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Breathability ratings for various fabrics
By Benjamin Herndon
Ranked #8 - Men's Softshell Jackets
May 2, 2009
Thought this might help some people. I'm not sure if it is 100 percent spot on. I jacked it from some forum where a bunch of outdoorsy engineer types were discussing breathability. According to wikipedia, CFM means: "Cubic feet per minute and is a unit of measurement of the flow of a gas or liquid that indicates how much volume in cubic feet pass by a stationary point in one minute."
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Gore-Tex Windstopper Softshell and Alchemy Stretch Softshell (91%) nylon and 9% Lycra; [Lining]: Fleece
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water-resistant
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Core Venting:
- No, naturally breathable throughout
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand zip, 1 welded chest, 1 interior zip
- Seam Taped:
- No, welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- No
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- [Lrg] 1lb 6oz. (632g)
- Recommended Use:
- Ice / alpine climbing, backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.


Comments Last Reply: 4 days ago By: Jon Webb
cool chart...
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