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

WINDWALL™

About the technology


WindWall™ fabrics are engineered to greatly reduce the effects of wind chill while providing the flexibility and breathability to stay comfortable without overheating.

The technology uses a unique fabric-bonding process to offer wind protection that helps maintain the body’s micro-climate while shielding the wearer from the elements.

Many wind-blocking garments have a high-wicking internal layer or include a wind-blocking membrane between moisture-transporting layers.

WindWall™ fabric is treated with a durable water-repellent finish that helps form droplets and repel moisture from the surface.
 

Windwall Benefits

Windproof

Windproof

Breathable

Breathable

Packable

Packable

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Reducing the effects of wind chill.

When wind penetrates through your insulation layer, your body temperature drops. WindWall creates a barrier to help retain your next-to-skin warmth.

Various levels of wind protection are measured in CFM (the number of cubic feet of air that can pass through a square foot of fabric in one minute at a pressure equivalent to 30 mph of wind speed). The lower the CFM, the lower the breathability. If a product or fabric achieves a 0 CFM, it is 100% windproof—protecting your body from the elements. 


Multiple layers

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How to layer

WindWall is used as a wind-resistant technology within an outer layer, worn over insulation, fleece or baselayer. Softshell WindWall pants can also be worn directly on the skin or over a base.

Discover our WindWall™ products

Our products come in two different options, including WindWall soft shell and WindWall Shell.

Windwall

WINDWALL

Enhanced with stretch, these versatile wind-resistant products are ideal for a wide range of activities and weather conditions.

WINDWALL SOFT SHELL

WINDWALL SOFT SHELL

Delivering lightweight, wind-resistant protection that packs small for on-the-go versatility.

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Gore-tex

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Exceptionally durable waterproof-breathable protection.

Dryvent

Waterproof/Breathable - Waterproof. Windproof. Breathable.

Seam sealed for maximum protection, performance and comfort.

DWR

Waterproof/Breathable - Durable water repellent fabric.

Your water-repellent first layer of defence against moisture.

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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.

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Quick drying performance.

Engineered to eliminate moisture to keep you dry and comfortable.

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