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Glossary: D

Desertweave - Lowe Alpine

Desertweave fabric has been developed in conjunction with our team of mountain athletes and features an extremely durable nylon woven outer face, a wicking soft-brushed inner and built-in stretch for exceptional comfort whilst your out enjoying the great outdoors. This lightweight soft-shell fabric is wind and water resistant, durable and very breathable. Created exclusively for Lowe Alpine, Desertweave fabrics are perfect for backpackers, trekkers and adventure travellers who need protection against wear, tear and weather anywhere in the world.

Features:

Exclusive to Lowe Alpine
Durable and light in weight
Packable and compressible, but crease resistant and non-iron.
UPF sun-protection rated
Ultra quick-drying

: An ultra lightweight, high density nylon woven fabric with a single diagonal weave resulting in excellent wear resistance - used in a variety of outdoor gear especially rucsacks.
: A double storm flap, secured by snap studs and hook/loop, shields zips from wind and rain. The zip is two-way, so you can open the jacket progressively from top or bottom to aid ventilation where you want it.
: Comfortable and fast drying lining to protect waterproof membrane
: Dry Zone's garment technology maps and identifies areas vulnerable to moisture build-up from high-activity outdoor sports and helps the moisture escape more efficiently, increasing comfort. The fabric has a more open knit that allows fabric to escape faster, improving comfort. Dry Zone has also been designed to seamlessly accommodate the different needs of men and women too across a range of different Lowe Alpine products.
: 700 denier texturised nylon face fabric, and used in daysacs and rucsacks.
: DuPont's special 1000 denier texturised nylon fabric. Identical to Ardura 1000 but with a softer feel. Used in the Berghaus Mule bag range.
: Dupont Thermolite is a Polyester glove insulation with maximum warmth for minimum bulk - providing a versatile and nimble glove for fiddly jobs on your walk.
: Dupont Thermolite Active is a high performance Thermolite insulation with improved moisture resistance and quick dry time. Made from 80% pre-consumer recycled polyester.
: Dupont Thermolite Base is a durable, fast wicking, next to skin base layer glove fabric - removing moisture from your hands and keeping you comfortable when in the great outdoors.
: Durable Water Repellent finishes are coatings applied to fabrics in order to make them water-resistant by causing water to bead up and roll off fabrics, rather than soaking into them. Durable water repellents are often used in conjunction with breathable waterproof clothing such as Gore-Tex to prevent the outer layer of a breathable laminated waterproof from becoming saturated with water. Maintaining the Durable Water Repellency is critical to maintaining the breathable nature of breathable waterproof outerwear.