Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
Apr 16, 2018
As outdoor enthusiasts we need to know that the clothes we wear and the equipment we use will perform in the ways we want, keeping us comfortable, dry and warm. This gear is often subject to some serious abuse out on the hills and we need to know that it's going to last. Because of this we must consider what materials our gear is made from, the quality of them and the performance that they provide
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Eco-Friendly Glossary
Apr 16, 2018
Eco-Friendly Glossary
This is an interesting page
PFC Free'PFC' chemicals are used in garments to make them waterproof and stain resistant but they leach into the environment and stay there for years, there's some evidence that they can cause harm to reproductive cycles. Manufacturers are looking at alternative ways of making fabric waterproof thus generating the term 'PFC Free'Dope Dyed Fabrics
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Knowledge Base - Kit List for the OMM Lite
May 15, 2017
With the upcoming OMM Festival providing loads of opportunities for people to get involved in the outdoors we thought this would be the perfect time to try and help out. The OMM Festival is being held at Cannock Chase in 2019 with a range of running and bike events planned.Within our team here at Ultralight we have staff that have competed in the OMM Lite and the OMM – Original Mountain Marathon s
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Shell Fabric Durability
Apr 10, 2017
Shell Fabric Durability
Durability and Fabric ConstructionThe waterproof and breathable membrane present in outdoor waterproof clothing is 'bonded' to various nylon fabrics which are various weights and thicknesses. The durability of the 'face' fabric will be one factor in determining the durability of the fabric (and hence jacket) as a whole.Simply bonding the waterproof/breathable membrane to t
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