Therefore it is not air permeable but still has a relatively high MVTR value. The Downpour Plus Jacket is a light-weight versatile waterproof jacket - made using Pertex Shield its ideal for everyday general use.

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As gearboy said above - a layer of non-clammy micromesh makes a fabric feel and work better and my shield jacket has a peach fuzz inner that works the same.

Pertex shield plus waterproof rating. Gore-tex Paclite has a 30k30k waterproofbreathability rating compared to Pertex Shields 20k20k. Not as highly waterproof rated as other membrane systems. The Pertex Shield fabric differs from the fabrics listed above by utilizing a PU membrane.

Pertex Shield Pro is intended for use in more extreme conditions and uses a highly breathable 3-layer waterproof construction with hydrostatic head ratings of around 20000mm Polartec While the HH rating of Neoshell garments is a relatively low 10000mm this fabric is all about providing maximum breathability without sacrificing waterproof performance and resistance. 25 layer Gore-tex with PacLite Technology. Shield plus is higher performing typically more water resistant and more breathable.

I have Pertex Shield pants Montane Minumus. Pertex Endurance technology is perfectly designed to provide waterproof protection in outdoor conditions due to its ultra-thin air permeable coating. Pertex Shield is the ultimate lightweight waterproof fabric for fast moving outdoor activities.

40-denier ripstop N40r Gore-Tex. The membrane soon started leaking badly not just the DWR failing and by about 6 months in the membrane was bubbling everywhere. 2-layer Gore-Tex Paclite Plus waterproof breathable laminate.

The minimum level of breathability achieved using DryVent. I wore a shield jacket all winter when appropriate for conditions and liked it a lot finding it very breathable. The membrane was a real let down.

Face Fabric and Layer Construction. Not as rugged as Gore-Tex Pro or toughest eVent garments. PSI after 20 launderings Upright Cup numbers will typically be much lower than results from other testing methods.

Pertex Shield fabrics provide lightweight waterproof protection whilst remaining highly breathable. Pertex Shield 25 Layer 100 Nylon 30d ripstop material with DWR coating GORE-TEX Active 3-layer material 20-Denier ripstop Nylon 2-Point adjustable hood with visor for that unrestricted view. It uses a hydrophilic PU membrane to provide a high level of dynamic breathability the harder you work the greater the breathability of the fabric.

30D 100 nylon ripstop w Pertex Shield waterproof breathable insert. 600gm²24 hours on the Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate scale. I use the pants regularly hiking but also biking to university etc and they were waterproof for a couple months.

The fabric is used by Montane Minimus line Outdoor Research Helium line and some other outdoor brands. Pertex Shield rainwear is typically super light and packs very small. 75 PSI avg 75 avg.

For fully waterproof fabrics a rating of at least 10000mm is required and of course the higher the rating the more water-resistant is the fabric. Reduces the need for layering. Im not sure how easy it is to reproof Pertex because Ive never owned anything with it.

They have been developed to provide lightweight and versatile protection from the elements. Made with Pertex Shield 25 layer fabric with Dry Touch the Downpour Plus Jacket has all the essential features for comfort and practicality. Shield and shield plus.

Shield comes in various forms with different textures. The versatile 2 25 and 3-layer constructions combine lightweight face fabrics with waterproof. Pertex Shield is their waterproof technology and comes in 2 guises.

Pertex Shield Membrane-based waterproof technology from technical fabric manufacturers Pertex. Shield is rated at 20000 gm224hr. PERTEX Shield 53gm2 100 nylon 15 x 40 denier rip-stop Waterproof to a minimum of 20000mm hydrostatic head and with a minimum MVTR of 25000g m224hrs JIS L 1099 B-1 Microporous coating with internal mesh print DWR finish with spray rating 80 20 JIS L 1092 PERTEX Quantum GL 25gm2 100 nylon 6 10 denier micro rip-stop.

In the case of Pertex Shield the water column is 20000mm which categorizes this fabric as fully waterproof. Pertex Shield fabrics are durable waterproof and highly breathable. Designed for intense mountain pursuits where weight and breathability are key Pertex Shield fabrics allow you to move fast and stay comfortable.

This is the minimum rating for a jacket to be called rainproof however it wont stand up to much more than a light shower. Used primarily in waterproof jackets and sleeping bags to withstand harsh wet and windy conditions this innovative layer protects the insulation materials from the elements to maintain loft and retain warmth for longer.