19-09-2005, 11:36
Gore-Tex Classic
A microporous polymeric film of polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) which when expanded has 9 billion pores per square inch. These pores are 20,000 times smaller than a drop of water, but 700 times larger than a molecule of water vapor. Finished with an oleophobic layer, this expanded polymer is still the best combination of durable waterproofness and breathability in fabric technology available today.
40+ PSI
2L - Ret 55
3L - Ret 80
0 CFM, 100% windproof
Gore-tex XCR
The most advanced waterproof breathable technology in 20 years. Gore-Tex XCR - ''extended comfort range'' as used in high aerobic activities, represents a new class of waterproof breathable technology. Through new membranes and improved lamination techniques, Gore-Tex XCR has 25% less resistance to moisture vapor transmission than standard Gore-Tex. This translates to up to 500grams or 17oz more moisture transmitted out of your clothing system in an 8-hour period of high aerobic activity. Keeping you dryer and more comfortable.
40+ PSI
2L - Ret <=45-40
3L - Ret <=60-50
0 CFM, 100% windproof
Gore-tex PacLite
PacLite is engineered to be lighter, more packable and more breathable than 3L Gore-Tex Classic. New ‘dotless’ version allows for easier on and off, and lower retail.
40+ PSI
Ret <60 (40 typical Ret for most PacLite)
0 CFM, 100% windproof
A microporous polymeric film of polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) which when expanded has 9 billion pores per square inch. These pores are 20,000 times smaller than a drop of water, but 700 times larger than a molecule of water vapor. Finished with an oleophobic layer, this expanded polymer is still the best combination of durable waterproofness and breathability in fabric technology available today.
40+ PSI
2L - Ret 55
3L - Ret 80
0 CFM, 100% windproof
Gore-tex XCR
The most advanced waterproof breathable technology in 20 years. Gore-Tex XCR - ''extended comfort range'' as used in high aerobic activities, represents a new class of waterproof breathable technology. Through new membranes and improved lamination techniques, Gore-Tex XCR has 25% less resistance to moisture vapor transmission than standard Gore-Tex. This translates to up to 500grams or 17oz more moisture transmitted out of your clothing system in an 8-hour period of high aerobic activity. Keeping you dryer and more comfortable.
40+ PSI
2L - Ret <=45-40
3L - Ret <=60-50
0 CFM, 100% windproof
Gore-tex PacLite
PacLite is engineered to be lighter, more packable and more breathable than 3L Gore-Tex Classic. New ‘dotless’ version allows for easier on and off, and lower retail.
40+ PSI
Ret <60 (40 typical Ret for most PacLite)
0 CFM, 100% windproof