FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING 1×1 2019 PART II

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FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING 1 x 1 PART II

We already pointed out to you last time that we Outdoor athletes – whether snowboarders, skiers or ski tourers – are faster in extreme conditions (Rain, snowfall, wind, extreme cold, etc.) than we would sometimes like. The materials used in the production of functional outdoor clothing have already been presented Unfortunately, this is not enough to find the right clothing for your needs.

Who wants the optimal If you want to find functional clothing , you also have to consider the necessary features, lining, etc.

Every athlete has different demands on his Functional clothing . A ParkDUDE has different needs than a splitboarder, for example – of course! That’s why we bring you the Characteristics of a good Functional clothing closer, because when buying this extremely technical clothing you should definitely have Know the following 3 characteristics :

• Windproof
• Waterproofness
• Breathability

LET'S GO !

WINDPROOFNESS:

The expression itself is more or less self-explanatory.
Windproof and windproof fabrics are made by a – extremely tight – weaving of the individual fibres These extremely tightly woven fibers prevent wind from penetrating the garment You've probably experienced it yourself: when the wind penetrates through your clothing right down to your skin, you immediately feel cold. This can quickly become an unpleasant experience, especially on the mountain.

WATERPROOFNESS:

Technical functional clothing should definitely be a certain degree of water resistance to protect the athlete from moisture. The more extreme the conditions, the higher the demands and the more waterproof your clothing should be. Logical. It's easy to find out how waterproof a piece of clothing is.

You can rely on the values ​​specified by the manufacturer and get an idea of ​​how much protection you can expect from the respective item of clothing. The water column is usually given in mm . This value provides information about the waterproofness of the fabric used. The water column indicates how many millimeters of rain the jacket can withstand over a period of 24 hours. The higher the water column, the more waterproof the jacket is (20,000 mm better than 10,000 mm).

TAPED SEAMS:

Small holes are created when the fabrics are sewn together. Moisture can penetrate the fabric through these holes. To prevent unwanted moisture penetration, The seams are sealed again using a special process . However, there are two different types of taped seams – “critically taped seams” and “fully taped seams”.

Critically taped seams:

The definition of “critically taped seams” varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Basically, those seams of functional clothing sealed, which have the most contact with snow – the critical points. In jackets, these are usually Seams on arms and shoulders and trousers on the back and the outer seams along the trouser legs. Under normal circumstances, it is sufficient to seal only the seams in these exposed areas.

Fully taped seams:

As the name suggests, All seams sealed . Fully taped seams provide the greatest protection and ensure that you stay dry even in the worst conditions.

BREATHABILITY:

As with the water column, you can also rely on the manufacturer's information when it comes to breathability.
Water column and breathability are usually given together. Breathability is given in grams (eg 5000 grams). The breathability describes how many grams of moisture can escape through one m2 of the material used within 24 hours. This information refers to moisture that forms inside the clothing as water vapor – such as Sweat and condensation . Breathability indicates how quickly and in what quantity the moisture that has formed can escape from the inside of the garment. The following applies: the higher the breathability, the more moisture can escape.

Enough for today! Next time we will explain some more useful features and accessories.
So be sure to check out the Third and final part of our functional clothing 1×1 at.

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