Darlexx, a product of the Shawmut Corporation,[1] is a warp knit fabric laminated to a monolithic film. It is a sports performance fabric used in gloves, boots, wet suits, ski apparel, clean rooms, and in medical applications. It was designed to keep a person "warm when the environment is cold and cool when the environment is hot" and is breathable, windproof, and waterproof.[2]
It is also useful in applications in specialty orthopedic garments and clothing along with coverings for different seating and positioning systems on wheelchairs.
Types[edit]
There are two variations of Darlexx:
- Darlexx Superskin, a two-ply nylon and Lycra mix that provides less drag, and thus is used for competition swimming, skiing and running apparel.
- Darlexx Thermalastic, a three-ply Lycra with thermoplastic film and microfiber fleece that has all-directional stretch and insulation, and is used in watersports and skiing apparel.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Flame Lamination, Foam Lamination, PVC Lamination". www.shawmutcorporation.com.
- ^ "Older site for Darlexx". darlexx.com. Archived from the original on 2005-02-08. Retrieved 2005-09-30.
- ^ "Wockets - High Performance Fabrics". wockets.wikispaces.com.