NEWS: FUTURELIGHT™, a "breathable waterproof and breathable material" released worldwide by THE NORTH FACE, has arrived
written by Outdoor Gearzine Editorial Department
It's common knowledge in the outdoors that waterproof and breathable clothing (rainwear and hard shells) is essential for sudden bad weather. At the forefront of outdoor wear, where the race to develop the latest materials is underway day and night, a new material that is attracting attention from all over the world has finally appeared
The North Face has introduced a new waterproof and breathable material called FUTURELIGHT , which meets the needs of athletes such as mountaineers and skiers who need both waterproof and breathable properties in harsh environments.
The press reception party was held inside THE NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN (Harajuku Sophia Building 1F, 6-10-11 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo). The store was bustling with people involved in the project
FUTURELIGHT uses a three-layer structure with a membrane made by spraying and layering polyurethane fibers at the nanometer level (approximately one billionth of a meter) as the middle layer. This means that while maintaining waterproof properties, it also provides breathability, significantly reducing moisture buildup inside the garment.
The FUTURELIGHT features ventilation designed for activities . The FUTURELIGHT series is THE NORTH FACE 's SUMMIT SERIES , STEEP SERIES , and FLIGHT SERIES collections for serious outdoor activities.
FUTURELIGHT 's breathable construction features gaps in the layered polyurethane fibers, allowing air to flow between the outside and inside the garment, releasing heat and moisture. At the same time, the gaps between the fibers are smaller than water molecules, making it difficult for rain and other moisture to penetrate. By adjusting the density of the layered polyurethane fibers, the balance between waterproofness and breathability can be customized, allowing for ventilation designs tailored to activities such as mountain climbing, trail running, and snow sports.
The thin membrane is made with a unique adhesive technology that makes it light, soft, stretchy, and strong enough to withstand intense movement. The breathable material means less ventilation is needed to release moisture, making it lightweight and compact
At the press reception party, alpine climbers Yusuke Sato and Hirohito Umame gave a special talk, where
they talked about the new comfort of FUTURELIGHT
is a waterproof and breathable material that takes the natural environment into consideration, using 100% recycled materials on the front and back of its three-layer structure, and a non-fluorine-based water-repellent material on the front .
In addition, products using FUTURELIGHT
The FL L5 Jacket is designed for mountaineering in the harsh winter, mixed rock and ice climbing, and ice climbing .
The FL Purist Jacket is designed for backcountry skiing and snowboarding in search of fresh snow .
Three items from the FL Flight Trail Jacket are designed for trail running and running
I'd like to keep an eye on future product developments
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