Developed by its textile experts using advanced construction techniques, British performance clothing and equipment brand MONTANE has launched its new PETRICHOR TECHNOLOGY™.
It’s a 100% waterproof 3-layer fabric that aims to set the standard for PFAS-free protection for high-output outdoor activities, ‘Combining ultimate breathability with guaranteed shelter’ and is part of the AW24 collection.
The new Cetus Lite and Torren jackets are designed for moving fast and light in the mountains as the new technology provides breathable performance with its 3-layer construction:
- a windproof, non-porous hydrophilic membrane that transports water vapour and moisture away from the body
- a 100% recycled Nylon 21D Ripstop face fabric
- a durable Tricot lining
The result is a fabric that ‘manages the microclimate of the wearer to work harder in extreme conditions while delivering unrestricted freedom of movement.’ Each aspect of PETRICHOR’S lightweight construction has been considered to reduce its environmental impact with the design team selecting recycled materials, a PFAS-free membrane and PFC-free DWR.
Montane’s Marketing Director, Matthew Hickman, said, “Our inspiration for this new technology is rooted in the outdoor spaces where we test our products as well as the commitment that we have to reduce our environmental impact.
“We are inherently connected to life outside and this has even filtered through to the choice of the name ‘Petrichor’ which references the evocative smell that rises from the ground after the first drops of rain fall. At a time of change in the industry, there is a need for a PFAS-free, breathable, lightweight, waterproof fabric. PETRICHOR TECHNOLOGY™ answers this need.”
