Thermals - Micro-climate
body-ventilation 100% Polyester
O/Green,High wicking technical thermal underwear, special micro
fibre polyester designed to draw the sweat from your skin, soft feel/touch,
unisex. £13.50
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Balaclava, face mask, hood made from lightweight
cotton, with azo-free dyes. Breathable sweat absorbing cotton is comfortable
enough to wear beneath the helmet, unlike some other man-made fabrics. Use
with the Fleece neck and body warmer below £4.40
Neck and upper body warmer made from good
quality polar fleece fabric £9.00
Lightweight
Leather Boots - Super action black leather a boot with cambrella lining, ankle protection
from high padded cow suede
collar, oil steel shank, nylon laces, bronze eyelets with no hooks &
removable EVA inner
sole, size 6 -11 £29.50
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Nubuck
leather Jack Pyke Countryman boots - Waterproof nubuck leather upper with
leather collar, waterproof breathable Breathatex® lining, 3M Thinsulate
insulation layer, rustproof metallic lacing system, rubber PU sole with 2cm
high reinforced rubber strip for extra protection. Jack Pyke have
been involved in the outdoor market for over 20 years, so they have the
experience, the knowledge, the resources and the feedback to offer fantastic
equipment manufactured to the highest standards using quality materials at
affordable prices.
Breatha-tex is a high-tech fabric that is designed to be completely
waterproof yet remain capable of breathing. The membrane of the fabric will
evaporate any sweat to the outside of the fabric and therefore moderate your
body temperature to keep you dry and comfortable
The
upper 5 lacing has turned in hooks that do not easily catch on lines, to
avoid line snagging use gaiters (below) to cover hooks or wear boot socks
folded over £59.00
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Waterproof leg gaiter, one size
fit all. In plain Olive Green, one size fits all
£10.50
Boot
Socks Hardwearing and
comfortable 110g
acrylic, wool, Polyester mix, to fit boot size 6-11, Dark Blue.
£4.20
Flying Jacket MA1 -Dark Navy Blue -
Shell & lining 100% heavy duty Nylon, 100% deep polyester fibre fill, brass zip front,
2 inner pockets, 2 front pockets & 1 sleeve pocket. Windproof with elacticated cuffs and
waist, reversible to high visibility orange
Small 36-38” chest,
Medium 40”-42” chest,
Large 44”–44” chest,
XLarge 44”-46” chest,
XXLarge 46”-48” chest,
XXXLarge 48”-50” chest,
Special Offer to clear limited stock and sizes £14.00
(Navy Blue only)
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Flying Jacket MA1 - Black £19.00
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Lightweight, breathable, windproof and
water repellent Windbreaker Jacket with fleece liner £29.55
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Covers head and neck. Two hats in one,
can be rolled up above the peak to serve as a peaked bob hat £3.95
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We will better comprehend the properties of
the fibers we will examine below if we first apprehend two fundamental ideas:
a. The regain of a fiber sample, which is equal to the quotient of the water
mass to its dry mass.
b. Heat, which is produced from a textile material during moisture absorption,
is called heat of absorption (or differential heat of sorption). This is a
positive characteristic of textiles, as they can make us feel warm.
Unfortunately, when there is saturation of moisture in a textile material (it is
absolutely soaked) then the heat of absorption decreases rapidly to zero.
• Polyester: Organic compounds category. In our case they are used for fiber
production. Polyester presents very low regain. It absorbs very little water
from the air, and as a result it is very easy to dry. At the same time it
doesn't absorb heat from our body to evaporate water, so we don't feel cold.
Even if snow sticks to this textile or if it has absorbed a large amount of
water, both can be easily removed by simply shaking the cloth. This is due to
its low absorption. The draw back of polyester at least in comparison to wool is
that it has a low rate of absorption.
Polyester is very light in relation to the thermal insulation it provides. In
addition, synthetic fibers are ideal for velour or the bulky form of Fleece or
Pile because of their long length and their resistance to moisture. Polyester is
the best synthetic material for these applications. Finally, the water repellent
treatment, which is nothing more than a chemical treatment, although not
permanent, increases the efficiency of water repellence, yet maintains
breathability.
• Pile: Fabrics made from knitted fibers with a special refinement to provide
bulk and thus warmth.
• Wool: First of all, wool has a very high rate of absorption and provides more
warmth than polyester, even when wet. Its resistance to flexibility makes it
different from other fibers. Wool fibers can flex 20,000 times without breaking,
while cotton fibers can stand only 3,000 times. These are the reasons why wool
fibers have been used for centuries as thermal insulation. It would be wrong to
say that we shouldn't use wool, because not only is it aesthetically pleasing
but it has many beneficial properties.
However, wool has two great disadvantages for paragliding:
a. Wool fabrics take a long time to dry because of the fiber construction and
the enormous quantity of water they can absorb. This absorption will
significantly increase the fabric's weight.
b. They are considered heavy, even when dry, in relation to polyester.
• Cotton and silk have a low rate of absorption. The only advantages of cotton
are its increased resistance to friction up to 30% when wet and it has good
breathability. On the other hand, it takes a long time to dry. Silk is a very
good thermal insulator, but its resistance to friction decreases up to 30% when
it is wet. In addition, it is very expensive.
• Fleece: Fabrics of a special knit and brushing process, that they provide
warmth. First appeared in the 70s.
Berber Fleece - A polyester blend with a soft, drapey feel and natural look. Its
lightweight characteristics and open weave make it a full-season fabric that is
highly breathable.
E.C.O. Sport Fleece - (Environmentally Correct Origins) A warm, breathable blend
of 87% recycled soda bottles (melted down and spun into yarn) and 13% virgin
polyester. Maintains its insulation properties even when it's completely soaked.
The latest generation of fleece retains all the performance characteristics of
non-recycled fleece while being kind to the environment.
Micro Fleece - An incredibly soft yet technically advanced material that offers
superior warmth without bulk and weight. Dries quickly, does not hold
odor-causing bacteria and is pill-resistant. This material will become your best
friend and is great for layering.
WindJammer Fleece - Double faced, no pill polyester fleece. Blocks up to 80% of
the wind without lamination.
• Nylon is undesirable as it doesn't breathe enough to avoid soaking, although
it has the lowest water absorption after polyester (4%).
Polyvinyl - Also known as Vinyl coated polyester, this is the same material used
on truck tarps and climbing haul bags. We use a lighter version that is said to
last 7-8 years outside. This is the most UV resistant fabric known and is
manufactured by Critter.
Spectra Cordura - An unmistakable material with white Spectra ripstop
reinforcements on black Cordura. Marathon Cordura - A rugged, air-textured nylon
that's highly abrasion resistant and able to withstand the toughest conditions
manufactured by DuPont. Coated with urethane on the inside.
Packcloth - An Oxford weave material that is tough, lightweight and easy to
pack. Urethane and DWR (Durable Water Repellant) coating.
Cyclone Microfiber Nylon - A lightweight and durable nylon that offers a balance
of water-repellency and breathability. Microfiber nylon achieves a superior
performance due to the construction of the material without additional coatings
or laminates.
Milestone Supplex - A 3-ply 100% Supplex nylon that is not only strong but still
supple, with a cotton-like hand and DWR finish. It dries fast and resists
abrasion. Ripstop - A woven fabric with small squares produced by extra threads.
This will prevent tears from spreading.
Breathable sweat absorbing cotton is comfortable
enough to wear beneath the helmet, unlike some other man-made fabrics. Use
with the Fleece neck and body warmer below £4.40
