughout, waterproof YKK zips, dropped back hem and generous hood with drawstring adjuster and structured peak. Internal cuffs with thumbholes allow you to keep your sleeves in place and further protect you from the elements.

"You’ll find plenty of room for your valuables with 2 concealed front pockets and a further pocket on the back, allowing you to keep items in a comfortable and easy to reach place while you’re on the move. The Stroma jacket packs down taking only a tiny space in your bag, ready to pull out at a moments notice and, with quick drying technology and de-odorizing properties, it’ll be ready to pack away dry in no time at all when the sun comes out.

"The tonal zip, chest logo, rear circle pattern and protective shoulder print all contribute to the unique FINDRA styling and mean you’ll always look fantastic in this highly technical jacket."

It looks good and performs well.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the jacket?

Findra lists:

10,000 Waterproof rating

Windproof

Breathable

Ultra lightweight with 4-way stretch. This fabric adds an outer layer of protection from the elements. The 4-way stretch allows the garment to stretch with you, yet return to its original shape.

Temperature regulating- the fabrics inherent properties help you to stay warm in cold weather whilst the yarns technology cools down your skin temperature, making exercise comfortable in warm and cool conditions.

Fast drying, the fabric technology accelerates the drying process of the fabric surface.

Odour Resistant – the innovation of the S.Café coffee grounds within the yarn absorbs odours your body produces throughout the day. This feature lasts much longer than you would expect so the need for frequent washing is greatly reduced.

UVA and UVB protection- the coffee grounds within the yarn fill in microscopic holes creating a long-lasting, natural shield preventing UV rays from contacting the skin.

Machine washable at 30°C and fast drying

Really excellent attention to detail and obviously high quality construction and materials.

Kept me dry both inside and outside the jacket. Very effective.

Early days, but so far so very good: it's well made from high quality fabrics and components.

Really good performance. Kept me dry inside and out.

One of the most breathable waterproof jackets I've ever tried.

Shape, cut and fit are excellent and the stretch fabric makes for good levels of comfort.

Worth deciding whether the jacket will be worn with warmer layers underneath before choosing size, as it is a touch on the generous side and the jacket has good stretch. Size down from your normal size if you want a less roomy fit.

Very light and easily packed away in a saddle bag or rucksack. Not a jersey pocket, though.

Superbly comfortable throughout. Snug at throat to keep out weather and the sleeve length and cuffs are excellent.

For a high quality, versatile all-purpose waterproof jacket that's manufactured by a British company and has good eco-credentials, I'd say this is well worth the money. It's £20 cheaper than the Gore R3 Women Gore-Tex Active Hooded Jacket and £35 cheaper than the Showers Pass Women's Elite 2.1 waterproof jacket, though both of those are possibly more durably waterproof.

How easy is the jacket to care for? How did it respond to being washed?

Very easy, machine washable at 30 degrees.

Tell us how the jacket performed overall when used for its designed purpose

The jacket performed exceptionally well as an all-purpose outdoor waterproof.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the jacket

Stretch fabric, eco-credentials, soft double cuffs, breathability.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the jacket

Not much. Would have liked to have some way of securing hood when not in use.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market including ones recently tested on road.cc?

Compares well to other similar products tested, particularly bearing in mind that it's a small independent UK brand and that the jacket uses environmentally conscious fabrics and techniques.

Use this box to explain your overall score

This is an exceptionally well-designed and high-quality jacket that delivers excellent performance and comfort, as well as looking good. It's even better that it's a UK-based company and the fabric uses recycled plastics and coffee grounds so there's an environmental element too.