BATURA is the most protective insulated jacket in the AYAQ range. Designed to face extreme cold, prolonged wind exposure, and damp winter days, it combines premium insulation with a true integrated hardshell. It’s the only AYAQ piece that merges warm insulation and the Sympatex 52,000 Schmerbers membrane in one construction — a unique system for tackling conditions where cold and moisture combine.
1. Integrated hardshell membrane for wet cold resistance
BATURA is not a conventional insulated jacket. It features the same membrane as the SKORA (men’s / women’s), LONAK (men’s / women’s), and LONAK-XT (men’s / women’s) hardshell jackets:
- 52,000 Schmerbers: extreme waterproofing,
- RET < 12: excellent breathability,
- non-microporous hydrophilic membrane: no performance loss, no clogging,
- total windproofing: essential to limit heat loss.
This enables BATURA to perform in the harshest environments: cold rain, heavy snow, strong wind, persistent humidity.
2. Premium technical insulation
The insulation in BATURA is calibrated for consistently cold conditions: damp cold, strong wind, prolonged subzero temperatures. It offers:
- even warmth without bulk,
- performance when wet, unlike traditional down,
- controlled compressibility,
- excellent thermal stability during extended rest periods.
BATURA is thus a tool for days when harsh weather is certain.
3. When to use BATURA?
BATURA is suited for all severe cold scenarios where moisture and wind worsen conditions:
- ski touring in cold winter conditions,
- winter mountaineering and high-altitude outings,
- hiking in wet conditions with strong wind chill,
- professional use in cold environments (guides, pisteurs, rescuers),
- subpolar or exposed climate travel.
It is not intended for prolonged dynamic exertion: wear it as soon as cold becomes persistent and structural.
4. Design and ergonomics
BATURA combines protective insulation with mountain jacket architecture:
- adjustable protective hood,
- waterproof zippers,
- high pockets accessible with pack or harness,
- fully taped waterproof seams,
- robust construction to withstand abrasion and weather.
It embodies absolute reliability: a layer you wear when staying warm is non-negotiable, whatever the conditions.
5. 100% European manufacturing
Like all AYAQ pieces, BATURA is fully made in Europe:
- technical recycled fabrics woven in Italy, France, Germany,
- Sympatex membrane produced in Germany,
- assembly and taping done in Portugal.
This ensures genuine durability, full traceability, and consistent quality.
6. Positioning within the AYAQ range
BATURA completes the AYAQ insulation system alongside:
- ULTAR (men’s / women’s): lightweight, active, versatile insulation,
- FORNO (men’s / women’s): compressible insulated vest for dry cold,
- BATURA: insulation plus hardshell for intense cold and cold rain.
It represents the pinnacle of thermal protection at AYAQ: when cold is no longer a variable but a constant reality.
