1. Types of fabrics and material characteristics of mountaineering clothing
There are certain risks in outdoor sports, so it is necessary to wear special outdoor clothing, such as mountaineering sports, to wear mountaineering clothing , Mountaineering suits are designed for mountaineering. The fabrics used have good windproof, breathable, sweat-wicking and other properties. Common types of mountaineering suits are:
1. Active
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This is a chemical material produced by Gore that is both windproof, breathable, and a little water-proof. It is a film that is usually laminated with other nylon materials.
2. CoolMax
This is a polyester fiber from DuPont. It has strong perspiration properties, keeps your body dry, and is comfortable to wear, making it an ideal material for underwear and sock liners.
3, Cordura
This is also a high-strength nylon from DuPont, suitable for making mountaineering backpacks, many mountaineering suits and fleece jackets They are also reinforced with Cordura on the shoulders and elbows where they are prone to wear.
4. Conduit
This is a rain-proof, wind-proof and breathable material developed by Mountain Hardware, known as a living desiccant. The nemesis of nature’s wind, rain and snow.
5, Down
Down is warm and extremely light, and can be compressed to a small size without taking up much space. Down jackets and down sleeping bags
are essential in alpine regions.
6. DryLoft
This is an extremely light waterproof material introduced by Gore, mainly used for sleeping bag jackets. It is combined with down to make sleeping bags that are light, warm and waterproof. In recent years, this material has also been used to make mountaineering clothes, and mountaineering enthusiasts are particularly fond of it.
7. Gore-Tex
This is a product of Gore Company, which is a porous film, which needs to be laminated inside a layer of nylon material It can be used to make clothing fabrics, because its pores are smaller than water molecules and larger than gas, so theoretically it can be waterproof and breathable.
8. Omni-Dry
Columbia’s own moisture-absorbing and quick-drying material, this fabric can not only absorb moisture quickly, but also It can effectively bring moisture to the outside of the fabric to evaporate, which is suitable for participating in various outdoor activities.
9, Omni-Stop
Omni-Stop Fleece is another characteristic product of Columbia company, it uses waterproof, windproof, breathable Omni-Tech is extruded with warm MTR fleece, resulting in a windproof, warm, breathable garment perfect for cold conditions.
10, Omni-Tech
Omni-Tech is a Columbia patent, it is waterproof, windproof and breathable like Gore-Tex material function. The surface of the fabric is coated with a waterproof coating, so that rainwater cannot penetrate, and a breathable membrane is pressed on the bottom layer of the fabric to help expel sweat.
11. Outlast
Outlast, a material that can be called a human thermoregulator, absorbs, stores and releases body heat, allowing us to The body can maintain a normal body temperature even in extreme weather. Often used as a material for underwear and socks.
12, Polartec
This is a material introduced by Malden Mills in the United States. It is a fleece product and is lighter than an ordinary fleece sweater. , soft, warm, and lint-free. Not only does it dry faster, but it also stretches well.
13, Ripstop
Its toughness is stronger than that of general nylon, and better jackets use Ripstop as the outer fabric.
14, SympaTex
SympaTex is a patent of VAUDE company, it has the same waterproof, windproof and breathable function as Gore-Tex material. Commonly used in jackets and pants.
15, TexApore
This is a waterproof, windproof and breathable material developed by Jack Wolf Skin Company.
16, Windbloc
This is a windproof material from Malden Mills, a film, fleece made of Windbloc is very warm and very Windproof. It can be waterproof to some water, but is generally breathable and can be worn as a jacket.
Second, what are the requirements for the performance of mountaineering clothing fabrics
In order to meet the needs of mountaineering, there are also certain performance standards for mountaineering clothing fabrics. A good climbing suit fabric should meet:
1. Waterproof: Mountaineering may encounter bad weather, and in order to keep the body dry, it is necessary to separate the body from the waterproof outer layer and keep it away from moisture.
2. Breathable: Mountaineering is a physically demanding sport, and you will sweat a lot during the mountaineering process. Therefore, you should choose fabrics with good breathability and quick-drying for mountaineering clothes.
3. Wear resistance: For outdoor mountaineering, the wear resistance, tensile and tear resistance of mountaineering clothing fabrics are required to be high.
4. Warmth: Outdoor mountaineering is windy, especially in the process of climbing, the higher the climb, the colder it becomes. Therefore, the design of mountaineering clothes should have good heat preservation.
5. Lightweight: Although bulky mountaineering suits have better protection performance, they also bring more pressure to climbers, so the fabrics of mountaineering suits are developing towards lightweight.