Guide to Patagonia H2No

Patagonia H2No torrentshell guide

Patagonia H2No Guide

Patagonia are renowned for creating products that are tested to their limits and made to withstand some of the harshest conditions on Earth. One area in which they excel is waterproofing, they have designed the Patagonia H2No range of products that combine their expert skills at creating fabrics with a stunning level of design.

These Patagonia H2No fabrics are tested in not only the lab but the real world to see whether they are up to standard. The way they test the waterproof nature of the material is to simulate real-life conditions from light rain, to a heavy downpour and finally, forcing water through the face of the fabric itself.

Patagonia H2No

Now it’s all well and good creating something waterproof but it must be durable. This is where the “Killer Wash” comes in, this is Patagonia’s way of putting the fabric through years of use in drenching conditions to see if it’s up to the task. Only once it passes these tests will it get the H2No status.

The H2No products come in three different categories, split into, 2-layer, 2.5 layer and 3 layer. What do they mean? Well here is an overview:

2-layer H2No®
– Waterproof
– Windproof
– Breathable
– A water-repellent shell fabric with a waterproof/breathable membrane.
– Internal Taffeta or mesh lining for durability and comfort.

An example of a Patagonia H2No 2-layer product is the Patagonia Insulated Torrentshell Jacket.

Patagonia Torrentshell H2No Insulated Jacket

2.5-layer H2No®
– Waterproof
– Windproof
– Breathable
– Highly packable.
– Water-repellent fabric, waterproof/breathable membrane
– protective coating top coat to alleviate the need for internal fabric
– Raised print layer, decreased surface tension and increased moisture management.

An example of a Patagonia H2No 2.5-layer product is the Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket.

Patagonia Torrentshell taped seams

3-layer H2No®
– Waterproof
– Windproof
– Breathable
– Water-repellent fabric, waterproof/breathable membrane, ultralight knit backer.
– Highly packable
– Comfortable next-to-skin
– Can withstand long exposure to extreme environments

No matter which Patagonia H2No product you decide on, you can be assured of high quality and well tested products. We have a range of Patagonia clothing, from t-shirts to waterproof’s and accessories, shop the Patagonia collection at Aphrodite Clothing.

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