BERMUDES Tested to the trials of the sea and approved by top sailors such as Olivier de Kersauson or Erwan Tabarly, the Bermudes brand has been designing high-quality technical clothing since 1984 that draws its legitimacy and inspiration from the nautical world!
FEATURES Waterproofing: The more waterproof the fabric is. 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 generally considered that a jacket waterproof to 5000 mm of water should allow you to stay dry under 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 records! (Source: Météo-France)
Breathable The human body produces about 0.06 litre of water per hour at rest, and the more the effort increases, the greater the amount of water released will be. Breathability is the ability of a fabric to evacuate the water vapor created by the body during exertion. A fabric ensuring good breathability limits the condensation of water vapor inside the garment and keeps the body dry; it should be noted that even at rest and the more intense the effort
Watertightness It is not enough that the material 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. Velcros, elastics and cuffs located at the ends 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 waterproofness: 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 external face of the fabric; normal wear, as well as detergents and other impurities, require reactivation of the water-repellent treatment, or renewal of the treatment.
Windproof The sensation of cold increases considerably with wind. The coating and membrane applied to the back of your jacket's fabric form a barrier against the wind and therefore allow you to limit heat loss.
Semi-Watertight During bad weather, it is the upper part of your jacket that is particularly exposed. That is why, for even more comfort and technical performance, the main seams of your garment are sealed.