_West Winds presents the largest range of Ventile® garments in the world...





Care Instructions

Ventile® is 100% cotton, extremely durable and offers users many years of protection and comfort.

Please look after the fabric for maximum durability.

Chemicals

If in contact with acids, bleaches and detergents, sock thoroughly in cold water.

Sand And Grit

Please brush off  all sand, grit and mud once dried, to retain life of jacket.

Washing

Brush off all dirt, sand, grit, mud etc when the garment is dry.

Do not use detergents, chemicals or fabric softeners as this will affect the water repellancy of your garment.

Machine wash or hand wash using a pure liquid soap such as Grangers Extreme Cleaner. If machine washing, ensure all detergent and conditioner residues are removed from the compartments before  starting. Wash at 40°c. Rinse thoroghly, spin, re-shape and dry on a hanger.

Reproofing

Your Ventile® garment may eventually require a reproof. Either use a product such as Grangers Extreme Waterproofing For Naturals, following their instructions or a specialist reproofing company familiar with Ventile® such as SPH Clothescare.







Ventile:


                        


Ventile® was the first truly effective all weather fabric whose breathability performance remains unsurpassed.
100% Natural

Ventile® Secrets
Ventile® Performance
Its secret lies in the uncoated and unlaminated construction. The fabrics are 100% cotton, utilising the finest, long staple fibres, only found in the top 2% of the world's crop. After gentle spinning and doubling, the yarn is woven into a very dense Oxford weave, using up to 30% more yarn than conventional woven fabrics.
The performance of Ventile® fabrics results from the properties of cotton fibres which expand when they come into contact with water. The combination of fibres, yarns and weave causes expansion in a uniform manner. This allows the interstices within the fabric to close up, preventing the further passage of water.


The fabric therefore provides excellent protection against the
wind, rain, snow and cold.


WEATHERPROOF
Ventile® protects you from wind, rain, sleet and snow.

WINDPROOF
The fabric keeps out the wind and hence helps protect from wind chill.

BREATHABLE
Ventile's very high moisture vapour transmission rate helps keep you dry when active.

NATURAL 100% COTTON
The benefit of cotton with environmental peace of mind.

COMFORTABLE
Enjoy the great outdoors and strolling down the high street in equal comfort.

DURABLE
The fabric is very long lasting. You can expect years of use from garments in Ventile®.

QUIET
Ventile® has no "rustle" and is ideal for camera work, hunting or bird watching where noise would be a problem.

RELIABLE
The fabric's proven performance over many years means that garments won't suddenly breakdown unexpectedly.

LOW CONDUCTIVITY
Ideal where static can cause problems.


KNOWING YOUR VENTILE®

With care, Ventile® fabrics offer long life, superior breathability and excellent protection against wind, rain and snow, with the added advantage of being quiet and comfortable.

Breathing
As the fabric allows ventilation better than synthetic performance fabrics, eyelets or vents are unnecessary. However, in extremely vigorous conditions, condensation may be produced under a jacket. Ventile® does not pretend to change physiological responses.


Water Protection
In extremely wet conditions a     slight darkening and stiffening of fabric demonstrates the 'Ventile® Action' . The change in the physical appearance of the fabric indicates that a small amount of water has been absorbed to allow fibres to swell and thus stop the passage of water through the garment. Drying in normal conditions is fast.

A single layer Ventile® jacket provides excellent protection for everyday use, while a double layer Ventile® gives a first rate performance garment for use in the most testing environments.


Wind Protection
The close weave of Ventile® stops wind passing through the garment, preventing the wind chill factor from having a detrimental effect. Ventile's use on major Arctic , Antarctic and Himalayan expeditions is testament to the confidence placed in this fabric by professionals operating in the world's most extreme and hostile environments.




Quietness
As a natural fabric, Ventile® is relatively 'rustle free'; useful for many sporting needs and those who want to be at one with nature. The 'noise free' characteristic also adds greatly to the comfort of the wearer in everyday use.

Ventile® is an entirely natural product that conforms to the fabric ecology standard ÖKO-TEX 100. The fabric is dyed and finished in a plant which itself is certified to ÖKO-TEX 100.


      

West-Winds by Brett Harris Ltd, Waterloo Mills, Howden Road, Silsden, BD20 0HA
Tel: 0044 (0) 1535 654479 Fax: 0044 (0) 1535 652503 E-mail: Sales@west-winds.co.uk