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TECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS

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FABRIC SPECS

RECON ELITE 3-LAYER

Premium Protection: Superior Waterproofing, Breathability & Stretch

The Recon Elite 3-Layer is an ultra-durable 4-way stretch fabric that prevents snow, sleet, and wind from penetrating the surface. Combined with a highly breathable membrane, which allows moisture vapor and body heat to escape from inside the garment, this material offers superior waterproofing, comfort, and performance.

  • 3-Layer
  • 4-way stretch
  • 100% Nylon stretch
  • Hydrophobic membrane
  • 100% Polyester 20D jersey backer
  • 164g/m2
  • 63D/63D
  • C0 DWR
  • PFAS-FREE
RECON STRETCH 2-LAYER

Premium Protection: Durable Waterproof & Breathable 4-Way Stretch
The construction of our Recon Stretch 2L fabric uses a highly breathable membrane, which allows moisture vapor and body heat to escape from inside. Along with a DWR treatment to prevent water from penetrating the surface, this fabric will keep you dry and comfortable all day.

  • 2-Layer
  • 4-way stretch
  • Plain Weave - 100% Recycled Polyester
  • Hydrophilic membrane
  • 10K/10K
  • 177g/m2
  • 75D/75D
  • C0 DWR
  • PFAS-FREE
RECON SHIELD

Lightweight Protection: Windproof & Water-Resistance


Ultralight yet durable, the abrasion resistant Recon Shield fabric is a tightly woven nylon ripstop with DWR coating, making it windproof and moisture resistant. Pieces made with this material perform equally well layered under a shell as they will on their own in cooler weather.

  • Lightweight mini rip-stop
  • 100% Recycled Nylon
  • 28g/m2
  • 10D/10D
  • C0 DWR
  • PFAS-FREE
RECON DWR

Lightweight, 4-way stretch fabric is treated with a DWR coating, making it wind and moisture resistant for extra comfort and protection against the elements. Mainly used for our powder skirt, chest & hand pockets.

  • 85% Nylon/15% Spandex
  • C0 DWR 
RECON AIR

Air-Permeable Protection: Highly Breathable & Stretch


This lightweight and stretchy fabric has a superior air-permeability rating and is the ultimate material to use for our active insulation styles. Mainly intended for high intensity endeavors, it has been treated with an acrylic coating to protect against light rain and snow.

  • Lightweight 2-way stretch mini rip-stop
  • 100% Recycled Nylon
  • 47g/m2
  • 20D/20D
  • C0 DWR
eVent® DValpine™

All Weather Protection

The 3-Layer laminate construction of eVent® DValpine™ uses an air-permeable membrane that allows for moisture vapor and body heat to escape from the inside, while at the same time preventing snow, sleet, and wind from penetrating the surface. Combined with a durable, face fabric and a tricot backer, this material will keep you dry and comfortable all day.

  • 3-Layer
  • 100% Nylon face
  • 100% Nylon 20D tricot
  • 0.103 CFM
  • 20K/16K
  • 135g/m2
  • 40D/34D
  • C6 DWR
eVent® DVflex™

All Weather Protection

The 3-layer laminate construction of eVent® DVflex™ uses an air-permeable membrane which allows for moisture vapor and body heat to escape from the inside, while at the same time preventing snow, sleet, and wind from penetrating the surface. Combined with a durable, stretchy, face fabric and a supple interior backer, this material will keep you dry and comfortable all day.

  • 3-layer
  • mechanical stretch
  • 100% polyester face
  • 100% polyester tricot backer
  • PTFE membrane
Schoeller® Aerobrane™

Aerobrane: A Schoeller® Technology

This premium Schoeller® fabric is lightweight and durable and is the ultimate material to use for outerwear intended for high intensity endeavors. Incorporating the electro-spun Aerobrane membrane in the 3-layer construction, this material has a superior air-permeability and waterproof rating, keeping you comfortable and dry during the most diverse conditions and activities.

  • 3-layer
  • 4-way stretch
  • 100% polyester face
  • 100% polyester tricot backer
  • Electro-spun membrane
CORDURA®

Advanced fabric technology and textile innovation specifically designed for high-performance, CORDURA® is engineered for long-lasting durability, using advanced technology and solutions to protect against tears and scuffs.

brrr° Triple Chill Effect®

brrr° Triple Chill Effect®, harnessing the independent factors of cooling minerals, rapid drying, and active wicking to provide cooling. Combining these powerful ingredients results in a fabric that is immediately cool to the touch and draws heat and moisture away from the body to lower the temperature of skin. 

Polartec® Power Grid™

Polartec® was the first to knit, nap, and shear synthetic yarns into thermal fabric for outdoor apparel. Polyester fibers were engineered for more versatile durability. With greater resiliency, lightweight warmth and fast dry times, Polartec® fleece remains the industry standard for outerwear performance.

Highly compressible and lightweight, the geometric pattern of Polartec® Power Grid™ increases wicking, warmth, and breathability.

  • 92% Polyester/ 8% Spandex
  • 142g/m2
YKK®

The YKK® Fastening Products Group is trusted world-wide for their impeccable production standards and thorough quality control processes for zippers. We use YKK® zippers on all of our products because they are the most reliable and durable zippers available.

INSULATION SPECS

PrimaLoft® Silver P.U.R.E.™

The superior characteristics of PrimaLoft® Silver P.U.R.E.™ insulation offers warmth without bulk and is soft, packable, and lightweight, mimicking the compression of down . Its ultra-fine fibers are water resistant and breathable, allowing mositure vapor to be transported away from the skin ensuring a drier, more comfortable experience.

PrimaLoft® P.U.R.E.™ manufacturing technology transforms the manufacturing of synthetic insulation to drastically reduce the carbon emissions produced during the process. This transformation results in a 70% reduction in carbon emissions during the production of PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation. Ultra-soft fibers deliver uncompromised warmth, loft and packability. A proprietary, water-repellent finish delivers excellent warmth, even in wet conditions. 

  • 100% Polyester
  • 100% Recycled content 
PrimaLoft® Silver

For instances requiring warmth, especially in cold and wet conditions, PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation is a go-to for technical performance. Millions of air pockets trap body heat in extreme conditions and lack of bulk means great freedom of movement for the activity. The PrimaLoft® proprietary treatment ensures excellent performance as the insulation maintains its warmth properties even in wet conditions. On top of all that, PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation is designed for durability in a lightweight design for active applications, packability, breathability, and softness.

  • 100% Polyester
  • 70% Recycled content
  • bluesign® approved 
PrimaLoft® Gold with Cross Core™

PrimaLoft® Gold insulation with Cross Core™ technology fuses NASA developed Aerogel particles (composed of 95% air) with the superior warmth and packability of PrimaLoft® Gold fibers. Reaching new levels of warmth this insulation provides in excess of 50% more warmth compared to traditional PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation.

Originally developed by NASA for use in aeronautical applications. Aerogel is composed of more than 95% air and is the lightest solid material known to man. Silica aerogel forms a temperature barrier – locking out cold and heat. Cross Core™ is composed of multiple PrimaLoft® technologies fused to create next-level comfort and performance.

  • 100% Polyester
  • 90% Recycled fibers 
PrimaLoft® Active

Breathability, moisture management, and stretch. PrimaLoft® Active was developed to keep you comfortable in a wide range of activities, regardless of intensity or season.

  • 100% Polyester
  • 58% Recycled content