Did you know that Direct  Alpine uses Gelanots membrane for it's high mountain clothing?Gelanots is a soft and flexible with only thin PU membrane, but advanced in waterproof & windproof & breathability. It offers high level of comfort by its hydrophilic monolithic membrane (non porous) and another great feature - it is eco – friendly, non fluorinated fabric. Gelanots is made by Toyota Tsusho (Japan). 

Another variation is the Gelanots HB - a polyurethane hydrophilic monolitic membrane with extreme thinness (12 – 15 micron). In addition to maintaining the basic features of waterproofness and windproofness, this membrane will keep you comfortable under wet and humid conditions through its high breathability up to 39.000 g/m2/24h in B1 testing. Again eco – friendly non fluorinated fabric, made by Toyota Tsusho (Japan). 

Well, we will keep you informed on the materials Direct Alpine chooses for its clothes!