Brite Light: Our New Range of Wearable Technology
Our latest innovation in wearable technology has arrived: Brite Light, an integrated torch system into our outdoor jackets and select accessories. You'll be able to use Brite Light technology for all sorts of outdoor occasions, whether that's reading a map or pitching a tent in the dark, staying visible on your commute or even during power cuts at home.
What is Brite Light?
Brite Light varies between our adults and kids range.
For adults, it’s a slim strip of LED’s built into the front of the hood of Brite Light jackets, which acts as a head torch. It’s operated by a concealed button in the front of the hood and is powered by a slim battery box in the chest pocket.
For kids, it’s different. Our children’s range of Brite Light jackets feature a torch found in the sleeve, which features three different brightness settings operated via the middle of the torch and can be unclipped from the sleeve.
"Brilliant lightweight jacket with light in the hood. Really useful for dog walking at night and have used it a lot."
Are Brite Light Jackets Waterproof?
Yes, each jacket in the Britelight range is fully waterproof however varying levels of waterproof protection are available across the collection.
The Sacramento VII & Carletta VI jackets offer the most protection, with an Isotex rating of 15,000, which is one of the highest levels of waterproofing we apply to our outdoor clothing. The Britedale and Highside VI jackets are designed with Isotex 10,000, our mid-range level of waterproof protection. Lastly, the kids Beamz jacket is designed with Isotex 5,000, our entry-level waterproof protection; which despite being the lowest grade we offer, is still incredibly resilient.
Click here to discover more about Regatta Isotex over on our in-depth guide.
"Really light and robust. Great for those cold wet days. Even better with a fleece underneath"
How Long Do Brite Light Jackets & Accessories Last?
Each of our adult jackets are powered by two AAA batteries. Providing a premium battery is used, you should expect them to last up to around 15 hours and provide 55 lumens of brightness.
However, both the kids’ Beamz jacket and Britelight Beanie are charged via USB and come with three settings. A full charge on the maximum setting (80 lumens) will last for 2 hours, whilst the lowest setting will work for 8 hours.
"Great fit. Lightweight, warm and waterproof. Torch ideal for son who has a visual impairment. He could light up paths and steps on wintery night walks. He loved it and made walking much more fun!"
Is Brite Light Equipment Safe To Wash?
Yes, all of our Brite Light jackets are machine washable. All you’ll need to do is detach the battery pack and wash it in accordance with the instructions that come with the jacket.
As some Brite Light products are designed for kids, we aimed to keep things as simple as possible to ensure their safety as well as being straightforward to wash. That’s why we decided to make the torch on the sleeve of the Beamz jacket one self-contained unit, allowing it to be easily detachable for charging, washing and to eliminate the need for running wiring through the jacket.
