The 7mesh Oro is the world’s lightest Gore-Tex rain jacket

The 7mesh Oro is the world’s lightest Gore-Tex rain jacket

7mesh beats Gore and Castelli models with the same Active fabric

New Gore-Tex Active fabric is used on jackets by Castelli and Gore itself

Courtesy 7mesh

Ben Delaney

Published: April 13, 2017 at 6:00 am
New Gore-Tex Active fabric is used on jackets by Castelli and Gore itself - Courtesy 7mesh
The Active material is hyper-light and thin, without the face material that past Gore-Tex waterproof fabrics had (and many still have) - Courtesy 7mesh
7mesh is a Canadian boutique company founded by former Arcteryx staff - Courtesy 7mesh

Canadian boutique brand 7mesh has begun selling what is now the world’s lightest rain jacket made of the new Gore-Tex Active fabric. The 7mesh Oro weighs a claimed 93g in size medium.

The Gore-Tex Active fabric is a hyper-light waterproof material that doesn’t use an outer layer over the breathable membrane, as past Gore fabrics have done.

The material is used by Gore in its new 116g One 1985 jacket, and by Castelli with its 120g Idro jacket.

The three jackets differ slightly in cut and design.

The Active material is hyperlight and thin, without the face material that past Gore-Tex waterproof fabrics had (and many still have) - Courtesy 7mesh

The Oro keeps weight to a minimum with elements serving dual purposes. For instance, the vents double as
 pass-throughs for jersey pockets, and a pocket serves as a stuff sack that the jacket packs into.

7mesh forewent an elasticated bottom hem, instead going for a reinforced, reflective edge.

The jacket comes in six sizes, from XS to XXL.

Suggested retail pricing is $299 / £249.

7mesh is a Canadian boutique company founded by former Arcteryx staff - Courtesy 7mesh

Ben Delaney

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Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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