Page 38 of Fall 2006 by Arcteryx

technical details i ns u l at i o n fleece f lat lo ck seams polartec® fleece lami nat e d chin guard fleece lami nat i o n stretch enhancement silver ion tr eatment superfine merino wo o l introduced 1998 introduced 1998 introduced 1999 introduced 2000 introduced 2001 introduced 2002 introduced 2002 delta sv ar jackets maverick ar jacket apache ar zip delta ar lt zips delta jersey rho ar top bottom rho lt zip bottom rho ltw zip bottom delta sv ar jackets maverick ar jacket apache ar zip delta ar lt zips delta jersey rho top bottom delta sv ar jackets maverick ar jacket most arc teryx insulation rho ar top bottom rho lt zip bottom rho ltw zip bottom rho lt zip bottom rho ltw zip bottom emissary raglan s/s shirt 75 combining a high warmth-toweight ratio with efficient wicking properties the polartec® family of textiles delivers performance and comfort 100 polyester fabrics quickly draw moisture away from the skin and encourage evaporation while trapping body heat in air pockets created by the textile s loft polartec® thermal pro high loft provides 20 more warmth and 40 more compressibility than standard fleece perfect for layering these fabrics improve personal comfort in cold conditions protecting the face from abrasion and the cold touch of zipper tops these laminated guards feature a soft inner fleece for next-tothe-skin comfort and a supple structural body that stays in place to eliminate zipper snags improving the performance characteristics of our garments we pioneered laminated construction technology to bond our pockets zippers collars hems and cuffs directly to the fleece the reduction of sewing produces technically advanced outerwear that is more supple and durable with a streamlined finish designed for active backcountry use our rho base layers have built-in stretch for uninhibited range of motion the interwoven fibres stretch with movement and retain the formfitting shape of the garment keeping the fabric close to the body improves wicking and moisture management properties and reduces bulk when layering this fabric treatment imbeds silver ion particles into synthetic fibres these particles create an anti-microbial environment by prohibiting bacteria s ability to respire metabolize and reproduce used in our synthetic base layers this treatment does not interfere with wicking or insulative properties but reduces backcountry stench considerably a mere 18.5 microns in diameter superfine merino wool fibres are extremely supple and offer a soft itchless hand this ingenious natural fibre has a hydrophilic water holding core and hydrophobic water repelling exterior that promotes wicking and evaporation while maintaining warmth even when saturated its natural odour resistance and high tensile strength is perfect for lightweight base layers our solution to forming a comfortable layering system lies in the small details we incorporate into our insulation pieces starting with a diverse selection of technical synthetic and natural fabrics we use a combination of sewn and lamination construction techniques to create comfortable high performing layering pieces that work synergistically our fleece garments are triplestitched using a flatlock stitch that increases strength and durability the seam lies flat to reduce wear and excess bulk adds mobility and creates a comfortable non-chafing finish.

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