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Rain, wind or a lot of sun? Some of mother nature’s challenges can only be faced with the the right material. In this category you will find everything you need to know about various materials and technology.

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Gore Thermium® – Warm and windproof

Warm functional clothing for winter athletes is usually filled with down or synthetic insulation. However, for functional winter clothing to be able to provide optimum warmth, the material has to act as a shield against wind and snow. Otherwise, the insulation wouldn’t stay dry, resulting in your body temperature dropping. GORE’s answer to this challenge […]

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An overview of sustainable down labels and certifications

Down is warm, fluffy and the absolute best when it comes to thermal insulation. How the down is obtained, however, is where things get delicate. Even though around 90% of the world’s down comes from slaughter plucking – i.e. the down is a by-product of food production – there are also cases of live plucking. […]

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A buyer’s guide to softshell membranes

It’s an irritating topic – you wander through the vastness of softshells and the more you familiarise yourself with all the technical stuff, the deeper you delve into the world of confusing details. Leading the pack – the membrane. In the product descriptions, you always stumble upon terms such as Polartec, Apex, Windstopper, M1, etc. […]

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