climaheat technology

ADJUSTABLE HOOD

CLIMAHEAT TM PrimaLoft ® Silver Insulation Down Blend

BREATHABLE AND WATERREPELLENT RIPSTOP OUTER FABRIC 3 POINT ADJUSTABLE HOOD

CLIMAHEAT TM PrimaLoft ® Gold Insulation Down Blend

FORMOTION ® 3-D construction with articulated joints and carefully placed seams for freedom of movement and a comfortable fit

ELASTIC STRETCH PANELS filled with PrimaLoft ® on sides and upper back

TERREX SWIFT CLIMAHEAT FROST JACKET

TERREX CLIMAHEAT ICE JACKET BAFFLE CONSTRUCTION different-sized insulation chambers cover seams and trap heat through overlap

OUTPERFORM COLD When the cold bares its frosty teeth, outdoor enthusiasts have always had to choose between down or synthetic insulation to stay warm. But now, with climaheat TM , we can have the best of both worlds. Featuring the best characteristics of various PrimaLoft ® insulation materials, implemented using innovative finishing processes, climaheat TM is an ingenious blend that produces top performance and finally keeps the sharp teeth of cold away.

Outdoor enthusiasts have always had to make a tough decision when it comes to jackets: down or synthetic? Down is warm, and slightly lighter and more compressible than most synthetic materials, which is why it was the feather of choice for mountain activities in dry, cold climates. Down, however, has one major disadvantage: when wet, it forms clumps and loses its thermal properties. Synthetic PrimaLoft ® insulation is also warm, and it has a major advantage over down because when it gets wet it retains its insulating properties. So there are the down hardliners on one side, and the synthetic crowd on the other, always discussing the same “what ifs”: What happens if it rains? What happens if it’s freezing cold? What happens if you’re sweating buckets? What happens if you’re on the move for several days? What if you only want to take one jacket with you? As is so often the case, the best solutions are the most obvious. Why bother tossing around a million “what ifs” and “either/ors” when you could simply have both? When you combine down with synthetic insulation you get an intelligent, complementary mix that boasts the best of both worlds. Welcome to a refreshing concept in the world of thermal insulation. Welcome to the world of climaheat TM .

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MIX So, how does it work? Premium quality down from socially-responsible sources is finished using a patented fluorocarbon-free process and then bonded homogeneously with ultra-fine PrimaLoft ® fibres. Thanks to this process the down remains permanently water-repellent so that it does not lose its natural loft, even when wet. Loft is insulation, and insulation is warmth. Tests using PrimaLoft ® demonstrate that this blend dries four times faster than untreated feathers. Further, this intelligent hybrid stands up to both a washing machine and dryer, unlike normal down products, with no successive adhesion of the individual feathers. Loft is maintained through multiple washing and drying cycles. Consequently, both down and PrimaLoft ® perform their best in this mix of materials to produce a combination of durability, water resistance, excellent loft, low weight, maximum thermal performance, easy compressibility and high breathability. The finished product is called PrimaLoft ® Performance Down Blend technology and from 2015 will carry the bluesign ® certificate, one of the most stringent environmental seals of quality in the whole outdoor industry.

OUTPERFORM COLD

TERREX CONRAX CLIMAHEAT

TERREX FASTSHELL CLIMAHEAT

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FINISHING There are two versions of PrimaLoft ® Performance Down Blend used in climaheat TM textile products. PrimaLoft ® Gold Down Blend consists of 30% PrimaLoft ® microfibre and 70% goose down. That adds up to a total loft of 750 Cuin at the upper end of the thermal performance scale. The material maintains up to 95% of this performance level even when wet. By comparison, conventional down can lose up to two-thirds of its thermal properties when wet. PrimaLoft ® Silver Down Blend consists of 40% PrimaLoft ® and 60% duck down, producing a loft of 650 Cuin. Simply put, this provides very good insulation at an ideal volumeto-weight ratio. However, the best material demands the best implementation to gain the most from its best properties. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, as they say. That is the principal idea behind adidas climaheat TM : to remove the weak links. Normally, the classic method of using down ran into problems at the baffles –the points where the fabric was stitched and reinforced. Why? Because heat could still escape through the seams. But that is not the case with the Terrex Climaheat Ice Jacket. Different sizes of down chambers are sewn in overlapping patterns to guarantee all-round insulation, eliminating weak points. adidas lab tests with infrared cameras proved that this system provides significantly higher levels of insulation. Consequently, the Ice Jacket is in a class of its own where temperatures dip well below the comfort zone and maximum performance is needed. Even during dynamic activities the clothing responds to every move, with additional stretch panels featuring PrimaLoft ® in movementintensive areas such as the sides and upper back. This design guarantees optimum fit without loss of warmth. Thanks to PrimaLoft ® Gold Down Blend hybrid insulation, the Ice Jacket is ideal when high-perspiration activities meet ice-cold conditions. The Terrex Swift Climaheat Frost Jacket, on the other hand, is a highly functional all-rounder with a wide range of applications. The warm core featuring PrimaLoft ® Silver Down Blend is united with a tough, breathable and water-repellent ripstop shell material – more than a match for extreme wind and rain. The insulation performance of the Frost Jacket is high, while its weight is low, and its compressed volume even lower. As a result, it has a place in every winter backpack.

FROM HEAD TO TOE But what about the part of your body that comes in contact with snow and ice the most – your feet? Fortunately, the climaheat TM principle consistently appears in PrimaLoft ® -lined footwear for perfect performance in any conditions to keep feet warm and dry. Both the Terrex Conrax and the ankle-high Terrex Fastshell are geared for winter conditions, whether on a snowshoe hike or the approach to a snow-covered climb. Thanks to its climaproof ® membrane and neoprene closure, the Conrax is 100% waterproof. Featuring a water-repellent membrane and sealed seams, the Terrex Fastshell also keeps water and cold outside. An ADIPRENE ® support in the heel area delivers optimum absorption in extreme terrain. Developed together with Continental, a tyre specialist, the functional rubber sole ensures up to 30% more grip on both wet and dry surfaces. All in all, here are two shoes delivering high thermal performance and perfect control in a wide range of applications. The whole package, from footwear to jacket, ensures comfort, athletic performance and optimum climate management and the best of both worlds. Welcome to a refreshing thermal concept. Welcome to the world of climaheat TM .

TEXT: MIKE MANDL CLIMAHEAT TECHNOLOGY