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thinsulate again?
THINSULATE MAKING A COME BACKThis product was first introduced to the skiwear industry manufacturers in 1979. The following is the published explanation in Wikipedia. Thinsulate fibers are about 15 micrometres (0.00059 in) in diameter which is thinner than the polyester fibers normally used in insulation for clothing such as gloves or winter jackets. Advertising material suggests that Thinsulate is more effective due [...]
to think or not to think, mans mind is his only tool for survival
THINKINGAll thinking is a process of identification and integration. Man perceives a blob of color, by integrating the evidence of his sight and his touch, he learns to identify it as a solid object; he learns to identify the object as a table; he learns that the table is made of wood; he learns that the wood consist as [...]
thank you boot makers
GRATUTDE FOR THE BOOT INDUSTRYI have for a number of years presented to the consuming public factual information demonstrating there are boots for all purposes that have goretex and thinsulate in them that do not perform as advertised. The fact that this information has been published, for one and all to read, has not changed the minds of boot [...]
bogus baselayers
THE WARMAND FUZZIESBaselayers combine fabrics for improvedperformance and comfort. BY M.T. ELLIOTTSkinny SkivviesIncreasingly, customers are relying on active insulation midlayersto stay warm, and only ask that bases wick moisture and don’t itch.“Our lightweight and midweight baselayers are doing well,” saysRebecca Brooks, manager and buyer at Whittaker Mountaineeringin Ashford, Washington. “Expedition weight came to a grinding haltin the past [...]
the effect of wind chill
WIND CHILLI was just out walking Cookie. We had about 3 inches of snow last night and the temperature is now at a high of 32 degrees, but the wind is blowing off of the mountains to the north at about 15/20 knots. So the wind chill is probably 10 or 14 degrees.I was wearing my Alaska Range [...]
antimocrobial again
ANOTHER HEART WARMING TESTIMONIALIt has been cold in Virginia, sometimes in single digits. I ride a fat tire electric mountain bike to check my trail cameras around the farm. The insulated head cover keeps my head warm. I can wear it with a cap or without. If it gets too warm I wear it with the top pulled [...]
getting rid of moisture and a gift for the other companies who make or want to make insulated products
THE IMPORTANCE OF ALLOWING MOISTURE TO LEAVE YOUR SKIN SURFACE AND NOT RETURN TO IT!!!Hello,I finally got to use the jacket liner and liner socks for more than just idle hunting. Today I wore them on a 12 mile off road fat tire bike ride. The snow was 4-6 inches of fresh power and I had to blaze [...]
the contradiction
CONTRADICTIONSWARM AND WATERPROOFThe only waterproof fleece you’ll need. Improved for the 2017/18 winter season, the Xtreme Series range of highly waterproof and breathable (5,000mm/5,000gsm) fleeces punch well above their weight. Available in various colours and in men and women’s styles. Offered to retail with attractive mark-ups. Become a stockist today. High performance waterproof fleece.Dec 22, 17Comfortable crossover walking bootThe Altitude [...]
comfoters and conspiracies
A CUSTOMER FOLLOW UP ON HIS COMFORTERThe following testimonial was published by the customer on my testimonial section on the web site in the comforter area.“Follow Up on the ComforterHaving used this exceptional warm comforter for 2 wks. now, I must say that I no longer have night sweats because that old down comforter was not releasing any of my body [...]
the loose comfortable fit
LOOSE FITTING CLOTHINGJerry,thanks we got snow today fishnet tops xl that are baggy are to my surprise much warmer than my older ones that are snug, were these developed in the nasa laboratory for the moon walkers ?--------------------------------------------MikeMike is a very long time customer, possibly prior to Grand Junction, and has a multitude of products that I make. [...]