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antimicrobia nonsense
THE ANTIMICROBIAL NONSENSE CONTINUESSustainable solutions in antimicrobialsJuly 24th, 2017 / With environmental concerns about traditional treatments, the industry works to offer more eco-friendly options.Antimicrobial properties are fast becoming an expected treatment in textiles for applications that range from hospital drapes and linen, to contract and domestic textiles, as well as clothing. While offering protection from germs is a positive, there [...]
the blanket survives
A NEW SURVIVAL BLANKET?The blanket product described below has been called a space blanket for years. As a space blanket it never worked so why does the owner of this company believe his all seasons blanket will work? His lack of knowledge of heat loss is quite evident as you will see. Also, the name of the company is in [...]
unconsious people in the outdoor industry
THEY ARE UNCONCIOUS!CONSCIOUSNESS: [is] the faculty of perceiving that which exists. [Axiomatic concept: not a definition.]- AYN RANDAXIOMATIC CONCEPT: An axiomatic concept is the identification of a primary fact of reality, which cannot be analyzed, i.e., reduced to other facts or broken into component parts. It is implicit in all facts and in all knowledge.-AYN RANDPERCEPTION: A “perception” is [...]
who takes responsibility?
RESPONSIBILITYSomething that is lacking in the outdoor industry and probably other industries as well. I take to heart the following testimonial.“I took you at your experienced word, and you said these Tekfire lighters are great...I agree they are amazing again another trusted recommendation. I would also like to say the glow pads that you charge by day light and [...]
some things you just can't make up
MORE ODOR CONTROL THAT IS NONSENSEMontane, Rab and Dakine Brands Adopt Polygiene Odor Control Technology for Pack and Sleeping Bag Product CategoriesPolygiene’s freshness technologies to enter backpack and sleeping bag product categories for the first timeFrom their perspective you will never have to wash your bag or so they think. MALMO, Sweden - July 21, 2017Polygiene®, the world leader [...]
An Incredible Lighter! but first bogus insulation
Another Bogus Insulation... Thermore® Brings You FREEDOM And Is Now PETA Approved Vegan July 12, 2017 MILAN, Italy — July 12, 2017 — In recent times, there has been a shift in the mentality of what outerwear is supposed to do. The consumers have plenty of jackets that keep them warm — what they desire now is something more functional — a [...]
odour control?
THE NONSENSE OF ODOR CONTROL Noble Biomaterials teams up with Lenzing for new textilesTextile technology provider Noble Biomaterials has partnered with cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing to create a range of high-performance textiles that use Noble’s silver-based anti-odour technology. I know nothing about Noble Biomaterials but a lot about Lenzing. Lenzing is a fine producer of non-flammable materials and may very well be [...]
more for the compost heap
Helly Hansen Brings Warmth and Breathability to Mountaineers with New Verglas Light Jacket (I do not think so, but it is good for their ego to say it anyway.)OSLO, Norway — July 14, 2017Since 1877 Helly Hansen has worked closely with mountain professionals to create technical apparel built to withstand the harshest environments on the planet. Knowing that cold [...]
a testimonial and a story of testing
THEY JUST KEEP COMINGI just wanted to express my amazing experience with my newest parka. I recently washed it as expected. I pulled it from the washing machine and draped it around my dinning chair to dry. I have never had so thick of a garment dry in 1.5 hours! I was totally amazed. I once talked to [...]
MORE GORE GARBAGE
The following article appeared on the SNEWS online web site.I have chosen to reprint the article in its entirety since it is in my opinion very telling. What is apparent is the simple fact that the Gore Company is showing the same non-functioning product for use in a variety of garments. Every product described uses Gore-Tex as we know it; [...]