Fabrics Options for Northern Diver Drysuits
Trilaminate Fabrics
Trilaminate, as the name suggests, is a sandwich of three layers; a carrier layer of 40g polyester has between 15 and 20 coats of Butyl rubber solution applied - It is then finished with an outer layer of Cortex, Vortex or Nomex, as required.
CORTEX
Hard-wearing 600 denier per metre2 cordura trilaminate fabric.
Renowned for its hard-wearing abilities, Cortex resists scuff and scrapes with it’s strong Cordura outer layer. Available in a choice of colours, Cortex is often chosen for the lower half of rescue drysuits when a stronger lower body is required.
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VORTEX
Strong 480 denier per metre2 polyester trilaminate fabric
Proven to be incredibly resistant to scuffing and rips. In addition to its strength, Vortex is very comfortable, proving a popular choice for boat handlers and rescue teams who wear their suits for many long hours at a time.
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BREATHABLE Northtech-5
Fully breathable 300 denier per metre2 membrane fabric
Derived from our work with the UK Ministry of Defence to supply military divers with a lightweight yet reliable breathable fabric. The comfort provided by NorthTech-5 fabric ensures heavy work can be carried out by the wearer without compromise.
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NOMEX®
Flame resistant trilaminate fabric.
The tough, woven structure of Nomex® is extremely strong, has high heat resistance, is flame retardant (it doesn’t melt or drip) and doesn’t react with water.
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CHEMICAL RESISTANT CF-510, AO588 chemical resistant
Single phase polyester fabric coated on both sides with yellow polychloroprene rubber.
A rubber material with excellent resistance to chemical permeation and general pollution ingress. Bright yellow colour provides easy identification of users location. Non-stick surface assists cleaning. Ideal for easy-clean mud rescue drysuits.
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