How to Choose a Membrane Jacket
How to Choose a Membrane Jacket
Winter is a great time for active recreation. In the snowy days, many people like to go out for walks, sled, ski, cheesecakes, ice skates and indulge in other outdoor activities. In order not to get wet and not to freeze, for active rest it is necessary to choose a membrane jacket.
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Jackets from membrane fabric were first made forathletes. Unique features of the material do not allow perspiration to remain inside, so that the body does not subcool. On the other hand, the membrane fabric does not soak, is not blown by the wind and repels dirt and water. Jackets of such material are indispensable for children and people living in the winter active life.
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When choosing a jacket from a membrane fabric,attention to the characteristics of the material used in the model you like. As a rule, these data are indicated on a special label or on a label inside the product. First, specify which type of membrane is used in the selected jacket. Bessorovy material initially detains moisture inside. Only after a while, such a membrane will fully demonstrate its qualities. Cuffs from this fabric are very durable and perfectly worn at high temperatures. However, the non-voiceless membrane, in general, is suitable only for active sports in sub-zero temperatures (mountain skiing, running, etc.).
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Jacket with a porous membrane is ideal forchild. Moisture from the outside is not able to penetrate the material, and the pairs of sweat are excreted perfectly through the micro-holes. Minus is the rapid loss of properties. This is not very important for an actively growing child, but it is a negative factor for an adult. The optimum option is a membrane of a combined type. These jackets consist of two layers: outside is a non-film film, from the inside - porous. In such a jacket you will feel very comfortable even in severe frost.
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Secondly, when choosing a membrane jacket,attention to numerical indicators. They determine breathing properties and water resistance. The first indicator shows how quickly membrane tissue removes sweat. The highest figures in this case are 8000 g / m2, medium - 5000 g / m2, base 3000 g / m2. Watertightness is what the pressure of the water column can withstand the fabric used for sewing a jacket. For example, with a figure of 20,000 the membrane product can be used in the most difficult weather conditions (storm, very strong wind and snow). A score of 10000 means that the jacket perfectly saves from heavy rain / snow. At 5000 you will not get wet during light snow and light rain, and 3000 will protect only from cloudy weather and drizzling rain.
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Thirdly, pay attention to the internalside of a membrane jacket. To "smart" tissue work correctly, you will need to dress properly. The first layer should be synthetic or semi-synthetic underwear (tank top, top). The second layer is needed as an insulator capable of removing moisture. Ideal for this purpose fit fleece sweaters. Only the third layer is the jacket. Some manufacturers save consumers from the need for additional spending, supplying membrane products with a fleece lining.
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Fourthly, just understand for what purposes youneed a membrane jacket. For outdoor activities, choose a product with soft inserts in the area of the elbows, back, neck - this will protect the body from injury. In this case, it is also necessary to "protect against snow": internal protective inserts on the sleeves and around the waist. For a more relaxed pastime, a membrane jacket with a more free cut is suitable, with many pockets and a good hood.
