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Delivering a water-repellent first layer of defence against moisture.

DWR

About the technology


Our waterproof and breathable products are treated with a durable water-repellent solution (DWR).

The solution forms a protective barrier on the outer layer of the garment, ensuring water beads up and sheds off the surface.

The application of DWR is not exclusive to waterproof garments. We also apply the technology to other gear, offering water repellency to our WindWall, insulation, equipment and footwear styles.

DWR Benefits

Water Resistance

Water Resistance

Enhances Breathability

Enhances Breathability

Lighter, faster climbing gear

Reactivating DWR with nature in mind.


After heavy use of DWR-treated gear, washing helps reactivate the effectiveness of the protective solution and enhances comfort.

If you find that the DWR finish is not as it was after a couple of washes, you can refresh it with an apparel protector spray. The spray creates a liquid repellent layer that increases the effectiveness and longevity of the DWR finish.
Our sprays are water-based, biodegradable and safe to use indoors.

To reduce our impact on nature, we’re switching to the use of a more environmentally friendly DWR solutions. Non-PFC DWR is an effective water repellent and helps minimise some of the environmental impacts of fluorocarbon.


Multiple layers

How to layer

DWR is applied to outerwear layers and some midlayers and fleeces.

Discover our DWR products

From fleeces to rainwear, discover the products treated with DWR technology.

DWR JACKETS

DWR JACKETS

Recycled nylon treated with a non-PFC DWR Finish helps repel rain to leave you feeling warm, dry and comfortable.

DWR Midlayers

DWR MIDLAYERS

Stay dry and protected in shifting conditions with a lightweight shell treated with a DWR finish.

DWR FLEECES

DWR FLEECES

Brush off the drizzle with recycled, pill-resistant and DWR treated fleece.

Technology Hub

Futurelight

Waterproof/Breathable - Designed to protect, built to breathe.

Our most advanced breathable-waterproof outerwear technology.

Gore-tex

Waterproof/Breathable - Guaranteed to keep you dry™.

Exceptionally durable waterproof-breathable protection.

Dryvent

Waterproof/Breathable - Waterproof. Windproof. Breathable.

Seam sealed for maximum protection, performance and comfort.

Windwall

Wind resistant protection.

Engineered to reduce the effects of wind chill and retain comfort.

Lightrange

Our lightest sun protection ever.

More Breathable. More Protection. More Nature.

Down fill

Responsibly-sourced down insulation.

Delivering the best warmth-to-weight ratio in nature.

Cloudown

The pinnacle of warmth.

Advanced thermal insulation performance in extreme conditions.

5050 Insulation

Innovative construction, enhanced warmth.

Our natural and synthetic temperature-regulating insulation technology.

Heatseeker ECO

Recycled, synthetic insulation.

Synthetic insulation for durable, lightweight and compressible warmth.

FutureFleece

Innovative layering.

Revolutionary lightweight heat-trapping technology.

Polartec

Engineered for comfort.

Lightweight, wicking and cooling fabric technology.

DotKnit

Performance-driven insulation.

Your first level of protection against the cold.

Flashdry

Quick drying performance.

Engineered to eliminate moisture to keep you dry and comfortable.

Innovation at any pace.

Optimised stability. Enhanced cushioning. VECTIV™ technology. For speed and comfort on every trail.

Mountaineering Footwear

The next step in mountaineering.

Footwear Performance technologies engineered to keep you moving.