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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
BREATHABLE WATERPROOF EASY CARE
A material’s breathability is measured The water column test indicates how A special finish ensures that the shirts
in terms of how many grams of water many millimetres of water a fabric can and blouses are easier and quicker to
vapour pass through a square meter of withstand before the pressure causes
fabric over 24 hours (g/m²/24h). The it to leak. Measurements above 1,500 iron.
higher the value, the more breathable
mm are considered waterproof.
the product.
SPOT SHIELD™ BIONIC-FINISH® ECO TEFLON® (DUPONT™)
Fabrics with a SpotShield™ finish are The fluorine- and PFC-free finish Teflon® coatings ensure that fabrics
resistant to water and dirt. They even prevents water and dirt from sticking are resistant to water, oil and dirt.
What’s more, this does not have any
repel most oils without difficulty. to the material. negative impact on the weight, look,
colour or breathability.
LYCRA® LYCRA® T400® AQUAPEL™ BY
NANOTEX®
Lycra® is a brand name from the This elastomultiester (LYCRA® T400®)
company Invista. It is an extremely is a modern double fibre material that Developed in order to offer reliable
can be stretched in all directions and protection against wind and water,
stretchy elastane fibre with then bounces back to its original shape. Aquapel™ is still breathable and at the
outstanding rebound properties. These The high-quality material adapts to the same time features environmentally
movements of the wearer and always
textiles promise an improved fit and friendly fluorine- and PFC-free
comfort to match. retains its shape. technology.
DUPONT™ SORONA® FLUOR- AND PFC-FREE
The sustainable insulation with Fluorine- and PFC-free materials
renewable plant-based materials are more degradable, for the good of
is made with reduced energy both us and the environment.
consumption and 50% less greenhouse
gas emissions.
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