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Engineered to be fully waterproof, windproof and breathable.

DRYVENT™

About the technology


Dryvent™ fabrics deliver fully waterproof, windproof and breathable protection.

Constructed with a semipermeable polyurethane coating, the multi-layered fabric allows water vapour to pass through from the inside to the outside.

The outer face of Dryvent™ fabric is treated with a durable water-repellent finish that helps form droplets and repel water from the surface.

Dryvent Benefits

Waterproof

Waterproof

Breathable

Breathable

Windproof

Windproof

Fully seam-sealed technology

Fully seam-sealed technology.

All Dryvent™ products are fully seam sealed for breathable, waterproof and windproof coverage.

Various weights, textures and characteristics provide maximum protection, performance and comfort.

multiple layers

Outer shell layer

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How to layer

Dryvent™ products are used as waterproof, breathable and windproof outer shell layers, worn over insulation or base layers to protect you in wet and windy weather.

Discover our Dryvent™ products

Dryvent™ fabrics are engineered in various weights, textures and performance characteristics to provide maximum protection, performance and comfort.

Dryvent 2L

DRYVENT™ 2L

DryVent™ 2 layer construction is the most versatile and is usually lined with a secondary fabric (insulation or net) for extra comfort and increased warmth for everyday exploration.

Dryvent 2.5L

Dryvent™ 2.5L

DryVent™ fabrics using a 2.5 layer construction is designed for highly active, fast and light pursuits. The inner layer provides comfort and enables quick moisture transfer to the outside.

DRYVENT 3L

DRYVENT™ 3L

DryVent™ fabrics using a 3 layer construction is reserved for our most technical for high-performance styles. This fabric is exceptionally durable and breathable and used for longer durations in severe conditions.

Technology Hub

Futurelight

Waterproof/Breathable - Designed to protect, built to breathe.

Our most advanced breathable-waterproof outerwear technology.

Gore-tex

Waterproof/Breathable - Guaranteed to keep you dry™.

Exceptionally durable waterproof-breathable protection.

Windwall

Wind resistant protection.

Engineered to reduce the effects of wind chill and retain comfort.

DWR

Waterproof/Breathable - Durable water repellent fabric.

Your water-repellent first layer of defence against moisture.

Lightrange

Our lightest sun protection ever.

More Breathable. More Protection. More Nature.

Down fill

Responsibly-sourced down insulation.

Delivering the best warmth-to-weight ratio in nature.

Cloudown

The pinnacle of warmth.

Advanced thermal insulation performance in extreme conditions.

5050 Insulation

Innovative construction, enhanced warmth.

Our natural and synthetic temperature-regulating insulation technology.

Heatseeker ECO

Recycled, synthetic insulation.

Synthetic insulation for durable, lightweight and compressible warmth.

FutureFleece

Innovative layering.

Revolutionary lightweight heat-trapping technology.

Polartec

Engineered for comfort.

Lightweight, wicking and cooling fabric technology.

DotKnit

Performance-driven insulation.

Your first level of protection against the cold.

Flashdry

Quick drying performance.

Engineered to eliminate moisture to keep you dry and comfortable.

Innovation at any pace.

Optimised stability. Enhanced cushioning. VECTIV™ technology. For speed and comfort on every trail.

Mountaineering Footwear

The next step in mountaineering.

Discover a new and complete footwear range designed for faster, lighter, more technical ascents, in unpredictable conditions.