Materials
Material | Description |
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3DFIT TECHNOLOGY™ | 3DFit Technology™ is a pattern-layering technique that allows fabric to lay naturally on the human hand. By evaluating how the fabric forms to the hand we are able to create the perfect fitting glove. |
ACTIVEICE™ | ActiveIce™ fabric keeps you cool, lowering skin temperature as it wicks perspiration during highly aerobic activities. This innovative fabric also provides UPF 50+ sun protection, making it ideal for hot, sunny weather. |
ALPENGRIP® | Extremely durable fabric, provides excellent grip and dexterity in cold weather. |
ALPINWOOL PLUS™ | A warm, plaited knit fabric with excellent moisture transfer (rugged wool/poly/nylon knit face, soft polyester fleece back). |
ALTI HEAT™ | Battery-powered heated gloves offer three levels of electronic heat, providing comfort across a range of temperatures. |
AIRVENT™ | Lightweight, high-gauge polyester knit is woven to provide superb airflow and breathability without sacrificing durabili . The wicking fabric pulls moisture away from the skin and dries quickly. |
ASCENTSHELL™ | Lightweight, waterproof and air permeable fabric technology
with electrospun membrane for active pursuits when breathability is
essential. Totally waterproof, super breathable and incredibly lightweight, our air permeable, laminated Ascent- Shell™ apparel provides high-exertion alpine athletes with complete protection against rain, snow, wind and inclement weather. AscentShell fabric’s amazing breathability quickly vents perspiration and excess heat during aerobic activity, and its light weight saves precious energy on demanding endeavors. |
BARRIER™ | A durable, coated nylon fabric that is highly packable and waterproof. |
BUG PROTECTION | Tightly woven no-see-um netting provides lightweight, chemical-free insect protection that doesn’t interfere with visibility. |
CORDURA® | A high-performance fabric resistant to abrasions, tear, and scuffs. |
CROSSFLO™ | Chest-to-hip ventilation allows temperature regulation and access to inner pockets for stowing skins and goggles without needing to fully unzip jacket. |
DRIRELEASE® DR1 | Our lightest weight drirelease® Merino fabric wicks and dries quickly; an ideal baselayer fabric. |
DRIRELEASE® TENCEL | Lightweight polyester/Tencel blend offering a soft feel and fashionable, drapey functionality. Tencel is regenerated cellulousic fibe . The permanent FreshGuard® system prevents odor and bacteria from developing. |
DOWN 800+ | 800+ goose down fill is the lightest, most compressible and warmest down in our product line, perfect for use in extremely cold temperatures and in situations where pack space is at a minimum. |
DOWN 700 | 700 down fill is warm, lightweight and extremely compressible insulation ideal for use in cool to cold environments where pack space is at a minimum. |
DOWN 650 | 650 goose down fill is warm, lightweight and extremely compressible insulation ideal for use in cool to cold environments where pack space is at a minimum. |
ENDURALOFT™ | A soft, high-loft insulation that is lightweight and recovers well after being compressed in a pack. |
FRESHGUARD | FreshGuard is an odor neutralizer that is embedded in all drirelease® fabrics. It eliminates odor in garments by blocking odor-causing sebaceous body oils from attaching to the fabric. |
GORE-TEX® PRODUCTS | Provides a durable, waterproof barrier against the elements while remaining breathable. |
GORE-TEX® ACTIVE | Designed with extreme conditions in mind, GORE-TEX® Active
fabric is the most rugged, waterproof/breathable yet lightweight fabric
available. On fast and light ascents, every fraction of an ounce is carefully considered for its wor th-to-weight ratio. Extremely lightweight, highly breathable and with a supple hand feel, GORE-TEX® Active shells push the boundaries of fast and light even further. GORE-TEX® Active shells are the answer for users who need protection and comfort while aiming for summits in the most rugged conditions without being weighed down. |
GORE-TEX® RESPIRATION POSITIVE™ | Durable, waterproof, windproof barrier created specifically for sleep systems. It is both vapor and gas permeable. |
HALO HOOD™ | Proprietary to Outdoor Research®, the Halo Hood™ adds another level of protection and seals out the elements in brutal weather. |
HYBRID MAPPED CONSTRUCTION | The strategic positioning of performance fabrics, insulation and technologies to provide the greatest benefit where each is needed most on the body. |
INSECT SHIELD® | Fabric treated with Insect Shield® Permethrin insect repellent is EPA registered. Helps protect against insects that can carry diseases. |
IPX8 / SUBMERSIBLE | The most stringent waterproof rating there is, IPX8-rated products completely and continually protect against total submersion to 1.5 meters for 60 minutes. |
MOONLITE PILE | A warm, high-loft pile with a soft interior and abrasion-resistant face. |
ORGANIC COTTON | Our organic cotton is grown without the use toxic pesticides or other harsh chemicals that can harm the environment. |
PERTEX® SHIELD | Balances waterproofness, breathability and wind resistance
all within a flexible and lightweight construction. Pertex® provides a total solution for the outdoor enthusiast, allowing the user to explore the most demanding environments on earth. Pertex® fabrics provide essential protection in the outdoors. Pertex® Shield is a fusion of a technically advanced face fabric technology combined with a proprietary waterproof, breathable coating. Pertex® Shield provides the perfect balance of waterproofness, breathability and wind and water repellency with flexibility and a lightweight construction. |
PERTEX® SHIELD+ | Pertex® Shield+ combines waterproof protection with excellent
breathability to create the ultimate lightweight performance fabric
for fast-moving outdoor athletes. Pertex® Shield+ is a fusion of technically advanced, soft and lightweight face fabrics with Polyurethane film laminate. It offers high levels of wind and water protection with excellent breathability to create the ultimate lightweight, waterproof performance fabric for fast-moving outdoor athletes. Designed for waterproof garments where minimal weight, freedom of movement, breathability and a soft hand are key, Pertex® Shield+ is perfect for maximum performance apparel. |
PERTEX® QUANTUM | Incredibly lightweight but remarkably strong and durable,
Pertex Quantum is a superlight down-proof synthetic fabric used in much
of our down insulated apparel. Pertex® provides a total solution for the outdoor enthusiast, allowing the user to explore the most demanding environments on earth. Pertex® fabrics provide essential protection in the outdoors. Pertex® Quantum is the lightest fabric in the Pertex® line. It is a true featherweight fabric, featuring an incredible strength to weight ratio that easily withstands the abuse of hardcore use. Thanks to its dense weave, Pertex® Quantum is downproof and can be used for any high-end application in sleeping bags, down jackets and expedition gear. It is a gear freak’s dream. |
POLYGIENE® | Active odor control technology made from silver salt (low concentrations of recycled silver) inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria, fungus and mildew, for long lasting, fresh-all-day odor protection. |
PITTARDS® LEATHER | OilTac is grip-enhancing leather for wet or dry conditions, with technology for better contact adhesion for tool handling while limiting water absorption. Armortan® is a durable, water-repellent leather offering superior grip and excellent dexterity in all weather conditions. |
POLARTEC® ALPHA® | Polartec® Alpha® is an advanced breathable synthetic insulation
that dries quickly, retains warmth and circulates airflo. Polartec® Alpha® is a highly stable layer allowing for the use of more open and breathable fabrics on the outer and inner layers of “puffy” style garments. As a result, Polartec Alpha provides active warmth that allows air exchange for breathability and comfort in more dynamic situations. In addition to unprecedented levels of breathability and moisture vapor transport in a puffy, Polartec Alpha maintains insulation values while wet and offers dramatically faster dry times than existing puffy-style fabrics on the market. Highly compressible, it also provides inherent wind resistance and warmth without weight. |
POLARTEC® CLASSIC® | Warm, breathable, quick drying and durable, 100% polyester Polartec® Classic has been the primary insulation layer of choice for experienced outdoor enthusiasts for nearly three decades. |
POLARTEC® POWER DRY® | Polartec® Power Dry® fabrics keep your skin dry when you sweat. Ideal for climbers, skiers and alpinists, all fabrics in this series feature a patented bi-component knit construction that creates two different surfaces: one that is optimized to move moisture away from the skin, the other to dry quickly. |
POLARTEC® POWER GRID® | Polartec® Power Grid™ fleece utilizes a patented grid design
to reduce fabric weight while increasing warmth and compressibility
in the process. This grid construction enhances both wicking efficiency
and breathability by generating channels of targeted touch points that
absorb and diffuse moisture vapor for faster evaporation. Polartec® Power Grid™ fleece utilizes a patented grid design to reduce fabric weight while increasing warmth and compressibility in the process. This grid construction enhances both wicking efficiency and breathability by generating channels of targeted touch points that absorb and diffuse moisture vapor for faster evaporation. Providing maximum warmth from minimal weight reduces the body’s overall exertion during movement and activity. This composite engineering approach wicks faster than traditional base fabric materials and avoids using chemical wicking agents that fade away with time. |
POLARTEC® POWER SHIELD® HIGH LOFT | Twenty-five percent warmer than any other Power Shield® fabric
and weighing 25% less, Polartec® Power Shield® High Loft is the warmest,
lightest and most compressible soft shell on the market. Twenty-fi e percent warmer than any other Power Shield® fabric, and weighing 25% less, Polartec® Power Shield® High Loft is the warmest, lightest and most-compressible soft shell on the market. Featuring a smooth, tightly woven face, the fabric features the abrasion resistance of the best shells. The breathable, perforated membrane blocks 98% of the wind, allowing the remaining 2% to circulate through for enhanced moisture vapor transmission. All Polartec® Power Shield® fabrics are finished with a DWR coating to shed rain and snow, and all versions feature spandex or mechanical stretch for freedom of movement. |
POLARTEC® POWER SHIELD® PRO | A soft, breathable, exceptionally water-repellent fabric with four times the wind resistance of conventional fleece |
POLARTEC® WIND PRO® | Extremely breathable and durable, yet providing four times the wind resistance of fleece, Wind Pr ® performs as both outerwear and insulation. |
PRIMALOFT® GOLD INSULATION | PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation microfibers trap body heat to make
this the most thermally-efficient synthetic insulation available, and
maintain 96% of warmth when wet. The benchmark in performance of all synthetic insulations, PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation is the go-to choice for adventurers looking for protection in extreme conditions. Microfibers trap body heat to make this the most thermally-efficient synthetic insulation available, with water-repellency that insulates even in the wettest weather – maintaining 96% of warmth when wet. These unmatched thermal properties also feature breathability, packability and outstanding softness - consider this the pinnacle of insulation performance. |
PRIMALOFT® SILVER INSULATION ECO | PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation Eco uses post-consumer recycled
materials to create the highest-per-forming eco-friendly insulation
available. PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation Eco uses post-consumer recycled materials to create the highest-performing eco-friendly insulation available. The wet performance experts at the PrimaLoft® brand have combined this 70%-recycled fiber technology with a proprietary water-repellent treatment for immediate warmth without the bulk that keeps you comfortable in wet weather. Highly compressible, and with a soft feel that mimic’s goose down – the best-inclass eco-friendly insulation offers insulation that performs with a conscience. |
PRIMALOFT® SILVER INSULATION HI-LOFT | Built with two different sizes of fibers, one for high thermal
values and packability and the other for incredible loft, PrimaLoft®
Silver Insulation Hi-Loft offers these advantages in a comfortable yet
durable package . Uniquely built with two different sizes of fibers, one for high thermal values and packability, the other for incredible loft, PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation Hi-Loft offers these advantages in a comfortable yet durable package that sets itself apart from other continuous filament insulations. Even so, this insulation considers the fundamentals – delivering 85% retention of insulation value when wet thanks to the PrimaLoft® permanent water-repellent finish, and offering excellent thermal efficiency when dry. With durability that lasts and softness that comforts, it offers all the essentials. |
PVC FREE | Products marked PVC Free are manufactured without the environmentally hazardous chemical polymer Polyvinyl Chloride. |
RADIANT FLEECE™ | Warm, moisture-wicking thermal jersey fleece with high-loft pile. |
RECCO® | RECCO® is an avalanche rescue system utilized worldwide to facilitate the rapid location of burials. The two parts–reflector and detector–enable rapid pinpointing using harmonic radar but are not a substitute for transceiver use. Complementary in function, the RECCO system increases the chance of being found in time. |
SENSOR™ | Outdoor Research® Sensor™ products enable the use of touch-screen
enabled electronic devices while protecting the user, device or both
from the elements. Outdoor Research Sensor™ produc ts make use of specially treated leather and other touch-screen-compatible fabric technologies to allow for the use of touch-screen electronic devices without exposing your skin or—in the case of our storage products— the devices themselves to the elements |
SUPERFABRIC™ | Superfabric™ protects against puncture and abrasion through the configuration of tiny armor plates which provide r - sistance to a variety of harsh elements like no other material on the market. |
SCHOELLER® | The Schoeller® stretch fabric used in our apparel is water repellent, breathable, durable and hard wearing, and features permanent elasticity and a high level of comfort. |
SCHOELLER® NANOSPHERE® | NanoShpere® is a nanotech-based finishing technology that allows moisture to simply run off the surface of the textiles, repelling water, snow and other forms of precipitation. |
THERMODYNAMIC™ | Stretch single-layer fabric with a durable nylon face and looped polyester interior; ideal weather protection and moisture wicking for high-energy activities. |
THERMORE® | A high-tech synthetic thermal insulation designed to offer
soft, lightweight warmth, maximum comfort and long-term durability. Thermore® is a high-tech thermal insulation designed to offer soft, lightweight warmth, maximum comfort and long-term durability. Thermore® has a very low density structure - its volume is made up mostly of trapped air, a highly efficient insulator. Thanks to patented Special Reduction technology, Thermore® offers high warmth in a reduced thickness. Lab tests demonstrate Thermore's SR technology allows for a 50% thickness reduction while only reducing the thermal value by ten percent. This allows garments to be made in a slim profile while still maintaining an effective warmth level. |
TORSOFLO™ | Superior ventilation adjusts with hem-to-bicep or hemto- pit zippers to provide temperature regulation and all-weather coverage. |
UPF | Twenty-five percent warmer than any other Power Shield® fabric and weighing 25% less, Polartec® Power Shield® High Loft is the warmest, lightest and most compressible soft shell on the market. |
VAPORLOCK™ | An ingenious redundant waterproof closure system, VaporLock™ provides a secure closure under conditions where internal pressure would usually threaten to break the seal. |
VENTIA™ | Waterproof construction with breathability allowing body vapor
and moisture to escape. Providing a waterproof barrier against rain, snow and wind in tough, hardworking, rugged environments, Ventia Dry™ construction ensures moisture from the outside won't penetrate fabric. Breathability allows body vapor and moisture that builds during active pursuits to escape for greater warmth and comfort. With seam-taping for the most thorough protection, this proprietary technology provides storm-worthy protection for active use in rugged, demanding conditions. |
WATERPROOF | Constructed with waterproof fabrics, fully taped seams and waterproof roll-top closures, our waterproof storage products safely secure gear and accessories and keep them protected from the elements. |
WATER RESISTANT | Our water resistant storage products are built with water resistant fabrics that shed rain and snow, and secure closures that help to seal out the elements. |
WINDARREST® | Warm, breathable and windproof, WINDarrest™ shields you from blasts of cold air in inhospitable conditions. |
WINDSTOPPER® TECHNICAL FLEECE | A warm, laminated fleece fabric offering exceptional cold-weather protection and moisture management. |