{"id":39299,"date":"2023-02-16T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T11:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-01.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/care-tips-for-clothing-with-a-sympatex-membrane\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T12:18:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T11:18:39","slug":"care-tips-for-clothing-with-a-sympatex-membrane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/care-tips-for-clothing-with-a-sympatex-membrane\/","title":{"rendered":"Care tips for clothing with a Sympatex membrane"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re planning on staying indoors today because dark grey skies and continuous rain are dominating the weather, maybe you should reconsider. Instead of mulling over the adventures that could have been, grab yourself a jacket with a Sympatex membrane<\/strong><\/a>, head outdoors and make them a reality! After all, Sympatex membranes thrive in bad weather! Of course, you\u2019re probably wondering, \u201cwhat if it gets dirty in all that rain and mud?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You wouldn\u2019t believe it, but just toss it in the washing machine! But, won\u2019t that ruin the membrane? Isn\u2019t there a whole laundry list of dos and don\u2019ts when it comes to washing jackets like this? Indeed there is. When it comes to outdoor clothing and membranes in particular, there is often a world of confusion. But worry not! It\u2019s a completely different story when it comes to Sympatex. In the following, we\u2019re going to tell you everything you need to know about caring for Sympatex membranes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Sympatex and how does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with some theory. Anybody who has any interest in the great outdoors is bound to have heard of Sympatex at some point or another. But, what exactly this rather odd word refers to remains a mystery to many. So, let\u2019s briefly describe what Sympatex is. Sympatex is a nonporous, waterproof and breathable membrane<\/strong> that is usually laminated onto the another fabric. Such textiles are absolutely windproof and waterproof<\/strong>, making them bulwarks against bad weather. Plus, they offer extremely good moisture wicking properties<\/strong>, are durable<\/strong> and, most importantly, easy to clean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does all this work? Well, the membrane has hydrophilic<\/strong> and hydrophobic components<\/strong>. Sounds complicated, I know, but it\u2019s actually quite simple. Hydrophilic<\/strong> just means water-loving or water-attracting<\/strong>, which means that such fabrics absorb sweat<\/a> and release it to the outside where it can evaporate. In other words, the fabric breathes – hence the term breathability. The hydrophobic<\/strong>, water-repelling\u00a0<\/strong>components, on the other hand, prevent water, such as rain, from getting in from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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