BERMUDES Tested in the rigours of the sea and approved by renowned sailors such as Olivier de Kersauson or Erwan Tabarly, the Bermudes brand has been designing quality technical clothing since 1984 that draws its legitimacy and inspiration from the world of yachting!
CHARACTERISTICS Waterproofing : The more waterproof the fabric, the better. Your rain gear is chosen according to several criteria: the type of rain and the exposure time will help you define the level of waterproofing of your rainwear. It is considered that a jacket rated 5000 mm water column should allow you to stay dry under a rain of 100 L/h/m² for more than 2 hours. The qualitative nature of precipitation is difficult to assess; Météo-France considers that in our territory, heavy rain corresponds to a precipitation level of 8 L/h/m², therefore far from these figures! (Source : Météo-France)
Breathability The human body produces around 0.06 litre of water per hour at rest, and the more strenuous the effort, the greater the amount of water released. Breathability is the ability of a fabric to evacuate the water vapour produced by the body during exertion. A fabric providing good breathability limits the condensation of water vapour inside the garment and keeps the body dry; it should be noted that even at rest and the more intense the exertion will be
Watertightness It is not enough that the component from which your jacket is made is waterproof to ensure you stay dry; the needle holes required to assemble your jacket must be sealed to ensure perfect watertightness of the product. The velcros, elastics and cuffs located at the extremities also help limit water ingress. On our sealed pieces you will find an example with the seam tape.
Water-repellency The water-repellent characteristics of a material should not be confused with its waterproofing: the water-repellency of a fabric corresponds to its ability to let water bead on its surface without absorbing it. Water-repellency is not an intrinsic quality of the fabric but results from a hydrophobic treatment applied to the outer face of the fabric; normal wear, as well as detergents and other impurities, require a reactivation of the repellent treatment or a renewal of the treatment.
Windproof The feeling of cold increases considerably with the wind. The coating and membrane applied to the back of your jacket's fabric constitute a barrier against the wind and therefore help limit heat loss.
Semi-waterproof In bad weather, the upper part of your jacket is particularly exposed. That is why, for greater comfort and technical performance, the main seams of your garment are sealed.