Page 69 - PortWest
P. 69

Adding comfort and performance

               STEP 3                              STEP 4

          Sealing or welding the seams is   Our   designers  add   feature
          required to create a fully waterproof   enhancements to the garments for
          garment.                          maximum comfort and functional
                                            performance.


















          TAPED OR SEALED                   ENHANCED

          SEAMS                             FEATURES
          Sealed Seams:                     •  Specially engineered watertight pockets.
          A seal is heat applied to a seam on the inside,   •  Durable waterproof zippers
          to stop water entering through the stitching.  •  Adjustable  openings  to  facilitate
                                              ventilation
          Welded Seams:                     •  Double stormflap for protection against
          A stitched seam is welded using heat and   driving wind and rain
          pressure, to make it watertight.  •  Engineered hood, hems and sleeve cuffs
                                              to ensure precise fit and keep the water
                                              out




















                                                                                                            65
   64   65   66   67   68   69   70   71   72   73   74