 [Just to clarify things, the trial scheme is global whatever the web site says, so if you register, you will be considered. Jon - OM editor]Hmmm.... You can only enter if you are a US citizen!  3. Can You enter? You are eligible to enter this Selection if you meet the follo requirements: - You are a legal resident of the 50 Unites States (including the District of Columbia), and you are least eighteen (18) or older at the time of entry; and
- You are NOT an employee of Cocona, Inc. or an employee of a Cocona, Inc. subsidiary, or a person involved in any part of the administration and execution of this Selection
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 I thought skin was?
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 only when wrapped in warm neoprene.
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only when wrapped in warm neoprene. Less of your sexual foibles please.... 
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oops! wrong site.
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 ...Not if you walk in the nude.....
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 PU laminate eh? isn't that the same as what's used in Goretex and such.... Guess they've never heard of Paramo.
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Indeed most breathable and waterproof is your own skin, so butt naked unfortunately
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 Bugger! Just filled in all their forms. Should have read the terms and conditions before writing all that hype.
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Bugger! Just filled in all their forms. Should have read the terms and conditions before writing all that hype. Or read my first post.... 
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 Just to clarify, I've checked with Cocona and the test scheme is very definitely global and not confined to the US regardless of what the web site conditions may say.
So if you want to apply to take part, just register on the web site. Hope that clarifies things.
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Global eh? Wonder if they'd send one to me then?
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 The site says it's a 30 day test period... does that mean that you have to return the item afterwards (if you're chosen of course) ?
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I don't know, to be honest. I'd be surprised if Cocona wanted 1,000 test garments returned to them, but I'll see if I can find out and report back.
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I've gone for it. I will report back (in fact, I'll have to report back!) if I get chosen. The next major fabric thing is on its way fairly soon. As I understand it, gore-tex, eVent and all similar items are woven membranes. The 'nanotechnology' non-woven membranes currently in development could be perfectly developed for purpose.
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u don't have to be a US Citizen, just a legal resident of the US, even if you are currently living outside the US...so in that sense it's 'global'. at least that's what the rules state. My immediate thoughth was 'wot? more breatheable that Paramo?' I've enjoyed running thru winter blizzards in Germany wearing my paramo kit and ski goggles but now the temperature is moving above zero my Aspira is fully unzipped during the runs. Still too cold to run without a jacket & gloves tho so a breatheable option without the heat would be of great interest. Can't see it being as breatheable as the paramo tho, but I'd be happy to be convinced otheerwise.
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 Pedantically breathability can be measured relatively objectively, so doesn't need user testing. (Well you do seem to get to choose your lab test method to suit  ) Anyway its not easy to see how cocona particles could really help technical breathability. They could however certainly make the thing more comfortable to wear by making the backer more effective. And no it won't be more (or indeed remotely as) breathable as Paramo. Not using a membrane  (it almost certainly won't get near that power shield pro either.).
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