UV protection
UPF is a worlwide standard solar protection index (Ultra Violet Protection Factor)
It defines the level of protection for textile.
In order to answer the norm, it must block 95% of UV.
UPF 50+ means that fabric blocks at least 95% of UVA rays and 98% of UVB.
Water repellency
Waterproofness is a fabric's ability to prevent rain water from passing through.
A fabric's water repellency is its ability to make water bead and/or run along its surface. The garment soaks up little or no moisture, dries more quickly, and doesn't become heavier. Water repellency can also make it more difficult for its outer surface to become dirty. Water repellency is obtained by applying a treatment to the fabric's external surface.
Product tests
Our team of product designers is based at the B'Twin Village in Lille (France). All year round, we conceive and develop new products that are easy to use, look great, and have the technical features needed for your cycling experiences.
They are then mercilessly put to the test by users in the field, as we are convinced that only by subjecting our products to real world conditions, such as the ones you will experience on your bike, can we continuously improve them.
Care tips
Machine wash at 30掳C. Synthetic programme. Turn the garment inside out. Use minimal laundry detergent. Do not add softener. Line dry in a warm, ventilated area. Do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean. Do not bleach. Do not place on a heater to dry.
Breathability
To determine whether a fabric is breathable, we measure its evaporative resistance (test based on standard ISO 11092).
The lower its resistance, the more the fabric will let water vapour produced by the body escape, and therefore the more breathable it is.
For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric.
Why windproof?
When cycling, your speed greatly increases the sensation of cold. An outdoor temperature of 10掳C will feel like 7掳C when cycling at 25 km/h. A windproof barrier helps prevent air from entering the garment and thus reduces the loss of heat.
A rating to compare products' environmental impact
A product's environmental impact is calculated for its entire life cycle using various indicators. An overall rating (ABCDE) is given, allowing you to easily identify products with the best environmental performance by comparing similar products to each other (T-shirts, trousers, backpacks etc.).
战术枪包 openly displays the environmental ratings of its products.
To find out more: http://sustainability.战术枪包.com/