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Waterproof breathable materials allow water vapor to pass thru while stopping liquid water. This is done with a membrane of Fluoropolymer (Teflon type) material that has very small spaces allowing single molecules of water vapor to pass, but stopping water droplets. These materials are made by manufacturers such as W.L. Gore® and Associates (makers of […]
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Read MoreAs a manufacturer of products to care for clothing, footwear, and outdoor gear, I am frequently asked about the difference between soap and detergent. I’m going to try to keep this as simple and general as possible so that it applies to cleaners from laundry detergents to baby shampoo. You can also look up the […]
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Read MoreThis is dirty business with regularly recurring exposure to acids and bacteria including staphylococcus areous and ecolli. While we want to minimize the unpleasantness to encourage the use of washable diapers, it is dangerous to minimize the importance of protecting your baby from bacterial infection. Broken or stressed skin can be an inadequate barrier and […]
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Read MoreExtra performance requires special care! The “Soft-Shell” concept offers a level of comfort that can not be achieved with waterproof breathables. Soft-Shell Systems promise the highest level of air/moisture exchange unimpeded by coatings, laminations, seals or barriers. Soft-Shell systems pass more air and vapor in one minute than a waterproof breathable can pass in 24 […]
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Read MoreYou know that residue-free clothes improve your success in the field. Now your entire family can benefit from reduced irritation and chemical exposure while making ALL your clothes last longer and provide increased comfort and performance. Since W.W.II, US laundry detergents have added an increasing variety of chemicals leaving ever-more residue deposited in your clothes. […]
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Read MoreYou know that residue-free clothes improve your success in the field. Now your entire family can benefit from reduced irritation and chemical exposure while making ALL your clothes last longer and provide increased comfort and performance. Since W.W.II, US laundry detergents have added an increasing variety of chemicals leaving ever-more residue deposited in your clothes. […]
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Read MoreFrom the latest micro fibers to synthetics, blends, silk like cotton and wool, every fabric needs proper care to deliver maximum performance. Often the label instructions are intended to manage liability or facilitate sales rather than maximize the durability and features of the fabric. Some manufacturers specify “Dry clean only” hoping to insure that inexperienced […]
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