How it works: Finely constructed from fine filament yarns (34 strands per bundle 10,000 metres of each bundle weighing only 54 grammes)
each filament 10 times finer than a human hair. the gaps between the fibres cause the moisture to wick across a larger surface area allowing it to evaporate
more readily. As the perspiration is evaporating from within the fabric, the user is not cooled.
Ideal as a sleeping bag lining or as a casing fabric for lightweight low pack size insulated clothing.
- Lightweight
- Tough
- Highly Breathable (will transmit 12 litres of moisture per m2 per 24 hours)
- Wicking
- Soft to the touch
- Wind proof to the industry standard of 3 cubic feet per minute
- Water Repellent a British Standard Spray Rating of 4 Minimum
Paratex Dry is a 100% waterproof fabric (Hydrophillic Polyurethane Coating)
How it works: Closely constructed fabric with a ripstop construction.
Teamed with a Hydrophilic Polyurethane (PU) which transfers water vapour chemically from the inside to the outside (due to the temperature differential between the
inside of the product and out)
100% Waterproof with a Hydro Static Head in Excess of 5000mm (Items with a Hydrostatic Head over 1500mm are generally considered waterproof)
- Only ever used in fully taped seamed systems
- Ripstop Weave
- Lightweight
- Tough
- Breathable (will transmit up to 7.5 litres of moisture per m2 per 24 hours)
- Soft to touch
- Completely Windproof (trapping and stopping the movement of warm air in the sleeping bag or Garment)
- Outer Fabric treated with a Durable Water Repellent. (water repellency can be maintained by a cool tumble dry after washing and periodic
re-treatment with suitable after care products such as Nikwax)
- Completely manufactured within Europe (Extruded, Woven and Dyed & Finished)
Paratex Xtreme is a product range of ripstop fabrics with superior water repellency.
How it works: Closely constructed fabric with a ripstop construction. Tough when it matters but soft to the touch. Specially treated to maximise water repellency.
- Ripstop Weave
- Lightweight
- Tough
- Highly Breathable (will transmit 12 litres of moisture per m2 per 24 hours)
- Wicking
- Soft to touch
- Wind proof to the industry standard of 3 cubic feet per minute (this keeps strong winds out or when used as a lining warm air and loft in)
- Water Repellent a British Standard Spray Rating of 4 Minimum (water repellency can be maintained by a cool tumble dry after washing and
periodic re-treatment with suitable after care products such as Nikwax).
- Completely manufactured within Europe (Extruded, Woven and Dyed & Finished)
Where it is used: As an outer fabric to sleeping bags to give a good balance between toughness and functionality.
Paratex Micro is a range of Ripstop Fabrics.
How it works: Closely constructed fabric with a ripstop construction. Tough when it matters but soft to the touch. Treated with Durable Water Repellent.
- Ripstop Weave
- Lightweight
- Tough
- Highly Breathable (will transmit 12 litres of moisture per m2 per 24 hours)
- Wicking
- Soft to touch
- Wind proof to the industry standard of 3 cubic feet per minute (this keeps strong winds out or when used as a lining; warm air and loft in)
- Water Repellent a British Standard Spray Rating of 4 Minimum (water repellency can be maintained by a cool tumble dry after washing and
periodic re-treatment with suitable after care products such as Nikwax
or Grangers)
- Completely manufactured within Europe (Extruded, Woven and Dyed & Finished)
Where it is used: As an outer fabric to sleeping bags to give a good balance between toughness and functionality.
Paratex Tuff is Medium Weight
How it works: Finely constructed from fine filament yarns to a higher
finished weight than Paratex light, for use in more robust garments.
The gaps between the fibres cause the moisture to wick across a larger surface area allowing it to evaporate more readily, as the
perspiration is evaporating from within the fabric the user is not cooled.
Where Paratex Tuff is used: As an outer for activity clothing, particularly suitable for use with Pile.
- Tough
- Highly Breathable (will transmit 12 litres of moisture per metre squared per 24 hours)
- Wicking Soft to the touchWind proof to the industry standard of 3 cubic feet per minute (this keeps strong winds out or when used as a lining warm air and loft in)
- Water Repellent a British Standard Spray Rating of 4 Minimum (water
repellency can be maintained by a cool tumble dry after washing and
periodic re-treatment with suitable after care products such as Nikwax)
- Completely manufactured within Europe (Extruded, Woven and Dyed & Finished)
Micro is the outer of the Travelpak, "Micro Diamond Ripstop" which provides a
lightweight, water repellent casing, produced to Snugpak's exact
specification. The Micro mini diamond weave and the lustre of the yarn give
a unique look and handle to this bag.
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