Columbia研發OutDry防潑水技術 | Columbia develops OutDry waterproof technology

Columbia研發OutDry防潑水技術

美國戶外成衣及鞋類專業品牌Columbia Sportswear已開發出一種防雨夾克，於表層具有永久防水性和耐久性的防水膜。

OutDry極緻的雨衣技術，有著“超透氣”效果，防水薄膜上有極細微的孔洞讓濕氣透出，而雨水不易滲入。

內襯裡是排汗纖維，使透氣更進一步有著“貼著肌膚的舒適性”，而不是一個塑料貼著皮膚的感覺。Columbia表示，目前申請的專利技術是“在保持乾爽舒適上，一項巨大的跳躍式進步”。

「將耐磨薄膜置於表層與隨雨水接觸後，外套上”浸潤速度“幾乎沒有像其他人在DWR(耐久防水)消失後，那樣有的風險」，該公司解釋說。「“這是一個持久、永久性的積極消除濕氣和雨水的防水層。你可以想像是下了一場雨”」。

該公司表示，這件夾克開發和測試花了一年半的時間，並於全球147個人進行了測試。

運用該新技術產品將於明(2016)年春季販售，2016早春系列共19種款式可提供選擇，售價從150美元到400美元之間。

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Columbia develops OutDry waterproof technology

US outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear has developed a rainproof jacket that features the waterproof membrane on the outside for permanent water repellency and durability.

The OutDry Extreme rainwear technology, which will be available from next spring, is "ultra-breathable" as a result of microscopic perforations in the membrane that allows moisture to escape while keeping rain at bay.

The interior lining is a 'wicking textile' that enables further breathability and "next-to-skin comfort", rather than a plastic feel next to skin. Columbia says the patent-pending technology is "an enormous jump forward in keeping dry and comfortable".

"By putting an abrasion-resistant membrane on the outside where it's in contact with the rain, there is virtually no risk of the jacket "wetting out" like others do when their DWR (Durable Water Repellent) wears off." the company explained. "This is a durable, permanent waterproof layer that actively repels moisture and rain. Think of it like a forcefield to rain."

The jacket was in development and testing for over a year and a half, and was tested on 147 people globally, the company said.

The range will be available from early spring 2016 in a choice of 19 styles, priced from US$150 to $400.

Original Article: Just-Style