Robert H wrote:Nice! Do we know the specs of the 'old' eVent fabric?
Strider wrote:I have just spoken to Ian at OP. Essentially, he has told me that the new Synapse membrane has a lower MVTR than the most modern Goretex and eVent fabrics, but has the higher durability equivalent to older less breathable GTX technologies. At this stage it is a brand new technology and OP are constructing the fabric themselves here in Melbourne.
Strider wrote:Wayno yes, as I understand, they are buying the membrane in but are laminating it to the fabric themselves.
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Strider wrote:How do you trust the QC from any manufacturer? Sometimes you just have to have faith in the process.
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wayno wrote: i have been burnt trusting new technology on another reputable brand that went on to scrap that technology completely.
Strider wrote:None of the OP jackets have pit zips. And I'm pretty sure no other Australian designed jackets do either.
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Strider wrote:I have just spoken to Ian at OP. Essentially, he has told me that the new Synapse membrane has a lower MVTR than the most modern Goretex and eVent fabrics, but has the higher durability equivalent to older less breathable GTX technologies. At this stage it is a brand new technology and OP are constructing the fabric themselves here in Melbourne.
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