Knowledge Base - 6 Important Garment Technologies
Sep 10, 2018
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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Technology Page - Pertex Quantum GL
Jul 16, 2018
Technology Page - Pertex Quantum GL
Technology Page - Polartec Power Shield Pro
Jun 04, 2018
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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Technology Page - Polartec Power Shield
Apr 09, 2018
Technology Page - Polartec Windbloc
Apr 09, 2018
Technology Page - Pertex Quantum
Mar 12, 2018
Technology Page - Pertex Quantum
Polygiene Technology
Mar 05, 2018
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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Technology Page - Pertex Quantum Air
Feb 12, 2018
CoCoNa Technology
Jan 08, 2018
CoCoNa Technology
Technology Page - Polartec Power Stretch
Jan 08, 2018