One of the main materials that Apolo uses in the production of clothing are membrane fabrics. They provide reliable protection from the harmful effects of environmental factors (moisture, cold, wind).
What are the quality indicators that you should monitor for brands that offer such clothes, we will consider in this article.
Quality Indicators
Membrane fabrics are distinguished by the following quality indicators:
- Vapor resistance for water vapor, Ret - This is the so-called "breathability" or the ability of the fabric to allow moisture and sweat, which appeared as a result of movements, to pass through the fabric in the form of water vapor. It is evaluated on a Ret scale, where the lower the values, the better the "breathability" of the material. Apolo inserts are tested in accredited laboratories. The results show values from 2.99 to 3.61 m²Pa/W. – are distinguished by an extremely high degree of breathability.
- Resistance to water penetration - The most common requirement for this indicator in membrane fabrics is a minimum of 5,000 mm H20 , after 10 washing cycles at 40 degrees. . The membrane fabrics used by Apolo reach results up to 15300 mm H20. The higher the values obtained as a result of the fabric water resistance tests, the more fully they protect the body from getting wet.
- Seam Water Penetration Resistance – The taped seams of the garments we manufacture are tested in accredited laboratories. They reach indicators of 10,480 mm H20 after 10 washing cycles at 40 degrees.
The higher values of the results indicate that the seams of Apolo-produced garments are well taped. They also provide additional protection against water penetration through small openings. They are obtained as a result of the passage of sewing needles during the sewing of clothes.