Outdoor Research first to use HeiQ’s latest finish
21/09/2021
US brand Outdoor Research has become the first to use HeiQ’s new XReflex Radiant Barrier Technology, for a collection of gloves.
HeiQ XReflex, created by HeiQ’s joint-venture partner Xefco, is a patented radiant barrier technology that uses an ultra-thin reflective surface coating that reflects energetic infrared body heat waves back to the body.The coating is applied to one side of the fabric via a high-tech vapor deposition process that doesn’t compromise the fabric’s air permeability, noise, touch, durable water repellence (DWR) or down proof properties.
Jenny Dashner, Outdoor Research product manager for gloves, said: “The beauty of using it in the Radiant X glove is that we could place a thin, yet warm insulation in it without compromising the dexterity of the glove and mitt.”
Carlo Centonze, CEO of HeiQ, said: “We couldn’t have found a better partner than Outdoor Research as the first company to implement this exceptional insulation for their high-performance gloves. I wish all their mountaineering customers much success as they climb to new heights with warm and comfortable hands.”
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