Outer Layers with Inner Workings: The Hidden Tech in Modern Women’s Jacket Fabrics
As an avid hiker and backpacker, I've gone through my fair share of the best fleece jacket womens over the years. I appreciated their lightweight warmth and breathability on the trail, but when it started absolutely pouring on a recent trip, my trusty fleece turned sopping wet quickly. However, my friend was warm and dry under her stylish yet rugged new jacket. How could this be? I soon learned that not all jackets are created equal when it comes to fabric technology... Nanotech Coatings Offer Ultra Water Repellency Today's rain jackets and shells can seem magically impervious to wetness thanks to nanotechnology coatings. These use nano-scale molecules to create a tightly packed structure atop fabrics, preventing water penetration. Brands like Columbia and Patagonia use multi-layer nanotechnology applications to make jackets 10,000mm waterproof and 10,000g/m breathable ratings for maximum performance. My sopping wet fleece had 0mm waterproofing and quickly showed its ...