Stormtech Spring 2022 Catalogue - Arcadia Branded Merchandise

Sourcing Practices

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT CARE STORMTECH is committed to educating consumers on Product Care Sustainability by explaining some simple ways to prolong the lifespan of our garments, while protecting the environment at the same time Product care contributes to 25 percent of a garment’s carbon footprint through washing, drying, ironing, and dry cleaning By following the below product care instructions, you will help extend the lifespan of your STORMTECH garments while minimizing your carbon footprint

H2XTREME® PRODUCT CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Routine product care and maintenance ensures the optimum performance of your H2XTREME® garments. • Zip up all zippers and hook-and-loop closures to prevent snags. • Read the care label for specific washing/ drying instructions. • According to best practices for most waterproof/breathable outerwear, it is recommended to wash according to the following usage: – Light activity (casual, walking): Wash after 20 to 30 days of use – Heavy activity (skiing, running, hiking): Wash after 10 to 15 days of use FABRI WATERPROOF RATINGS This rating refers to the amount of rainfall a fabric can withstand in a single day measure in mm/24 hou s. A fabric’s waterproof rating is dire tly related to its ability to withstand water under pressure in a controlled environment. FABRIC BREATHABILITY RATINGS This refers to how many grams of oisture vapor can pass through a square meter of material in a single day measured in g/m/24 hours. A fabric’s breathability rating is directly related to its ability to allow moisture vapor to pass through it. PER-FLUORINATED CHEMICAL-FREE (PFC-FREE) The material, fabric, or membrane is an organofluorine compound that is free of containing any carbon-fluorine bonds. REPELLENCY The ability of a fabric to resist such things as wetting and staining by water, stains, soil. SEAM SEALING A process in which the stitch line of a garment is made leak proof by the application of seam tape or seam-sealing glue. SHOWERPROOF One of the many terms used to describe varying degrees of imperviousness to water. A showerproof fabric will repel water to a limited extent, but is not waterproof. WATERPROOF Fabric that is inherently or has been treated to become resistant to water penetration and wetting. The term “waterproof” refers to conformance to a standard specification and specific condition of a laboratory test method. WATER RESISTANT Fabric treated to resist water or has been given a coating treatment to make it repellent. A degree by which wate is able to penetrate a fabric.

H2X-DRY® PRODUCT CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Read the care label for specific washing/drying instruction details. • Zip up all zippers and hook-and-loop closures to prevent snags. • Wash inside-out with cold water on the gentle, low spin cycle with like colours. • Use mild detergent, preferably non-toxic and biodegradable. • Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. • Do not add fabric softener, these chemicals are harmful for the environment and can degrade overall durability. • Air dry or tumble dry on low heat. High heat can reduce the H2X-DRY performance and contribute to static cling. • If needed, iron on a cool setting to avoid damaging logos or material that comes in contact with high heat.

athable technology delivers a rating of 5,000mm/5,000g/m 2 /24h.

CARE GUIDE

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For more information on product care and washing instructions, visit www.stormtechperformance.com

HOW TO REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF LAUNDRY

Reduce washing frequency

Use cold water wash

Hang to dry when possible

Use biodegradable, non-toxic detergent

Use steam instead of ironing

Extend the life of your waterproof apparel with NIKWAX® waterproofing and cleaning solutions. NIKWAX® treatments are PFC-Free, water-based, and safe for use on all STORMTECH technical gear and apparel. NIKWAX® PRODUCTS

NIKWAX TX. DIRECT WASH-IN 300ML NIK-1

NIKWAX TX. DIRECT SPRAY-ON 300ML NIK-2

NIKWAX SOFTSHELL PROOF WASH-IN 300ML NIK-3

NIKWAX TECH WASH 300ML NIK-4

NIKWAX BASE WASH 300ML NIK-5

For more detailed information about H2XTREME® and H2X-DRY® product care, visit the STORMTECH Sustainable Product Care page online at www.stormtechperformance.com