Performance Stats

1. DRIFIRE Wicks Best

   These two charts show how the Dri-Release® formula in DRIFIRE garments wicks moisture away faster than cotton, nylon, Hydrotec™, and Coolmax Alta® and Coolmax® in both the critical 20-minuite initial drying period and over a one hour period.
   
   

2. After Flame and After Glow Tests

   This chart shows how DRIFIRE performs better than more expensive aramid fibers offered in other FR garments. These results indicate that DRIFIRE is simply far superior in after flame and after glow testing as well as comparable results in char length and TPP. In plain terms, these results mean that DRIFIRE does not continue to burn when flame is removed. It is cool to the touch within seconds after exposure to fire. DRIFIRE retains its structural stability in areas of the fabric that have been charred. And, our fabric gives the wearer three seconds to escape a flash fire before developing 2nd degree burns.
   
   
   

3. DRIFIRE in Action

   This chart compares chest temperatures following a 30 minute treadmill workout wearing a wide variety of different fabrics. This shows that DRIFIRE keeps the active person cooler while active.
   
   
   

4. Protective Clothing Analysis at North Carolina State

   This graphic is from the North Carolina State University College of Textiles and is based on a test done at their Textile Protection and Comfort center (T-PACC). In this test, NCSU is able to determine the percent of skin that would be burned, and to what severity, following a 3.5 second flash fire involving an individual wearing our silkweight driFIRE next-to-skin garment. As you can see, the most serious burns occurred in places not covered by DRIFIRE pants and shirts. In 2007, additional DRIFIRE garments will be launched for protection of the hands, feet, face and head.

5. Competitive Analysis by the Experts

   This table, developer by Optimer, compares a variety of fabrics for moisture management and breathability. Optimer owns the U.S. Patent for the Dri-release formula on which DRIFIRE garments are based.
   
   

   Fabric Type	Moisture Management	Breathability	Features
   	Fast drying. Pulls perspiration away from the skin and pushes it through the fabric, so it evaporates quicker.	Yarn designed to breathe better in any fabric.	Soft, cotton-like hand. Odor resistant. Machine wash and dry. Resists shrinking.
   Coolmax® Alta	Fast drying.	Can be affected by the way the fabric is constructed.	Polyester hand. Machine wash and dry. Resists shrinking.
   Coolmax®	Fast drying.	Fabrics usually designed to breathe by openness of fabric.	Polyester hand. Machine wash and dry. Resists shrinking.
   Hydrotec™	Fast drying.	Fabrics usually designed to breathe by openness of fabric.	Polyester hand. Machine wash and dry. Resists shrinking.
   Cotton	Slow drying. Absorbs and retains perspiration many times more than Dri-release.	Perspiration swells the fibers so they can't breath.	Soft cotton hand. Shrinks measureably and over time loses its shape and newness.
   Nylon	Medium drying. Perspiration clings to fabrics and dries slower than Dri-Release.	Perspiration swells the fibers so they can't breath.	Slick and damp nylon hand. Machine wash and dry with care.