MATERIAL What counts? The right backpack material! Deuter is known for its durable and reliable backpacks, because we use only high quality fabrics and we know which material to use on which part of the pack to create efficient performance and low weight. Our backpacks feature ripstop, abrasion resistant, colourfast, UV-resistant, quick drying, water resistant, long lasting and lightweight material. The two most important synthetic materials are made of Nylon (Polyamide) and Polyester fibres. High-density Polyamide fabric is extremely abrasion resistant in a thin layer and is more robust than Polyester. It is popular due to its high performance in a lightweight layer. While Polyester doesn't absorb water and doesn’t bleach when exposed to UV rays. Plus the rugged Polyester fabric has a typical soft touch and is lightweight. The fabrics are specified by their thread thickness in denier (den), which is the thread weight specified over a thread length of 9,000 metres. This means that a 9,000 metre long 600 den thread, for example, would weigh 600 grams. To provide high water resistance, Deuter fabrics are coated exclusively with polyurethane (PU) which is abrasion-proof, cold resistant and flexible. YKK® zippers: The best available on the market – these top quality zippers are very robust and reliable. Multi-chamber aluminium stays: Made from top quality AL 2024 T6 aluminium, these load bearing elements in our backpacks are both lightweight and strong. The flat aluminium tube is divided into separate chambers by several inner walls. The effect in cross-section is that of a honeycomb. This strengthens the tube and prevents the stays from breaking. These multi-chamber aluminium stays are used in various widths depending on the backpack model.
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Durable spring steel frame: Spring steel is extraordinarily stable and elastic. It is very durable since it springs back into its original form when twisted or turned. In a lightweight round profile construction it allows a very flexible frame build. In a flat profile, it constructs a frame with an extremely high form stability. We use both for our Aircomfort models to give our patented ventilation mesh panel its stable tension.
POLYESTER BACKPACK Super-Polytex: Made from 600 den Polyester thread and with a thick PU coating, this multi-purpose fabric is robust and lightweight. It is most suitable for backpacks, used in average conditions to keep the weight to a minimum. “Deuter Super-Polytex BS” is produced in accordance to the strict bluesign standard. Same functions and durability qualities as Deuter-Super-Polytex.
Ripstop-Polytex: We use this material in two strengths: the 600D Rip Stop Polyester is the sturdier version of the finer 225D Ripstop Polytex. Both are PU coated with a 2.000mm water column.
3D-AirMesh: A 3 mm thick and therefore three dimensional Polyester mesh. The optimum air permeability and padding effect turns it to the ideal lining fabric for back padding, shoulder straps and hip belts. It offers maximum durability and comfort.
Soft Air Mesh: Lining material used for back padding and shoulder straps. It is breathable and extremely abrasion resistant. At the same time it offers great comfort with a soft touch on the skin, which is especially appreciated by women. We therefore use Soft AirMesh especially for our female specific SL backpack range.
Wide AirMesh: Larger holed skin contact fabric with excellent breathability and lighter weight. 3-5 mm thick, this Polyester fabric combines durability with comfort.
Packing in Camp 4 for the trip in Yosemite Valley; California, USA; Martin Kanzog Martin Kanzog