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MX
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A superfine mini-ripstop nylon with excellent tear strength, MX is the pick of the latest generation of superfine downproof materials and replaces Quantum as PHD’s lightest fabric.
From Spring 2007 MX will be the standard inner fabric for our Minimus and Minim ranges, and when chosen as an optional outer it takes our ultralight gear as far as it will go. We have tested even lighter fabrics, but they have all had significant drawbacks, while our confidence in MX is based on nearly a year of extensive use.So sure are we of its performance that we will be using it as the standard inner not only on the new Hispar sleeping bags and jacket, but also on our Xero expedition clothing, reducing weight and bulk.
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| Drishell |
Ripstop nylon with an ultralight coating: achieves total windblock, along with high breathability and effective water resistance. Superbly efficient for a very light overall fabric weight. |
| M1 Microfibre |
Superfine silky microfibre. The close weave produces a tight solid fabric, but so light that it reduces weight and allows maximum loft. |
| Tempest |
A technically advanced waterproof breathable material. 100% Nylon. Good abrasion and tear resistance, yet high flexibility for such a tough material. |
| P11 |
A tough proofed nylon, abrasion resistant and breathable. The reinforcement for high wear areas on Drishell clothing. |
| Taiga Fleece |
This warp-knit fleece is primarily for real activity use rather than the street scene, although its comfort and lightness give little indication of its robust performance. It will resist abrasion and cut the wind far better than normal weft-knit fleeces, shrug off a shower and dry very quickly after a soaking. If work or play takes you out into the elements, take Taiga fleece - you'll notice the difference. |
| 700 Down |
Superb European goose down, lively and well processed. Fillpower average about 700 cu.in. Used in our Baltoro Sleeping Bags and most of our down clothing, where the extra fractions of fillpower are not so critical. |
| 800 Down |
European goose down of rare quality. A truly excellent down with large clusters, consistent quality and lively long-term performance. The fillpower average is about 800 and the down has demonstrated remarkable performance in actual use. This is the filling for the Minimus clothing and for the Diamir, Minim, Xero and Delta sleeping bags. |
| 900 Down |
A goose down of unique quality with exceptionally large lively clusters. Tested in 2007, then introduced in 2008 in a limited range of items. There will be more 900 products in the future, but it will take us a little time to evaluate the full possibilities of this resource. |
| Thinsulate |
Thinsulate is a synthetic wadding specifically made for outdoor clothing and gives excellent warmth/weight performance. Thinsulate is a blend of microfibres (for warmth) and thicker fibres (for resilience), thermally bonded together to avoid the use of heavy and inefficient chemical glues. Warm, soft and compressible it has all the chief virtues of a filling to a high degree. The long-term resilience and warmth/weight performance of any synthetic are no match for down. But when you and your kit are likely to get wet as well as cold, Thinsulate has a lot to offer. |
