When the weather turns nasty with lots of cold wind and maybe some precipitation, most of us immediately reach for the hardshell in our pack. Columbia's new Omni-Wind Block technology enables a softshell to provide the complete windproof properties of a hardshell without compromising on breathability.
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We all know that down becomes virtually useless when wet, but it is hard to find a lighter and warmer insulation out there. That is until now. The North Face believes they have come up with a synthetic insulation, called ThermoBall, that is better than down in almost every way.
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Long before the days of GORE-TEX, eVent, or even Polartec Fleece, the weather resistant fabric du jour was something called 60/40 fabric. In 1968, this special fabric made Sierra Designs famous through the introduction of the original 60/40 mountain parka, planting the company firmly on the outdoor apparel map.
The waterproof breathable membrane war that began last year is finally coming to a head with apparel hitting the market for this fall and upcoming winter season. Three of the highly anticipated new technologies are Polartec NeoShell, Gore-Tex Active Shell, and Dry.Q from Mountain Hardwear. Looking first at NeoShell, below you will find a list of jackets featuring this waterproof and air permeable membrane, enabling you to test out the technology for yourself on the trails, slopes, or vertical ice this season.
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By Don Jurries
Reducing cellulite and enhancing skin health were never part of the traditionally recognized benefits of compression wear. Until now. UK-based Proskins has taken compression wear to a new level by applying micro-encapsulation techniques to the Proskins Slim range that aim to reduce cellulite, burn fat and enhance skin health.
