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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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ALL OUTDOOR USE EXCLUDING FOLDING GARAGE
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This information applies to all our Outdoor covers that
lie on the vehicle (not Folding
Garages).
The fabric is identical for every type of vehicle
except (i) the top panel for the Top covers, and (ii) motorbike covers, and (iii)the Bike Bag.
The covers are made from a 150D* woven textile, proofed with
an aluminised finish to reflect ultra-violet sunlight
and heat. We control the specification of the proofing
to ensure 90% water proof
without losing the breathability.
We have not found any fabric/material that achieves the
Holy Grail of 100% waterproof (that is totally impervious
to water) yet is breathable. It seems to us that this
is a contradiction; you can have one or the other, not
both. True, there are fabrics that supposedly achieve
this when used as outer clothing (e.g. Gore-Tex). The catch
is that the breathability is forced by the warmth of the
body wearing it; rather difficult with a vehicle cover!
To gain virtually 100% waterproof (technically 99%), without
losing breathability use an under-cover, which will prevent wicking.
See about these at under-covers for cars or motorbikes.
The Motorbike Covers are manufactured
using a heavier version (i.e. 250D) of the same fabric. (Silver top panel and burgundy sides)
The Bike Bags are manufactured
using the same 250D burgundy fabric for the top and sides,
fitted to a PVC waterproof base.
* D=Denier, the thickness of the thread used to weave the textile. |
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