Affected garments can be treated with a 'spray-on' or 'wash-in' treatment to improve water-repellency. On the other hand, rain water or salt water affects DWRs less significantly. Washing the garment with harsh detergents usually accelerates DWR loss in addition, soaps often leave a residue which attracts water and dirt. Bottom part of the fabric has not been ironed after re treatment washing and the water is still wetting out the fabric.Ĭertain types of fabrics need to be re-treated to maintain water-repellency, as fluoropolymers decompose over time when exposed to water and chemicals. Top part of the fabric has been ironed after re treatment washing and this heat application has revitalized the repellency of water.
Some researchers have suggested that the use of PFASs in water-repellent clothing is over-engineering, and comparable performance can be achieved using specific silicon- and hydrocarbon-based finishes. The advantages of CVD include eliminating the use of hazardous and environmentally harmful solvents in the application process requiring less chemical and an extremely thin waterproof layer that has less effect on the natural look and feel of the fabric. More recently the chemistry is applied in the vapor phase using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) machinery. Older methods for factory application of DWR treatments involve applying a solution of a chemical onto the surface of the fabric by spraying or dipping. Many spray-on and wash-in products for treatment of non-waterproof garments and re-treatment of proofed garments losing their water-repellency are available. As the DWR wears off over time, re-treatment is recommended when necessary.
This saturation, called 'wetting out,' can reduce the garment's breathability (moisture transport through the breathable membrane) and let water through. Durable water repellents are commonly used in conjunction with waterproof breathable fabrics such as Gore-Tex to prevent the outer layer of fabric from becoming saturated with water. Most factory-applied treatments are fluoropolymer based these applications are quite thin and not always effective. Please note range may vary depending on rider ability/ sweat rate.Fluorine-containing durable water repellent makes a fabric water-resistant.ĭurable water repellent, or DWR, is a coating added to fabrics at the factory to make them water-resistant ( hydrophobic). *Rated using a single thermal long sleeve dryline base layer underneath, giving you the option to layer up. Please note these panels aren’t fleece lined.īreathability: 2 0,000 gr/m² over 24 hours
#Aqua extreme repel jacket. v2 pro#
The Pro versions quilted torso and shoulder panels are more thermal than standard W indtex. Windtex offers maximum warmth and freedom of movement with minimal bulk, where as the DWR treated panels on the lower back and under each armpit offer refined breathability without compromising on waterproofness. We use 80% Windtex and 20 % DWR treated Roubaix fabric in its construction. Up North, we know what bad weather feels like so we have used premium Italian fabrics designed to cope with the harsh UK winter.
There is also a large reflective Lusso logo on the tail flap and piping around the pocket entry and edge of the flap. We have used orange high visibility fabric on the sleeves and rear pockets of the jacket, as well as reflective banding strips to the chest and upper/lower back. PU also doesn’t interfere with the bodies endocrine and hormonal systems, nor does it contribute to PH changes in soil or water. The Pro jackets feature a new windtex membrane made from polyurethane (PU) which is more elastic and breathable over traditional plastics and inherently more eco friendly. The quilted front provides a striking contrast to the orange sleeves for improved visibility without being obtrusive. We’ve tested it down to -5ºc comfortably with only a single base-layer underneath, so there’s still the option to layer up and take this garment into even colder conditions. We know a thing or two about winter here in Manchester and the aqua pro extreme will handle whatever the weather throws at you.īuilt upon the award winning aqua extreme jacket, the pro version utilises a new highly insulating, windproof quilted material from Italian firm Windtex on the torso and shoulders to provide more warmth, but with the same breathability and waterproof ratings.
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