3-layer clothing system 
To get the most out of sailing, even in difficult conditions, the most important thing is to stay dry. You need clothes that will keep the humidity that causes you to feel cold as far away from your skin as possible whilst at the same time keeping warmth in and protecting you from rain, spray and anything else the sea has to throw at you. That is the aim of our 3-layer clothing system.
To get the most out of sailing, even in difficult conditions, the most important thing is to stay dry. You need clothes that will keep the humidity that causes you to feel cold as far away from your skin as possible whilst at the same time keeping warmth in and protecting you from rain, spray and anything else the sea has to throw at you. That is the aim of our 3-layer clothing system.
ADVICE on how to choose
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SAILING JACKETS / SALOPETTES |
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Protection |
Breathability |
Safety |
Comfort and movement |
| There are several levels of fabric waterproofing, expressed as a column of water in mm (Schmerber or ISO811 Norm). These values are determined in tests during which fabric is subject to increasing water pressure until the water breaks through the fabric. The higher the value in mm, the better the fabric's waterproof quality. Jackets are assembled with sealed seams using strips. The finished product is then tested in a shower, on a mannequin fitted with moisture sensors, which indicate when water seeps in. Very often, jackets are treated with a water repellent siliconebased spray on the outside of the fabric, which means water forms droplets on the surface and slides off without seeping through. This treatment is important. It can be revived by heating the fabric (in a tumble dryer, for instance). | For more comfort, choose a breathable layer  garment, which will complete the moisture transfer process provided by layers  and  .There are two main breathable technologies: micro-pore coating or membrane. Coating consists of applying a treatment to the outside of the jacket fabric to make it waterproof and breathable. Coating is not particularly resistant to wear and may be destroyed by harsh washing detergents. Membrane is a film placed underneath the outside of the fabric, made using material that prevents water from penetrating but allows perspiration water vapour to pass through. The breathability of a coated fabric or membrane is expressed in RET (Thermal Evaporation Resistance / ISO 11092 Norm). This RET measures the energy required to force water vapour through the fabric so the nearer the RET value to zero, the more breathable the garment. RET between 0 and 6 is excellent, 6 to 13 is good, and a value over 13 indicates average breathability. |
At sea, it is important to be seen from a distance. This is why jackets have reflective elements such as seam piping or patches, which are highly visible. | To limit water infiltration, tightening systems are often included at the cuffs, neck and waist, etc. Some garments have fleece lined collars and pockets to keep heat in at the body’s extremities. |
REPELLENCE TEST |
SHOWER TEST |
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