![]() ![]() Close all zippers and make sure pockets are empty. If your washing machine allows you to specify water temperature, set your machine to 86☏ / 30☌. If your washing machine does not have a COOL setting, use the COLD setting. When washing, use a gentle cycle, with COOL water. We generally recommend that daily commuters wash their jackets once a month or so. ![]() Wash your gear! Dirty zippers are more likely to jam or wear out and sweat and oils from skin, hair and and cause waterproof membranes to deteriorate.Don’t wait for something to go wrong take action! Be Proactive! Proper care helps to prevent untimely wear and preserves performance, but it shouldn’t be expected to reverse damage that has already occurred from heavy use or neglect.If you’re going to be out in nasty weather for extended periods of time, these are the garments for you! Just make sure to seal all your vents, zippers, cuffs and collar before stepping out into a downpour. If all your vents, zippers, cuffs and collar are sealed, these garments should keep the elements out for most rides.ĥ STAR garments will have fabrics rated at least 15,000mm, and have taped or welded seams. Bring on the rain, snow, wind, sleet, hail, drizzle, fog, and mud. These will keep you dry in most conditions, but you might see localized areas of leakage in extended downpours.Ĥ STAR garments will use only fabrics rated 3,000-15,000mm, and have taped or welded seams. Generally designed to be waterproof in the areas where you’re most likely to get hit by raindrops and road spray, but not designed to keep you completely dry in a downpour.ģ STAR garments use only fabrics rated at least 10,000mm, but might not be entirely seam sealed. Great for short rides in light/intermittent precipitation.Ģ STAR garments will use fabrics rated 3,000mm-10,000mm or even higher, but might have strategic panels of non-waterproof fabric, or unsealed seams. For high output activities in varying conditions, this is the way to go! Waterproof Scaleġ STAR garments will at least be treated with a Durable Water Repellant (DWR) finish and/or have a tight weave and design that will provide some water repellency. At least 15,000g/m2/day, wicking linings, and multiple venting options. Venting options like pit or core vents, 2-way front zippers, or open cuffs allow you to adjust airflow.ĥ STAR, Industry leading breathability here. Wicking linings aid in the efficiency of moisture vapor transfer, and provide a drier next-to-skin feel. Most people can stay comfortable in these garments, especially if they take advantage of venting capabilities like pit or core vents, 2-way front zippers, or open cuffs.Ĥ STAR fabrics rate at least 10,000g/m2/day, might have wicking linings, and the garments have multiple venting options. ![]() This provides some moisture vapor transfer, but if you’re riding hard enough to sweat, especially in cold and rainy conditions, you will probably see some condensation on the inside of the garment.ģ STAR fabrics rate at least 10,000g/m2/day, and the garments have some venting capability. ![]() Great for pre-race warm-ups or unexpected cloud bursts, but not recommended for long fast paced rides or warmer conditions.Ģ STAR fabrics rate at least 5,000g/m2/day.
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