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What does the the 5K waterpooof rating mean? Other jackets are...
By susan.baxl2026338
Ranked #1184 - Women's Rain Jackets
November 30, 2009
What does the the 5K waterpooof rating mean? Other jackets are "guaranteed" or only 1K.
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By Ian McCalder
Ranked #946 - Women's Rain Jackets
November 30, 2009
Hi Susan. Any time you see a "(number)K" rating for waterproofing it refers to the water column test. This fabric is rated to stop a 5000 mm water column over a 24 hour period of time. Any more than that and the fabric starts to leak. I highly suspect you've seen ratings of "10K" not "1K" as the latter seems ridiculously low. That just means the fabric will withstand a 10000 mm water column for 24 hours. Most fabric are in the 10-25 K rating. We're starting to see some 30K jackets out there and even the odd 40K, but they are not widespread yet. Gore-Tex does not use this type of testing to "rate" their fabrics so the waterproof rating of a Gore-Tex piece is "guaranteed". That means if it leaks, they will warranty it no questions asked.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] 50D nylon ripstop; [membrane/laminate] solvent-free laminate
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 5000 mm
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 5000 g/m˛
- Fit:
- regular
- Center Back Length:
- (medium) 27.25 in
- Length:
- hip
- Pockets:
- 2 hand
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Venting:
- underarm zip vents
- Hood:
- yes, full-time
- Weight:
- (medium) 12.5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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