We are proud to utilize ZORREL®
Performance Apparel.
How does
*Dri-Balance™
Moisture Transport Technology Work?
Zorrel Dri-Balance™ technology is a four step process that insures fast
efficient moisture transport.
- Preparation of the Yarn- Both
the cotton and micro fiber polyester have to be technically
treated to prepare them. Our polyester is stripped of any
impurities that adhere to the surface. The combed cotton
 yarns
are specially spun and treated to increase absorbency.
- Two Layer Structure- All Dri-Balance™
fabrics are two layers. The skin side layer is 100% polyester
microfiber. This layer is plaited to an outside surface layer of
100% combed cotton. The micro fiber layers very fine and is
hydrophobic. The cotton layer is denser and is hydrophilic.
Moisture is moved from the skin to the cotton in 3-5 seconds.
The inside poly layer dries from body heat keeping the wearer
dry and cool.
- Knitting-Our engineers have
created elaborate knit structures which optimize the moisture
transport, moisture dispersion in the cotton layer and the
ability for air to move inward to cool the wearer.
- Moisture Transport and
Dyeing-NY engineers found that certain types of dyes, as well as
certain colors, created varying results in moisture transport
rates. Darker colors are denser and contain higher levels of
color, this hampers transport. Our chemical engineers adjust and
regulate each color of dye to maximize transport of moisture.
Why is it
hard to Duplicate Dri-Balance™ Technology?
We have been refining this technology for 15 years. Their biggest
advantage over other makers is their control over the entire
process, we take the raw cotton spin it, knit it, dye it and make
the garments. There is virtually no other company in the world with
the experience and vertical setup to control and optimize the
process.
Advantages of Dri-Balance™ Cotton
Rich Textiles
- 3-5 Seconds moisture transport
rate. The Nike standard for their garments is 15-30 seconds.
- No odor retention. Unlike pure
poly garments which tend to retain odor even after washing Dri-Balance™
garments will be odor free for the life of the garment.
- No snagging- Polyester
garments snag easily. Our shirts will not snag.
- Moisture Management for the
life of the garment- Our tee will maintain 3-5 second wicking
for the life of the garment 50 washings or more.
- Limitless possibilities for
fabric structures- Polyester is very limited as to fabric
structure. Any knit fabric available in cotton can be made in to
Dri-Balance™ fabric.
- More possibilities for
embellishment- A cotton face shirt can be screen printed,
embroidered and heat sealed more easily than polyester and
cotton shirts. The results are by far, superior.
Advantages
of Polyester Moisture Management Shirts:
Faster Drying Rate- Dri-Balance™ fabric transports moisture as
fast as or faster than pure poly garment. The difference is that
once it is on the surface moisture dries faster on polyester than it
does on cotton.
Why Cotton
Moisture Transport has a Bright Future?
If you think about it, most people wear poly shirts mainly in the
gym or while participating in some high physical exercise.
Throughout the rest of their lives
they wear cotton clothing. Most people basically prefer cotton for
almost anything they do.
While a marathon runner or extreme
sport participant requires the quick dry capabilities of a pure poly
product, an average person going to the gym for a workout, or out on
hike will find that cotton rich moisture transport do an efficient
job for their requirements. More than that, this fabric allows the
wearer to add efficient function to their every day life. You do not
have to work out to sweat, you just need to work. Garments with this
technology are perfect for every aspect of an active life. That’s
why we call our tees:
"Performance Wear for
anywhere!"
(*Dri-Balance™ is a
Trademark of Zorrel, Inc.) |
