What is HyVent DT?

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Qualities: HyVent DT is a uniquely constructed waterproof/breathable fabric. It is engineered to be lightweight, packable and more breathable than other unlined treated fabrics.

What is North Face HyVent technology?

What is it? The North Face Hyvent is a fabric that has been treated with a polyurethane coating which consists of a tri-component, multi-layer formula. It’s been lab tested by The North Face to ensure that it will deliver waterproof functionality, breathability, and long-lasting durability.

Is North Face HyVent windproof?

It is PU-based and offers waterproof, windproof and breathable benefits. It’s also developed by The North Face.

What does DryVent 2L mean?

DryVent™ includes: 2L – Two layers, breathable and very durable, suitable for most outdoor activities. 2.5L – Lightweight and finished with dry touch, waterproof and highly breathable, suitable for challenging activities. 3L – Three layers, high performance and suitable for extreme outdoor sports and activities.

How waterproof is North Face Hyvent?

With a hydrostatic head of 30,000mm, it is totally waterproof, making it an excellent option for long and demanding trips in rain, snow and ice.

What is DryVent fabric?

DryVent™ fabrics are engineered to be fully waterproof, windproof and breathable. The outer face of the textile is treated with a durable water repellant finish that helps form droplets and repel water from the surface.

How waterproof is North Face HyVent?

Is DryVent same as HyVent?

HyVent was renamed and redesigned as DryVent a couple of years prior, but at the core it maintained the same functionality principles and performance characteristics.

What is better than Gore-Tex?

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Jöttnar Asmund Jacket (using Polartec NeoShell)
Rab Muztag Jacket (using eVent)
Rab Flashpoint Jacket (using Pertex Shield+)
Dannah Alpine Jacket (using Porelle Dry)
Columbia OutDry Ex Diamond Jacket (using OutDry Extreme)

Is North Face DryVent breathable?

DryVent – Waterproof & Breathable Technology for Staying Dry | The North Face1. Dryvent™ fabrics are engineered to be fully waterproof, windproof and breathable. The outer face of the textile is treated with a durable water repellant finish that helps form droplets and repel water from the surface.

Is Omni Tech as good as Gore-Tex?

Waterproof Rating Omni-Tech has a water column of 10.000mm, which technically classifies it as waterproof, albeit not highly so. Gore-Tex, on the other hand, starts at 28.000mm, which makes it a highly waterproof fabric, that can withstand snow blizzards and heavy rainfall without any issue.

Can I wear my North Face in the rain?

We coat many of our products with a durable water repellent (DWR). Together with a tightly-woven, i.e. water-resistant fabric, this provides a good level of protection from rain and snow. We also apply a DWR to many of our waterproof jackets.