Klim knows that snowmobile riders expect that their snowmobile gear will hold up and be dependable. They use the best possible ingredients in every aspect of gear construction so every piece is the best that it can be. It is because of this that Klim develops all of their products with properties that you can trust.
- Waterproofness
- Breathability
- Mobility
- Fit
- Protection
- Durability
- Functionality
- Proper Gear Care
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Gore-Tex® Technologies
One reason why Klim produces some of the best snowmobiling gear is because they use the best materials and processes that are available. Across the industry, Gore-Tex® is known as the best waterproof and breathable materials. Because of the quality of Gore-Tex® manufacturing processes, each Klim garment with it is guaranteed to be 100% waterproof. The Gore-Tex® membrane is the heart of all Klim waterproof gear.
Gore-Tex® is an amazing product because it is both 100% waterproof as well as breathability. This is possible because the membrane has 9 billion microscopic pores per square inch. These pores are 20,000 times smaller than the size of a water droplet which makes it waterproof. It is breathable because the pores are 700 times larger than a water vapor molecule. Perspiration is evaporated off of your body as water vapor and is able to pass through the Gore-Tex® membrane.
Klim gear is not sewn together because stitching can compromise the waterproofing of a garment. To hold the garments together, Klim uses Gore seam tape, which creates an indestructible seam seal. Klim also creates different laminates with the Gore-Tex® membrane to create a variety of options to fit specific needs like abrasion resistance, comfort, lightweight and so on. Klim also uses Gore Windstopper® in their garments, which can be up to 2.5% warmer and 2 times more breathable than competitors. It is also soft and stretchy for the best comfort.
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High Quality Material Component Technologies
Every material that Klim uses is of the highest quality. Throughout their whole manufacturing process, all of the best materials are used. Here is the list of some of the best materials that Klim uses.
- 3M Thinsulate™- Garment insulation works by trapping air inside the garment as well as reflecting the body heat back to the body. Thinsulate™ is the best insulation for a few reasons. For one, they absorb less than 1% of their weight in water. Because of this, garments with Thinsulate™ are able to stay warm even in damp conditions. Thinsulate™ easily allows moisture to exit and is highly breathable to help it dry faster. Also, the fibers are about 10 times smaller than the nearest competitors, which makes them 1.5 times warmer than down without adding bulk. Thinsulate™ can stand up to abuse and the insulation value will remain the same even after repeated cleaning.
- Cordura®- Klim snowmobile gear is known for its durability and this is in part because of the use of Cordura®. This material is the most abrasion and tear resistant material on the market. Wherever Klim products encounter the most abrasion, they use Cordura® for the most protection.
- 3M Scotchlite™- Having the most reflective material will make the garments safer. Klim uses Scotchlite™ because it is the most efficient at producing retro reflection. This is the light that is reflected directly in the direction in which it came from. The light is brighter because of this and is easier to be seen.
- Cool Max®- Klim uses this product mostly in their base layers, socks and balaclavas. This material is moisture wicking and dries very quickly. Being dry means that you will be more comfortable.
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