Snickers Workwear ENG 1
Materials Impact force D3O® D3O® smart materials
specialise in impact protection and shock absorption. Its unique patented polymer composites contains a chemically engineered dilatant as an energy absorber. The material’s molecules flow freely in standard conditions, but on impact, they lock together to absorb and disperse energy, before instantly returning to their flexible state. This unique characteristic provides enhanced impact protection, while providing versatile and flexible materials that can be manufactured for a host of impact protective applications. Note: D3O® does not ”go hard”. Snickers Workwear uses different D3O® material grades specially tuned for a wide range of temperatures that offer enhanced cushioning, long-term comfort and superior impact protection on key contact areas. Outer fabric Inner lining Transmitted force Shock absorption Wind/Rain GORE-TEX® Technical garments with GORE-TEX® are extremely durable, waterproof and are guaranteed to keep you dry and comfortable – all day long. The GORE-TEX® membrane has over 1.4 billion pores per square cm and the pores are 20 000 times smaller than a drop of water, but 700 times bigger than a molecule of moisture vapour. This prevents Outer material water from penetrating, while it aids your body’s natural cooling process by allowing perspiration vapour to escape. Special GORE-SEAM® tape ensures that all seams are 100% water proof. GORE-TEX® is a trademark of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Water vapour (sweat) GORE-TEX® membrane Lining 37.5® In fabrics with 37.5® technology, patented natural active particles permanently embedded at the fibre level capture and release moisture vapour. Not only do these active particles provide 800% more surface area to the fibre, they also provide a unique driving force to remove moisture vapour from the skin. By actively responding to body heat, the particles use this energy from the body to accelerate the vapour movement and speed up the conversion of liquid to vapour, significantly increasing drying rates. This means the hotter the user gets, the stronger the driving force removing moisture becomes—and the more comfortable the garment remains. 37.5® is a trademark of Cocona, Inc. Moisture vapour Fabric Microclimate Skin Body heat MATERIAL 187