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I CAN HELP YOU BREATHER FREELY IN EXTREME CONDITIONS.

I let you move from sunshine to showers to snow flurries and back without switching your gear. My encapsulated fibers provide unmatched comfort and performance.
bullet 01 USAGE
Weather Resistant Textiles from Nextec Applications, Inc. are currently used in performance apparel, military, industrial applications, outdoor gear (tents, sleeping bags) and protective products (vehicle covers).
bullet 02 AESTHETIC PROPERTIES
A vailable in a variety of colors, fabrics or custom treatments, Weather Resistant Textiles are lightweight, highly breathable and have a soft shell with superior feel. They provide all-weather comfort and retain body heat in wet weather.
bullet 03 MATERIAL PERFORMANCE
Weather Resistant Textiles offer excellent weather resistance (windproof, water repellent, UV / abrasion resistant, tear strength) without sacrificing comfort or packability (small & light). Tiny “micro holes” let water vapor escape without allowing outside water and wind to penetrate. These fabrics are fast drying and incredibly durable, providing long lasting performance wash-after-wash.
bullet 04 PROCESSING
Weather Resistant Textiles can be made from cotton, synthetic, blended or stretch woven fabrics by encapsulating the fibers with a silicone barrier “inside” the fabric, not just on the surface like conventional methods (laminating, coating, durable water repellents).
bullet 05 SUSTAINABILITY
Weather Resistant Textiles are manufactured without the use of solvents or other substances that are hazardous to the environment or to workplace health and safety. No hazardous wastes are created during textile processing.
bullet 06 COST
Weather Resistant Textiles are high performance fabrics that provide superior benefits versus fabrics treated with conventional methods.

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