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amazing stuff and awards
The following article comes from SPORTS INSIGHT online magazine from the UKSafety and comfort on the ground and on the mountain ISPO Trend Report: MountaineeringMountaineering is a sport of extremes: retro and modern, exercise and relaxation. This is what makes leisure time out in the fresh air so enjoyable.Whether you are an ambitious mountaineer or simply a fan of leisurely [...]
another reason to wear fishnets as a base layer
A SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT DERIVED FROM FISHNETSThe other day when answering a question for a new customer about the fishnets and how they work I realized that there is one significant benefit I have not covered.Trapping the radiant heat produced by the human body!The core temperature of the human body is 98.6 degrees. The skin surface is 91 degrees. [...]
a new article by an x gore emplyee
The following article was emailed to me Friday August 18 from a customer because of my love for Gore-Tex, HA!The Limits of GORE-TEX Laminates--- published August15, 2017For some people GORE-TEX® is like a magic word, and their expectations are accordingly high. But how does the material actually perform? Where and when is it the right choice? And last but not [...]
North Korean Manufacturing + A New Shaped Product
The following article is being reprinted from the online magazine SPORTSTEXTILES.COM a British publication. I just tread the article and thought it would be of interest in view of current events. North Korean clothing factories 'fully booked' with global orders Chinese apparel companies are increasingly contracting work out to North Korean factories but using a ‘Made in China’ label to hide this [...]
Pogies for Your Bike Handles + More Down Nonsense...
Introducing Wiggy's Pogies for your Bike Handles (For those unfamiliar with Pogies, they are hand warmers that wrap around the handle bars of bicycles. They may also be large enough for motorcycles, snow machines or ATV’s.) The Wiggy’s Pogies, in my opinion, are the best on the market. The insulation is the L-6 Lamilite. The lining is [...]
fake news and a new product
TV Blanket testimonialWe've had the Wiggy's TV blanket for many years in the cold weather of Maine. It is very light weight and used year round (Maine summer nights can be cool). It is, however, in the winter that it serves us best. Several years ago, a storm knocked out power to much of northern Maine. We had recently [...]
and the bogus beat goes on
U.S. COMPANIES RACE TO COMMERCIALIZE TECHNOLOGIES FOR COOLING FABRICSThat is the headline of an article in a European online publication. When I clicked on the article I was told I had to pay to read it, so it was not read by me. However I do have thoughts on the subject.I do believe that the technology for cooling [...]
more moisture management nonsense
THE LATEST MIRACLE TO CONTROL MOISTURE MANAGEMENTThe following information comes from the magazine SPECIALTY FABRICS REVIEW. Their motto as seen on the cover page is and I quote; “Trusted information through a century of change”. I take exception to their motto since I have read numerous articles about textile products that do not work. On occasion I have written to [...]
reclaiming the new old stuff you bought
RECLAIMING GARMENTSA few years ago Patagonia started reclaiming used garments and most recently I read that Columbia Sportswear is doing the same thing. How many other companies and I suspect several are doing the same program.Maybe if they made better garments they would not be wearing out so fast. ALL of these large company’s products are based on [...]
wicking
WICKINGWhat is wicking; it is an action where by liquid will move through any fabric that is a natural fabric to include cotton, wool, silk, or rayon. Wicking or wicking action does not occur when any synthetic fabric is subjected to getting wet with any liquid. Synthetic fiber does not absorb liquid. The textile manufacturers are and have been [...]