Arc'teryx's New "Face Fabric"

Arc'teryx has just announced the release of a new exterior fabric material, developed in partnership with Gore & Associates, called "N80p-X."

While the name might sound a bit pretentious, if not overly technical, a partnership between W.L. Gore and Arc'teryx is certain to have resulted in a top quality product. One of the touted benefits of this new "face fabric" is a stronger complimentary relationship between Arc'teryx's exterior fabric and Gore's waterproof membrane. Some of N80p-X's other proposed benefits include:

• Increased durability and abrasion resistance,
• Enduring smooth face and water shedding ability,
• Longer breathability and reduced heat loss that normally result from wear and tear.

To read more from Arc'teryx about their new fabric: N80P-X Exterior Fabric - The Science of High Performance