About Ventile

The performance of Ventile® fabrics results from the properties of cotton fibres which expand when they come into contact with water. The combination of fibres, yarns and weave causes expansion in a uniform manner. This allows the interstices within the fabric to close up, preventing the further passage of water.

Its secret lies in the uncoated and unlaminated construction. The fabrics are 100% cotton, utilising the finest, long staple fibres, only found in the top 2% of the world's crop. After gentle spinning and doubling, the yarn is woven into a very dense Oxford weave, using up to 30% more yarn than conventional woven fabrics. The fabric therefore provides excellent protection against the wind, rain, snow and cold.

The close weave of Ventile® stops wind passing through the garment, preventing the wind chill factor from having a detrimental effect. Ventile's use on major Arctic , Antarctic and Himalayan expeditions is testament to the confidence placed in this fabric by professionals operating in the world's most extreme and hostile environments.

With care, Ventile® fabrics offer long life, superior breathability and excellent protection against wind, rain and snow, with the added advantage of being quiet and comfortable.

Ventile® is an entirely natural product that conforms to the fabric ecology standard ÖKO-TEX 100. The fabric is dyed and finished in a plant which itself is certified to ÖKO-TEX 100.

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