Showing posts with label 4ply. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4ply. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

New #GameChangers - EvoTX4 and EvoTX 500D - What are we shouting about?

There's a buzz of excitment in Nookie HQ at the moment.

The new product range in the NEW EvoTX4 and EvoTX 500D fabrics are rolling off the production line in our factory in Cornwall, UK as I type.


So, why are we so excited about these products, and this fabric?


Let's start with the fabric, because to be honest it's the backbone to this new range's awesomeness.


New - Nookie EvoTX4 - 4ply Fabric

Designed specifically for the new Nookie drywear range, EvoTX4 from Nookie has been developed and tested with the sole focus on perfomance. Proven to be tough for professional and expedition use, with quick drying properties and a flexible feel that is comfortable wear.

EvoTX4 - 4ply Fabric
(available in Lava Red or Charcoal Grey)

This fabric has already been around the World. Our dedicated team riders have taken it to the four corners to give it a beating and have fed-back to our in-house design and development team to make sure this is the best fabric for the job.
 

Team Rider: James Weir
Beta testing the new EvoTX Fabrics
in Switzerland


The layers have been developed in this fabric to offer you the best protection when wearing it. The face fabric is a flexible Nylon weave and the outer is coated in Durable Water Repellant (DWR). DWR is a coating on the exterior of the material that makes the water bead up and roll off. 

We then use a double membrane to keep you dry. The hydrophobic microporus coating, as the name implies, is resistant to water. This stable layer is designed to keep the water out of your garment. This is next to a hydrophillic grey coating to encourage breathability; designed to release the trapped moisture when you are working hard (pespiring). The membranes work because they have micro-pores to prevent water penetration in but to allow vapour out. The grey coating is proven to be more durable than the traditional white coating, which is why we've chosen it for this highly technical application.

Finally, next to your skin, we have used a comfortable yet durable 20D Tricot mesh. This offers flexibility of movement as well as encouraging the wicking of the vapour across the garment to keep you dry and comfortable.

1. Durable 160D Nylon face fabric that is flexible and soft to the touch. Coated with Durable Water Repellant (DWR)
2. Hydrophobic, microporus coating
3. Hydrophillic grey coating (grey is more durable than standard white)
4. Nylon 20D Tricot Mesh for wicking



Waterproofness: 20,000mm/H2O
Breathability: 5,000g/m2/24hrs


EvoTX4 - 4ply Fabric



New - Nookie EvoTX 500D - Reinforced 4ply Fabric

Designed to compliment EvoTX4, the EvoTX 500D is even tougher. The 500D Nylon constuction is like Cordura but with the added benefit it is waterproof and breathable. The dense weave protects all high wear areas, such as the seat, knees and cuffs in a garment, without extra bulk.
 
EvoTX 500D - Reinforced 4ply Fabric

This incredible fabric features all the same layers as the EvoTX4 described above, with the exception of the face fabric. This is beefed up from 160D to 500D weave to offer you more protection where you need it.

It still offers fantastic waterproof and breathability figures, so there's no compromise in the garment you're wearing.

1. Durable 500D Nylon face fabric that is as tough as Cordura. Coated with Durable Water Repellant (DWR)
2. Hydrophobic, microporus coating
3. Hydrophillic grey coating (grey is more durable than standard white)
4. Nylon 20D Tricot Mesh for wicking

Waterproofness: 20,000mm/H2O
Breathability: 3,000g/m2/24hrs

EvoTX 500D - Reinforced 4ply Fabric


Both these fabrics can be found in the new Nookie Charger Drysuit, Nookie Pro Bib Pants and Nookie Evolution Trousers The whole range can be viewed on our Game Changers page, here.

As always, if you have any questions about our products, please feel free to call us (01822 832 333), or email us on info@nookie.co.uk


Monday, July 21, 2014

Worth the wait... Nookie Rapid Semi-Dry Trousers




The Rapid Semi Dry Trousers are the first pair of semi-dry trousers in the Nookie range for a number of years and they are worth the wait. Made from the same 4ply hyper breathable Bamboo fabric as the Assassin Drysuit, they're comfortable, exceptionally breathable but very tough with Enduro Mesh reinorcement on all high wear areas.

Exceptional features for a pair of comfortable semi-dry trousers

You can kneel down on rock or concrete, or slither down a slip granite boulder on your backside. The Enduro Mesh rienforcement keeps you and your trousers protected.


Enduro Mesh reinforcement



Glued & Blindstitched neoprene waist
Internal easy-on long neoprene cuffs

Adjustable Velcro outer cuff
The ankles have easy-on neoprene cuffs. These are stitched and taped to provide a semi-dry seal and barrier against flushing. The outer cuff is adjustable with a Velcro tab to get the perfect fit over your shoes. The tall neoprene waist is glued and blindstitched for a smooth, comfortable seal. It hugs you. You don't have to adjust it. It's super stretchy neoprene with a glideskin mesh neopren internal band for wicking so moisture will not be dran up into the waist.

Waterproof taped inside

The trousers are waterproof taped on internal seams to keep you comfortable.

Here's the science bit:

4ply Bamboo Herringbone waterproof and breathable fabric

4ply Bamboo Herringbone

The soft handle of the Nookie bamboo mix herringbone belies its incredible abrasion resistance. Whether wet, dry, frozen or submerged this fabric will deliver.
1. Durable, flexible, comfortable herringbone weave outer fabric with DWR (durable water repellent) coating.
2. Hydrophilic, microporous coating waterproof and exceptionally breathable.
3. Hydrophilic membrane, waterproof and breathable.
4. Nylon N18D tricot for wicking.

Waterproofness: 20,000mm/H2O
Breathability: 15,000g/m2/24hrs



The Nookie Rapid Semi Dry Trousers are perfect for whitewater, freestyling or touring. They are already becoming a firm favourite with the Nookie Team Riders.

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