World's Most Breathable Waterproof?

Cocona Fabics is not only claiming that its new waterproof material,  Cocona Xcellerator, is the most breathable in the world, but the company is also looking for active outdoors people to try it out for free.


Cocona fabrics are based on carbo extracted from coconuts and embedded into polymers. The carbon is permanently incorporated into the yarn and fibres of the garment and is claimed to combine excellent moisture handling, cooling, odour management and UV protection.

The fabric's used in base - see the Sprayway Tech Tee review - soft shell and mid-layers already, and can even be combined with merino wool to give a high-tec hybrid fabric. The latest development is a 100 per-cent waterproof fabric called Cocona Xcellerator which combines a PU laminate with an inner surface containing Cocona and designed to move moisture rapidly away from the body.

Garments using the fabric will be appearing later this year, but Cocona is looking for 1,000 outdoor folk to try jackets made from Xcelleratore right now and report back. If you want to be part of the test team, all you have to do is head over to www.coconafabrics.com and fill in the form on the web site, simple.

We've got a test garment on the way as well and we'll let you know how we get on.

Note: Although the web site may suggest otherwise, the trial scheme is a global one and not restricted to US citizens, so if you register your details, you will be considered.