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GLOSSARY Many of our products use technical fabrics and include performance features which may need further explanation. We have tried to provide this for some of the key fabrics and features below. 3 in 1 3 in 1 products include a removable inner jacket which can be worn separately for additional versatility and adaptability to changing weather conditions. Base Layer This layer is made of quick wicking fabrics which quickly transport moisture away from the body to the mid layer keeping you dry and comfortable. This layer provides you with warmth without weight and freedom of movement. TOG 24 use Supplex® and Polartec® Powerdry®. Breathability Breathable fabrics allow moisture produced by the body to pass through them to the outside- again helping to keep you dry and comfortable. Breathable garments are essential for active use such as walking and skiing. DWR Durable Water Repellent. This is a chemical finish which is applied to fabrics to repel water. This coating causes water to ‘bead’ on the surface of the fabric and help to maintain comfort levels and improve drying times. Interactive Interactive jackets feature an additional zip which allows an additional layer (such as a fleece) to be zipped in for maximum protection from the elements. This system provides excellent flexibility- perfect for rapidly changing weather conditions. Merino A high performance natural wool perfect for active use. TOG 24 products utilising Merino are comfortable, provide ‘natural air conditioning’, and move moisture away from the body keeping you dry. They are also odour resistant and easy care. Mid Layer This layer provides insulation and also helps to move moisture away from the body to the outer layer. This layer should be lightweight, very breathable and non-restrictive. TOG 24 use Polartec® Powerstretch® and WINDSTOPPER® fabrics. Outer Layer This layer protects you from the elements and transfers moisture to the outside. The material should be waterproof, windproof, breathable and have fully heat sealed seams. TOG 24 use Milatex™ and GORE-TEX® fabrics. Polartec® Classic Fabrics Polartec® Classic fabrics are the reference standard for lightweight warmth and breathability. This is the original fleece offering unparalleled quality and durability. Polartec® Classic fabrics have been the primary insulation layer of choice among experienced outdoor enthusiasts for nearly three decades. Technical Highlights For additional information please go to http://www.polartec.com Polartec® Power Dry® fabrics Polartec® Power Dry® fabrics are designed to keep your skin dry when you sweat. All fabrics in this series feature a patented bi-component knit construction that uses different yarns on either side of the fabric. This creates two different surfaces: one that is optimized to move moisture away from the skin, the other to dry quickly. Technical Highlights For additional information please go to http://www.polartec.com Polartec® Power Stretch® fabrics Polartec® Power Stretch® fabrics feature body-hugging 4-way stretch and are very breathable. They keep you dry when you sweat and provide warmth without weight. These are the most versatile outdoor and fitness apparel fabrics available today. Many of the fabrics feature a proprietary construction with two unique surfaces: the durable nylon outer layer is wind- and abrasion-resistant; the soft inner layer pulls moisture away from your skin keeping you dry, warm and comfortable. Other fabrics in the series feature compression stretch which can improve performance and reduces the chance of certain types of stop-go injuries. All the fabrics excel at handling the demands of the next-to-skin environment. Technical Highlights For additional information please go to http://www.polartec.com Quick Dry Quick dry fabrics allow moisture to disperse and evaporate rapidly keeping you comfortable. RECCO® Avalanche rescue system. Allows the wearer to be rapidly located by rescuers using a RECCO® locator. To find out more about RECCO ® please go to http://www.recco.com/ Schoeller® An innovative hi-tech fabric from Switzerland designed for active use. Scheoller® fabric is windproof, highly breathable, very abrasion resistant, shower resistant and extremely comfortable. More tehcnical detail on Schoeller fabrics can be found at http://www.schoeller-textiles.com Snowproof Snowproof fabric prevents moisture from the snow penetrating the garment for greater comfort. Storm Flap A storm flap is a piece of fabric which covers a zip on a performance garment- preventing the entry of water and helping to keep you dry and comfortable. Waterproof Waterproof fabrics prevent water from getting through them even under pressure. The European Standard dictates that a waterproof fabric must have a hydrostatic head of 1.5 meters. Wicking Wicking fabrics transport moisture away from the body. This is essential for clothing worn next to the skin during active use. Windproof Wind chill can make you feel very cold very quickly. Windproof garments help to cut down the wind chill effect by preventing the wind from disturbing the layer of insulating air underneath your garments- helping to keep you warm and comfortable. |
