Blacks Gets eVENT Fabrics

Back from the OS Outdoors Show - more about that shortly - but one interesting development that we've not been aware of before, is that Blacks is now producing waterproof jackets using eVENT fabric as part of its own-brand Technicals range.

We've always been impressed with eVENT - in our view it's the most breathable waterproof fabric out there - so it's good to see it potentially getting a wider audience thanks to Blacks' many high street stores.

We don't have full details, but the new jackets, which are in store now, look neat and available in both all-round and lightweight styles. What you won't be getting is cheap eVENT however. The top-end, three-layer Technicals Lethbridge jacket for example, is priced at £199.99. There's also a lightweight eVENT jacket - pictured - in both men's and women's versions.

More details when we have them and maybe even a review.

eVENT Windproof Coming Soon

While we're on the subject, eVENT is also unleashing a windproof fabric later this year and had Rab, Montane and Vau De versions on show on their stand.

Like Gore's Windstopper it promises to be completely windproof, but also thanks to the use of a PTFE membrane, extremely water resistant as well. The membrane itself should keep the water at bay, though in heavy rain, it'll still get in through untaped seams.

More eVENT details at www.eventfabrics.com