Waterproof Products

Waterproof garments should never be washed with detergents or conditioners as this can affect the performance of the waterproof and breathable coating / laminate that is applied to the fabric. We would suggest that you was your garments in pure soap or a specialist wash such that can be obtained from all outdoor stores.

Before washing a waterproof garment it is essential to check there is no detergent or conditioner residue in your washing machine and always ensure that you fully read the washing instructions on the garments care label. Once you have completed a wash and spin cycle in your machine allow the garment to drip dry.

With continued use you will notice that your waterproof garments begin to wet out, this is when water droplets no longer bead off the fabric as easily and the fabric begins to absorb the water. This is due to continued use and direct effecting the performance of the waterproof treatment used to coat the fabrics outer, this can however be reactivated by treating the garment with a spray on reproofing agent that can be purchased from all outdoor stores.

Whenever using a specialist wash or proofing agent please carefully read the instructions before use

GORE-TEX® fabric was the first highly durable and windproof, waterproof/breathable
fabric to be introduced to outdoor enthusiasts. Since 1976, continuous improvements have been made to GORE-TEX® fabrics to meet an ever-increasing demand for highly functional and specialised fabrics. GORE-TEX® fabric is recognised as the most durable waterproof/breathable fabric available.

The GORE-TEX® membrane The bicomponent GORE-TEX® membrane consists of a composite of two unique materials with exceptional mechanical and chemical stability. The expanded PTFE (ePTFE) portion of the membrane contains over 1.4 billion microscopic pores per square cm. These pores are much smaller than a droplet of liquid water, but much larger than a vapour molecule. Water in its liquid form cannot penetrate the GORE-TEX® membrane, but as moisture vapour (a gas), it can pass through easily.

Integrated into the ePTFE structure is an oleophobic, or oil-hating, substance which allows moisture vapour to pass through, but is a physical barrier that prevents the penetration of contaminating substances such as oils, cosmetics, insect repellents and food substances, which could otherwise affect waterproof performance. Because the oleophobic substance is totally air-impermeable, the bicomponent membrane is totally windproof.

GORE-TEX® PACLITE® fabric uses a protective layer on the membrane made from an oil-hating substance and carbon. This oil-hating, or oleophobic substance allows water vapour to pass through, but is a physical barrier that prevents contamination from oil cosmetics, insect repellent and food substances, which could otherwise affect the waterproof performance.

Gore's advanced processing techniques used to apply the oleophobic substance and to integrate the carbon allow the membrane to retain adequate durability. No separate lining is required which means that GORE-TEX® PACLITE® clothing is lighter and smaller to pack away than products made of 2-layer or 3-layer laminates.

Men's Clothing

Women's Clothing

Size	UK Size	Chest Centimetres	Chest Inches
XS	8	81	32
S	10	84	34
M	12	91	36
L	14	97	38
XL	16	102	40
XXL	18	106	42

Size	UK Size	Waist Centimetres	Waist Inches	Hip Centimetres	Hip Inches
XS	8	61	24	84	33
S	10	66	26	89	35
M	12	71	28	94	37
L	14	76	30	99	39
XL	16	81	32	104	41
XXL	18

Childrens Clothing

Headwear

Some of our hats are marked S/M and L/XL.
They are sized to fit the following head measurements:

	S/M	L/XL
Inches	22 - 23	24 - 25
Centimetres	55 - 57	59 - 61

Gaiters

Some of our gaiters are marked S/M and L/XL.
They are sized to fit the following boot sizes:

	S/M	L/XL
UK	4 - 7.5	7.5 - 12+
Europe	36 - 41	41 - 46+

Gloves

Measure your hand with a tape measure around the knuckles of your hand.
Measure your dominant hand - the right if you are right-handed, and the left if you are left-handed.
Translate this measurement to your glove size (Small, Large, etc.) using the sizing guide below
Your gloves should fit a bit loose - they'll form fit with use

	Centimetres	Inches
xsmall	16	6½
small	18	7
medium	20	7½ - 8
large	23	8½ - 9
x-large	25	9½ - 10

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Footwarmers

	UK	Europe
xsmall	4-5	36-38
small	6-7	39-41
medium	8-9	42-43
large	10-11	44-46
x-large	12+	47+

Socks

	UK	Europe
Junior small	9 - 12	27 - 30
Junior medium	12½ - 3½	31 - 36
small	4 - 6½	38 -40
medium	7 - 9½	41 -43
large	10 - 12½	44 -47

Footbeds

Super Shock
Size	UK	Europe
womens	4 - 8	37 - 42
mens	8 - 11+	42 - 46+

Double Shock
small	4 - 7	37 - 41
medium	8 - 10	42 - 44
large	45 - 47	45 - 47