Évaluation des performances

 

Product rating on inner layers


Warmth rating

6.
Thick and very warm base layers that also works well as a mid-layer. Great for cold days with low to medium intensity.  

5.
Warm base layers that may work as mid-layer with a thin inner layer. Great for cold days with medium intensity.  

4.
Inner layers with a good mix of insulation and quick drying properties. Great for cold days with medium to high intensity.

3.
Inner layers that provide some insulation and good moisture transportation during medium intensity activities.  

2.
A thin base layer that provides little warmth but dries up quickly and provides good moisture transport. Made for warm days.

1.
Super thin base layer which offers very little warmth. These are intended as an inner layer that transports moisture away from your body. Will work well on really warms days.

Moisture transportation rating

6.
Products with great moisture transportation. The garment will soak up none to very little moisture, just pull it quickly through the layer. The product dries in a just a few minutes if it is hung up and still rapid if kept on. Perfect for high-intensity activities and very warm days outdoors. On colder days the quick drying time might pull some warmth from your body and you may feel a bit cold until you dry up.

5.
Products with good moisture transportation. The garment will soak a little moisture, but this will pull quite quickly through the layer. The product dries in 15-30 minutes if it is hung up and uses a bit more time more on the body. Suitable for high-intensity activities and warm days outdoors. On colder days the quick drying time might pull some warmth from your body and you will feel a bit cold until you dry up.

4.
Products with efficient moisture transportation. Will dry up relatively quickly when worn or hung up. On colder days the drying time is slower than 5 and 6, so you will not feel cold when the base layer is drying up. This is typically light wool base layers.

3.
Products with sufficient moisture transportation which will need some time to dry up when worn or hung up. On colder days the dry time is slower than 5 and 6, so you will not feel cold when the base layer is drying up. This is typically light wool base layers.

2.
Products with some moisture transportations. The moisture will soak into the garment before it is transported further. Will use a lot of time to dry well on the body, and should to be hung up in a dry, warm place to dry up. On colder days the drying time is significantly slower, and the fabric will feel a bit wet and cold. Not recommended as a base layer on cold days.

1.
Products with bad moisture transportation. Will not dry well on the body, and need to be hung up in a dry, warm place to dry up. On colder days the dry time is very slower, and the fabric will feel soaked, wet and cold, and is not recommended as a base layer

Lightweight ratio

6.
Among the world's lightest products within this category. Premium pack light products with the intention of being world leading. Perfect for demanding adventurers who need to keep the weight to a minimum 

5.
Among the lighter mid layers on the market designed for weight conscious users.

4.
Products that are slightly lighter than the average designed with the intention of hitting a sweet spot sweet spot between weight and durability.

3.
Products that weight the same or are a bit heavier compared to similar products.

2. 
Heavier inner layers where other functionalities have been emphasized.  

1.
Products that are heavier than they have to. We have no products in this category.

Durability rating

6.
Very durable garments which qualify as one of the most durable products available on the market within the category. Made in strong fabrics and design for extensive use. This product will last for many, many years if maintained well.

5.
Very durable products made for active outdoor users. Made in durable fabrics and will last for many years if maintained well.

4.
Products that are more durable than the average within the product category. Will last for many years if used properly and maintained well.

3.
Product with durability lower than the average of our products. If used with some caution and maintained well, you will it have it for several years.

2.
Products made in more fragile fabrics with lower durability. Need to be used with caution and maintained well.  

1.
Products with no or very low durability. We have no products in this category.

Warmth-to-weight ratio

6.
The product provides excellent warmth in relation to its weight and is among the world leading within its category. Premium pack light products perfect for demanding adventurers who need to keep the weight down.

5.
The product provides very good warmth in relation to the weight and is a top choice within the category.

4.
The product has a good warmth-to-weight ratio and is a good choice for versatile outdoor use.

3.
The product has a moderate warmth-to-weight ratio.

2.
The product has a low warmth-to-weight ratio.

1.
The product has a poor warmth-to-weight ratio.

Stretch rating

6.
Our most flexible products made in superelastic material which provides full freedom of movement.

5.
Products made in very elastic materials providing a great range of movement.

4. 
Products with good stretch providing a good moving range.

3.
Average flexible products which provide a good moving range.

2.
Products with some stretch in the materials which will emphasize the range of movement.

1.
Products with no stretch materials. The range of movement is created in the construction of the garment.  

Smell rating

6.
Products with great odor regulating properties which can be used for many days without smelling if it’s aired well. Great choice for long trips where you’re unable to wash your clothing.

5.
Products with great odor regulating properties which can be used for approximately one week without smelling if it’s aired well. Perfect for long weekend trips.

4.
Products with good odor regulating properties which can be used for several days without smelling if it’s aired well.

3.
Products with some odor regulating properties which can be used for a couple of days without smelling if it’s aired well.

2.
Products which will probably smell some when you get sweaty. Should be washed after each use to prevent the chronic bad odor.  

1.
Products with little or no odor regulating properties. Must be washed after each use to eliminate bad odor.