Just like that, no waterproof garments breathe in wet or old conditions, no matter what marketing hype may tell you. Breathability claims can be made, but with the international test standards being set in dry conditions at 21°C and above, the results are far removed from the conditions in which we expect our products to perform. The outer consists of a pique weave with a durable water resistant treatment laminated onto a waterproof hydrophilic membrane. Every day, millions of people are exposed to insects that can carry malaria, Dengue fever, trypanosomiasis, fi lariasis, leishmaniasis, and other dangerous diseases. Similar to the structure of down with incredible softness, Primaloft is highly compressible and easy to stuff.

Its specially structured star yarn rapidly removes moisture away from the body, dispersing it over a large area for fast evaporation into the outside atmosphere, keeping you drier for longer.

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It’s this dedication that has led to us supplying a range of Emergency Services over the years, from Police to Military, Fire Services to Mountain Rescue Teams. A Good Influence Cuff adjusters are classic Velcro tabs and work fine. We found the sleeves tended to pull up though - Photo: Lukasz Warzecha (lwimages.co.uk)

Because its individual fibres are water repellent, Primaloft retains much of its ability to keep you warm, even when moisture has soaked through. The cut is traditional, super roomy and with a sort of bat-wing sleeve arrangement that doesn't stop the cuffs pulling up as soon as you reach forward or up - Photo: Lukasz Warzecha (lwimages.co.uk)

AirXtream has a high percentage of stretch for added comfort while still retaining its durability. Its weatherproofing means it can be used for longer on its own when the weather turns bad and acts as the perfect mid layer in colder conditions, reducing bulk while still helping to retain insulation.

SDP was originally developed for use in Military applications, and has gone on to be used by Tactical Forces, Mountain Rescue and Emergency Services requiring performance clothing that works as hard as they do. The active ingredient in Insect Shield, permethrin, is so tightly bonded to the fabric fibers that it retains effective repellency through the expected life of the product. The latter make the vents slightly awkward to use compared to a simple water-resistant zip version and create noticeable extra bulk under the bat-wing upper arms. Our links within the industry have meant that Keela has been able to remain competitive, designing innovative garments using high-quality materials. In an era of third-party manufacturing, we also aim to provide our garments in an ethical and sustainable manner; as one of the few true manufacturers left in the outdoors world. Working to ExtremesPrimaloft Gold Active is designed to regulate your comfort level during intense activity, while offering performance without compromise in a wide range of conditions. Think about your car windscreen on a cold day… fogging up due to the temperature difference between the inside and the outside here force ventilation is needed to clear the moisture. A combination of materials brought together in one performance system. The outer woven stretch component is treated with a highly durable water repellent finish and then bonded to a hydrophilic membrane. Ventile® is not coated or laminated yet the combination of the dense weave and the swelling properties of the fibres when wet provide excellent weatherproofing. Constructed from our ADS star yarn fabric with an added layer of thin fleece on the inside, ADS Thermal is excellent at heat generation without the bulk of a fleece yet is highly breathable.