what's special about Pertex® Shield Revolve™?
Conventional waterproof functional fabrics are made from a variety of different polymer layers such as nylon, polyurethane, polyester and fluoropolymers. These types of multi-material fabrics are hard to recycle at the end of the product life cycle – separating the various polymers into their respective recyclable streams presents a major challenge.
Pertex® Shield Revolve™, on the other hand, is a monomaterial laminate. That means every layer of this innovative fabric is made from the same polymer – from 100% recycled polyester. The efficient upper material is made from recycled polyester yarn; the breathable, waterproof, microporous membrane is made from recycled polyester; the optional thin supporting material is made from recycled polyester.
This composition from a single material makes Pertex® Shield Revolve™ fabric much easier to recycle at the end of the life cycle of a garment and the material stays in a closed loop.