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The Outer Layer explained ...
SealSkinz socks and gloves are covered
with a durable nylon outer layer. Nylon is virtually
indestructible, with a tenacity of 50 g/tex against,
for example cotton, 32 g/tex or wool, 15g/tex. It has
excellent elastic recovery properties: 97% elastic recovery
at 5% extension against cotton (47% recovery) and wool
(88% recovery)
Nylon is seldom used for socks because
it is non-absorbent. The moisture regain of about 4%
compares with absorbent cotton (9%) and wool (17%).
For most socks/gloves this would be a disadvantage,
because the nylon would be sweaty and uncomfortable
to wear next to the skin.
However in Sealskinz
products, the nylon is not next to the skin, the
inner sock and membrane
layers lie between. As the outer layer it offers excellent
protection to the membrane & dries out quickly.
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