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Article #157Re: Waterproofs
From: Glen F
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:06
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:06
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> Have you heard of Mont's 'Hydronaute' Fabric? see www.mont.com.au > > Mont has apparently stopped using Goretex in favour of this fabric > they developed themselves. Well, maybe they developed it, but somehow I kinda doubt it. Mont aren't prepared to tell us anything about the proofing technology used, but it appears likely to be a pretty standard microporous PU membrane. Micorporous PU has some advantages and disadvantages compared with Gore's ePTFE membrane - ask the good Doctor Caffin. The shell is a fairly heavy oxford-weave nylon, like 3-ply GoreTex - the kind that repels water well when the non-DWR fluoropolymer coating is brand new, and soaks it up like a sponge for ever thereafter. The liner looks like the tricot nylon mesh Gore uses. I bought one of these recently in Hobart because I couldn't find the Wilderness Wear "Microfiber" 3-ply polyester / PU jacket I wanted. Both are way cheaper than any equivalent Gore product. It hasn't had a lot of use in serious conditions yet - I'll let you know how it goes.
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