So for years GoreTex was the say all, be all of waterproof/breathable fabrics.
Entering the arena of WB fabrics is eVENT
The US Army's Natick tests of waterproof-breathable laminates reported that eVENT fabric, a patented ePTFE-based membrane produced and marketed by BHA Technologies, Inc. proved to be the most breathable of all materials tested, averaging twice the breathability of its closest competitor. Testing included the likes of Gore-Tex XCR®, Sympatex®, and various other waterproof-breathable fabrics.
While it's not brand new, I haven't seen much talk of it here so I thought I'd see if anyone had any experience with it.
The main difference that i can see between it and the other WB's is the lack of a solid laminate, generally polyurethane, so it's much more breathable.
Here's some web press
Geartrends review
eVENT homepage
Outdoor Industry Assoc release
Wild Things (of NH): Alpinist Jacket
Entering the arena of WB fabrics is eVENT
The US Army's Natick tests of waterproof-breathable laminates reported that eVENT fabric, a patented ePTFE-based membrane produced and marketed by BHA Technologies, Inc. proved to be the most breathable of all materials tested, averaging twice the breathability of its closest competitor. Testing included the likes of Gore-Tex XCR®, Sympatex®, and various other waterproof-breathable fabrics.
While it's not brand new, I haven't seen much talk of it here so I thought I'd see if anyone had any experience with it.
The main difference that i can see between it and the other WB's is the lack of a solid laminate, generally polyurethane, so it's much more breathable.
Here's some web press
Geartrends review
eVENT homepage
Outdoor Industry Assoc release
Wild Things (of NH): Alpinist Jacket