I. Is the cycling clothing waterproof?
When riding, sometimes it is in the rain, so the waterproof performance of the cycling clothing is one of the concerns that everyone is more concerned about. factor, so is the waterproof effect of cycling clothes good?
Whether the cycling clothing on the market is generally waterproof depends on its fabric. Most cycling clothing has a certain waterproof performance, but its waterproof performance is limited, and some are not even truly waterproof, while It is ‘splash-proof’, so everyone should pay attention to screening when choosing.
Second, how to identify waterproof cycling clothing
Waterproof cycling clothing is a cycling clothing with certain waterproof performance, generally required to reach the index of waterproof 3000mm It can be regarded as waterproof cycling clothing. When buying, in order to avoid buying fake waterproof cycling clothing, you can use the following two methods to identify:
1. If you want to know how many indicators are achieved, Whether it is to prevent heavy rain or rainstorm, you can use a professional water pressure test instrument to test, but many friends do not have this condition.
2. Without affecting the secondary sales, after getting the clothes, lay the clothes flat, grab the surrounding area, and pocket them, so that the whole clothes look like they can fit in a pocket. Basin of water, then pour water from the outer side, hold for 10 minutes, and see if the water penetrates into the innermost liner, or if water seeps out from the middle of the clothes. Only if there is no penetration, the basic waterproof function has been achieved.
Three. How to choose the waterproof index of cycling clothing
A cycling clothing with good rainproof function is a must-have for outdoor sports enthusiasts. When buying waterproof cycling clothing, you often see It is marked with rainproof and water pressure resistance of 6000mmh2O or 10000mmh2O. The 6000 and 10000 here refer to the millimeter water column pressure. When the 10000mm high water column is pressed on the fabric, the water seeping out from the fabric within 24 hours does not exceed 3 drops, then We think that the waterproof index of this jersey is 10000mm.
Generally speaking, considering the waterproof needs of cycling clothing, if it is only used for urban travel and daily outdoor wear, cycling clothing with a waterproof index of 6000mm is enough to handle it. However, if you need to go to a more difficult environment, it is best to choose a cycling jersey with a waterproof index of more than 10000mm.