Lowe Alpine's popular Dryflo base layer kit is getting a Spring
revamp aimed at keeping it ahead of the competition and the company
also has a new range of high performance expedition wear on the
cards.
Dry Zone
Dryflo gets a new technology called 'Dry Zone' - it's a technique
which allows Lowe to use two different 'knitted structures' in the
same garment without a potentially irritating seam between the
two.
And so what? It means Lowe can use a finer yarn with a more open knit
in areas where the body produces higher levels of moisture during
activity/. The different material in these hot, damp spots is
designed to allow moisture to escape faster - think higher wicking at
your armpits, chest area and the sides of your trunk if you're a
bloke.
Women, say Lowe, have different body hotspots, which means that
the customised zones are very different. But then as we all know,
women don't sweat, they just glow discreetly. Still, it should at
least stop your partner from nicking your fave base layer top when
you need it most...
The Dryflo Zone zip-neck top retails at £35 for men and
women, while the Zone T comes in at £30. Both should be in the
shops from late February. Details of stockists from the Lowe
web site.
New Expedition Range
Also in the pipeline for later in the year is a new range of
expedition gear targeted squarely at the world of high end
mountaineering in extreme conditions. Lowe says that the range pays
particular attention to detailing, with 'gum drop' wrist pulls and
zipper tabs 'for performance at very low temperatures' - presumably
that means with gloves.
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New Apex
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Ease of movement is the other major priority for the range of shell
and insulation garments. Lowe says there's an 'ergonomic sculptured
fit, giving reduced bulk for better harness and gear visibility.
Stretch fabrics, and pre-curved elbow and arm articulation allow huge
mobility. Fabric welding creates clean lines and low bulk, plus
water-resistant zips and a new design Swivel-sight hood add
functionality.'
Sounds interesting and very high end technical. More details when
we have them.
