106 KAIMANAWA STREET
PO BOX 5377
PALMERSTON NORTH
NEW ZEALAND
PH: (06) 350 2440
FX: (06) 350 2441
http://www.showerspass.com/
The Tech Specs
Waterproofing: The industry standard for waterproof testing is the water column test. This test measures the millimetres of water that can be held by the fabric without leaking, over a 24 hour period. The minimum requirement for a fabric to be considered "waterproof" is 1000mm. All Showers Pass clothing far exceeds this standard!
Breathability: MVTR (Moisture Vapour Transfer Rate) is measured in a chamber, divided vertically by the fabric being tested. A dry atmosphere is in one chamber, and a moist atmosphere is in the other. A 24-hour test is run to see how much moisture passes through the fabric from the 'wet' chamber to the 'dry' chamber.
Weight: Not dissimilar to bicycle weight or bike component weights, the overall light weight of cycling gear is a highly desirable, and in some cases vitally important, feature for most cyclists.
This is how the Showers Pass products stack up:
Water Coloumn Test Result (mm) |
Moisture Vapour Transfer Rate (g/m2/24hours) |
Weight (grams) |
|
Club Convertible Pants |
10,000 |
10,000 |
510 |
Club Pro Jacket |
10,000 |
10,000 |
425 |
Elite 2.0 Jacket |
30,000 |
22,000 |
425 |
Double Century Jacket |
20,000 |
8,000 |
260 |
Pro-Tech Jacket |
10,000 |
8,000 |
170 |
Touring Jacket |
20,000 |
8,000 |
540 |
