Comments on: Ground Wear Raises the Bar by Utilizing eVENT Fabrics http://www.feedthehabit.com/news/ground-wear-raises-the-bar-by-utilizing-event-fabrics/ Mountain Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Gear Reviews Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:02:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/news/ground-wear-raises-the-bar-by-utilizing-event-fabrics/#comment-1276 Jason Mitchell Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:23:46 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/news/468/#comment-1276 Just a quick update here. eVent Fabrics have really taken off in recent years, but they are still facing challenges of reaching consumers because many top-notch manufacturers are tied at the hip with W.L. Gore. It's hard to break those contracts, but at some point consumers need to demand better technology in waterproof/breathable outerwear. We have tested GoreTex XCR and Pro Shell next to eVent and it's not even close. eVent jackets typically are built without pit zips because you don't need them. When you get to the top of the skintrack in an eVent jacket, you have no perspiration buildup inside the shell. Whereas with GoreTex, you've got all kinds of buildup. The stuff just plain works! In a recent news release at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008, REI announced that they will be utilizing eVent Fabrics for a new line of technical outerwear for Fall 2008. Look for more information and hopefully a product review shortly! Just a quick update here. eVent Fabrics have really taken off in recent years, but they are still facing challenges of reaching consumers because many top-notch manufacturers are tied at the hip with W.L. Gore. It’s hard to break those contracts, but at some point consumers need to demand better technology in waterproof/breathable outerwear.

We have tested GoreTex XCR and Pro Shell next to eVent and it’s not even close. eVent jackets typically are built without pit zips because you don’t need them. When you get to the top of the skintrack in an eVent jacket, you have no perspiration buildup inside the shell. Whereas with GoreTex, you’ve got all kinds of buildup. The stuff just plain works!

In a recent news release at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008, REI announced that they will be utilizing eVent Fabrics for a new line of technical outerwear for Fall 2008. Look for more information and hopefully a product review shortly!

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