You can’t see it, but a very thin layer of protective air surrounds you wherever you go. Say hello to your very own microclimate.

We are most comfortable with a microclimate of around 90°F and relative humidity of less than 30%. Even the slightest change to these levels will result in discomfort.

But what’s good for your hands isn’t always good for your shoulders. Or your legs, for that matter. In cold weather, our arms and legs can be up to 45°F colder than the rest of our body - without any perceived discomfort.

Click on the hot spots to see how the major zones of the body require their own unique microclimates.

Technology of Comfort

1.0 Principles - 1 - The Basics
1.1 Comfort Factors - 2 - Comfort Factors
1.1.1 Environment - 3 - Environment
1.1.2 Equipment - 3 - Equipment
1.1.3 Body - 3 - Body
1.1.3.1 Phyiscal Condition - 4 - Physical Condition
1.1.3.2 Activity Level - 4 - Activity Level
1.1.3.3 Perception - 4 - Perception
1.2 Microclimate - 2 - Your Microclimate
1.2.1 Head - 3 - Head
1.2.2 Torso - 3 - Torso
1.2.6 Arms - 3 - Arms
1.2.5 Hands - 3 - Hands
1.2.3 Legs - 3 - Legs
1.2.4 Feet - 3 - Feet
1.3 Climate Control - 2 - Climate Control
1.3.1 Moisture Management - 3 - Moisture Management
1.3.2 Heat Balance - 3 - Heat Balance
1.3.3 Weather Protection - 3 - Weather Protection
1.4 Clothing Systems - 2 - Clothing Systems
1.4.1 Layering System - 3 - Layering System
1.4.1.1 Wicking - 4 - Base Layer
1.4.1.2 Insulating - 4 - Insulating Layer
1.4.1.3 Protection - 4 - Weather Protection Layer
1.4.2 Legs - 3 - Legs
1.4.3 Head And Hands - 3 - Head & Hands System
1.4.3.1 Hats - 4 - Hats
1.4.3.2 Gloves - 4 - Gloves
2.0 Windstopper Technologies - 1 - WINDSTOPPER® Product Technologies
2.1 Technical Fabrics - 2 - Technical Fabrics
2.1.1 Membrane - 3 - Membrane
2.1.1.1 Closer Look - 4 - Closer Look
2.1.1.2 Compare Us - 4 - Compare Us
2.1.2 Laminates - 3 - Laminates
2.2 Fabric Performance - 2 - Fabric Performance
2.2.2 Windproof - 3 - Windproof
2.2.3 Breathable - 3 - Breathable
2.2.1 More Features - 3 - More features
2.3 Innovation - 2 - Innovation
2.3.1 N2S - 3 - WINDSTOPPER® Products with next to skin technology
2.3.2 Scent-Lok - 3 - WINDSTOPPER® SCENT-LOK® Technology
2.4 Testing - 2 - Testing
2.4.1 Durability Tests - 3 - Durability Tests
2.4.1.1 Martindale Abrasion - 4 - Martindale Abrasion
2.4.2 Performance Tests - 3 - Performance Tests
2.4.2.1 Windproof Test - 4 - Windproof Test
2.4.2.2 Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate (MVTR) - 4 - Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate (MVTR)
2.4.3 Field Tests - 3 - Field Tests
3.0 Windstopper Fabrics - 1 - WINDSTOPPER® Fabrics
3.1 Outerwear - 2 - Outerwear
3.1.2 Active Shell - 3 - WINDSTOPPER® Active Shell
3.1.2a Overview - 4 - Overview
3.1.2b Great For - 4 - Great for...
3.1.2c Benefits - 4 - Benefits
3.1.2.1 Construction/Layers - 4 - Construction
3.1.2.2 Innovation - 4 - Innovation
3.1.1 Softshell - 3 - WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell
3.1.1a Overview - 4 - Overview
3.1.1b Great For - 4 - Great for...
3.1.1c Benefits - 4 - Benefits
3.1.1.1 Construction/Layers - 4 - Construction
3.1.1.2 Innovation - 4 - Innovation
3.1.3 Technical Fleece - 3 - WINDSTOPPER® Technical Fleece
3.1.3a Overview - 4 - Overview
3.1.3b Great For - 4 - Great for...
3.1.3c Benefits - 4 - Benefits
3.1.3.1 Construction/Layers - 4 - Construction
3.1.3.2 Innovation - 4 - Innovation
3.1.4 Insulated Shell - 3 - WINDSTOPPER® Insulated Shell
3.1.4a Overview - 4 - Overview
3.1.4b Great For - 4 - Great for...
3.1.4c Benefits - 4 - Benefits
3.1.4.1 Construction/Layers - 4 - Construction
3.1.4.2 Innovation - 4 - Innovation
3.3 Accessories - 2 - Accessories
3.3.1 Windstopper Accessories - 3 - WINDSTOPPER® Accessories
3.3.1a Overview - 4 - Overview
3.3.1c Benefits - 4 - 3.3.1b Great For - 4 - Great for...
3.3.1.1 Construction/Layers - 4 - Construction/Layers