If a product is labeled as “water-resistant,” it was designed specifically to resist contact with light water (rain showers/light rain and snow flurries) but is not designed to withstand any heavy exposure to the elements. A product labeled “waterpro
In all rain-repellent clothing and garments, there is a certain grade of measuring waterproofness. To test the waterproofness, garments undergo a testing process called the Hydrostatic Head Test (HH for short). HH is measured in laboratory environmen
Most 3-layer styles in our collection are seam-sealed, waterproof, and DWR-coated. These styles include such styles as the Chenega II, Stratus, Huron, Hodgson, and Valen for men; and the Hartwell, Olevia, Ellaria, Isberg and Chelsea for women. For ea
Durable Water Repellent (DWR for short) is a chemical compound that is applied to the outer fabric of a garment designed to make the surface of the fabric water repellent. This topical chemical coating is made up of compounds called polymers. Once DW
Hydrophobic nanotechnology has many useful purposes, but it is widely used to make the fabric waterproof or water-repellent. Along with its water-resistant ability, hydrophobic nanotechnology on textiles can also aid in repelling dirt and oil. For mo
When a jacket is constructed, pieces of fabric are usually stitched together. The stitching results in punctures in the fabric which can allow water to seep in, causing you to get wet inside the jacket. These seams can be sealed via the process of se
Most waterproof styles in our collection are seam-sealed. These styles include such styles as the Chenega II, Stratus, Huron, Hodgson, and Valen for men; and the Hartwell, Olevia, Ellaria, Isberg and Chelsea for women. For each jacket, its use of sea
DWR (Durable Water Repellent coating) needs to be serviced every so often to perform at optimum levels. Dirt, grime, and oil that accumulate on the exterior of the garment are the number one causes of DWR deterioration. Reactivating the DWR can be as