[Secret_squirrel]

Anyone had any experience of this Jacket or Isadore in general?

https://isadore.com/the-essential-jacket

Looks like it might be a Shakedry alternative?

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[Sriracha]

The thing with breathable
The thing with breathable waterproofs is that they can only be as good as the DWR. Once the DWR fails, causing the outer fabric to wet-out, they lose their breathability in the wet. They then take on the properties of a bin bag. Of course, whilst the DWR remains good the waterproof membrane is redundant.

Given that the DWR always fails (hence the need for the waterproof membrane), most of these uber expensive jackets are only breathable whilst it’s dry, and waterproof when it’s wet.

My understanding of shakedry is that the ptfe membrane is on the outside. It is inherently water-repellent, it has a waxy feel to it. So no DWR is required, it’s in the mass. Hence, unlike everything else, it is remains both waterproof and breathable in the wet. But it’s fragile and won’t tolerate a rucksack, won’t stretch, and comes in one colour only – black.

[Secret_squirrel]

Limited editions for RCC long

Limited editions for RCC long sold out afaik.   There’s occasional images on line and side mentions in reviews. 

[Sriracha]

I didn’t know that. Odd that
I didn’t know that. Odd that it’s only available to buy in black then – or am I looking in the wrong place?
https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/mens-pro-team-lightweight-gore-tex-jacket/product/PPG01XXBLK

[Secret_squirrel]

Not sure the colours comment

Not sure the colours comment is correct any more. The Rapha shakedry has been done in Pink and Purple/blue for a couple of their Pro Teams. 

[Secret_squirrel]

don simon fbpe wrote:

Isn’t the Gore Shakedry marketed as waterproof as opposed to water resistant?

well spotted!

[don simon fbpe]

Isn’t the Gore Shakedry

Isn’t the Gore Shakedry marketed as waterproof as opposed to water resistant?

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