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If you’re thinking of buying any outdoor clothing this winter you can use this quick reference technology guide to home in on the garments that may be most suitable. 1. Gore-tex Waterproof TechnologiesNot all Gore-tex is the same.Gore-tex is one of the leading producers of waterproof fabrics for garments and they produce a range of ‘membranes’ suited to different conditions, here’s what you need t …

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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 …

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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What is Polygiene?Polygiene is a fabric treatment which uses low concentrations of silver salt (silver chloride), which has antimicrobial properties.The treatment is applied at the finishing stages of textile production and field and lab tests show a high level of odor control beyond the usual lifespan of a garment. Polygiene silver salt technology is only active on the textiles itself. Polygiene …

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