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Albion UK launches

the Zoa insulated

jackets

Albion, a British cycling brand, has introduced Zoa outer fabric and Primaloft Gold Eco breathable
insulated jackets for cyclists. Albion has partnered insulation. It is lightweight but warm, wind and
with Pertex, which is a specialist in lightweight and weather-resistant.
durable technical fabrics. Pertex’s Shield Air is a high
breathability three-layer waterproof fabric. The range The Zoa rain shell is based on a 100% recycled
consists of the Zoa insulated jacket, rain shell, and Pertex Shield Air main fabric that features an air-per-
burner, designed as a system that can be used meable nanofibre membrane to provide highly
together or as stand-alone products, depending on breathable waterproof protection. The product
the conditions and activity. features a 100% recycled nylon with way front
aqua-guard waterproof zip, two side pockets with
The Zoa insulated jacket is a highly functional outer mesh pocket bags, and two-way zips to create a
or mid-layer using a 100% recycled Pertex Quantum flexible additional venting system.

The new eVent BIO membrane: A perfect

blend of sustainability & performance

BIO is castor beans derived from Ricinus communis,
the castor bean or castor oil plant, a species of
perennial flowering plant in the spurge family
Euphorbiaceae. Thus, the source is renewable and
sustainable.

Furthermore, eVent claims that its Direct Venting
technology makes it easier for you to stay in the "dry
zone," which is an ideal state of temperature and
humidity that your body tries to maintain while you
are engaged in physical exertion. The critical
difference between eVent technology and traditional
eVent Fabrics has introduced eVent BIO membranes waterproof/breathable fabrics is the billions of
that combine sustainability and performance. eVent is microscopic pores built into a membrane that works
in direct competition with GORE-TEX, the legally instantly to vent water vapor (sweat) that builds up
acknowledged inventor of ePTFE. eVent BIO is a inside your apparel and footwear when you perform.
waterproof membrane derived from highly renewable We call this Direct Venting™ technology, and unlike
and sustainably sourced castor beans. eVent BIO is other technologies, it does not need to get wet to
also available with recycled face fabrics to promote work. It is a 'dry system' that allows eVent fabrics to
brands with sustainable outwear while keeping be fully waterproof and breathable, keeping the
weather protection, breathability, comfort, and other wearer dry and comfortable in the broadest range of
necessary characteristics intact. The source of eVent temperatures and conditions.

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