Sometimes
we buy clothing such as jumpers or jackets that are guaranteed to be
waterproof, but we are disappointed after wearing them and seeing that in a
rainy situation we end up soaking wet. Now, we may sometimes have high
expectations that these clothes will prevent us from getting wet in a
hurricane, but what is certain is that at least some standards must be met for
a jumper to be able to boast of being waterproof or, as it would be better to
call it, water resistant.
How do you know if a product is waterproof?
In general,
there is not a unified standard in the industry that determines when an item is
waterproof or not. What does exist are certain indicators that test the quality
of the clothing and finally whether or not it is waterproof
One of the
tests to which the clothing is put through is the ISO 811: 1981 standard
(Textile fabrics -- Determination of resistance to water penetration --
Hydrostatic pressure test). This determines how the test should be carried out
in the laboratory to identify whether there is a sufficient degree of water
resistance.
Technology: the word that sums it all up
To achieve
a waterproof item it is not enough to choose a material and make it, create a
design and put it on the market, for a jumper or jacket to be waterproof you
must first study its behaviour under certain circumstances, rethink them, add,
remove or mix materials and when you finally have the wished result proceed
with the creation of the clothing.
A
waterproof jumper is accomplished with fabrics that are innovated in the
textile market and the perfect combination of these, for example: the Krono
Polo Waterproof jumper is woven with a polyamide base, which is a polymer
obtained naturally, since it is present in wool and silk, it has great capacity to stretch, as well as
retaining heat and absorbing moisture; polyester is also used, one of the most
widely used materials, but if a high quality one is obtained, it provides great
resistance and can withstand a lot of wear and tear; polyurethane is highly
flexible and comfortable and, finally, lycra makes it breathable and perfect
for accompanying you when doing sport.
The combinations
of these fabrics make our Krono jumper not only waterproof, but also a durable,
breathable and versatile item. You can wear it for polo or golf, but also for a
day at home or out and about.
At Krono Polo we are working on a perfect waterproof item, in line with our motto of innovating the market, offering high-quality articles and always being contemporary and youthful; we look for items that are perfect to wear with a jeans and going for a walk; with your polo practice trousers or with your trunks in the gym, the result will always be the same: comfort and style. By 2021 we expect the launch of our new items, which will be on the look out to give a new style of the waterproof jumpers and jackets, we recognize that there are many jumpers, but only very few are waterproof.
This Krono Polo hoodie is now available for pre-sale by entering www.kronopolo.com we expect it to be successful not only in the UK but also in the rest of Europe, be exclusive and order yours now.
Written by: Santiago B. Posada
Translated
by: Mayra Alejandra V. Ramos