MATERIALS

DrymaxX® brand clothing is designed to perform in extreme conditions. It provides protection and comfort in wind, rain, and snow. A garment made from DrymaxX® waterproof fabric with the right structural features is guaranteed to perform.

Waterproof, windproof, breathable, tested.

DrymaxX® is a water- and windproof, breathable material that’s suitable for use even in severe conditions. The material’s properties are determined by the DrymaxX® membrane. DrymaxX® membrane is bonded to the garment’s surface and/or lining fabric, depending on the garment’s intended use.

Construction of DrymaxX® products

DrymaxX® waterproof fabric on its own is not enough to make a product waterproof. DrymaxX® products are designed and manufactured in such a way that their construction prevents moisture from getting inside. All seams are protected with seam tape. Embroidery and logos are taped on the inside of the product. Pockets, zips and vents are designed so as not to let moisture inside the product. Besides clothing, DrymaxX® is used in footwear and gloves.

Washing and care instructions for DrymaxX® products

DrymaxX® products must be washed separately, inside out. Spinning, tumble drying and wringing may damage the product. Do not dry clean. Specific washing instructions for each DrymaxX product can be found on the care label.

Don’t damage the DrymaxX® membrane!

The DrymaxX® membrane may be damaged by perforations caused by safety pins, etc. If a DrymaxX® product develops a tear or hole, it must be taped after sewing to ensure that it is waterproofed. The use of waterproofing substances containing silicone is not recommended.

DrymaxX® structure classification

- DrymaxX® Nano – Extreme breathability for demanding conditions

Designed for high intensity training in various moist conditions. With special microporous technology this membrane can offer lightness and optimal balance between waterproofness and high breathability.

- DrymaxX® Ultimate - Ultimate protection and performance

Designed for activities that require ultimate water resistance, breathability and durability in extreme conditions and environments.

- DrymaxX® All Weather - Focus on performance

The ideal choice for outdoor and winter sports in all conditions featuring outstanding water resistance and breathability

- DrymaxX® Classic - Waterproof comfort

The ideal choice for light and comfortable exercise in normal every day or rainy conditions.

- DrymaxX® Lite - Ideal urban protection

Designed for the urban everyday need for protection against the rain, snow and wind.

Is a stretch fabric suitable for active sports, hiking, trekking and even for leisure use. The material repels both wind and moisture and it is breathable. As the material has good wicking performance, it dries quickly. The material has no membrane, its surface fabric is tightly woven and its inner surface can be either combed or smooth, depending on the application.

We only use certified or recycled down.

All of our virgin down is certified to the Responsible Down Standard. The RDS independently certifies down against animal welfare requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. From farm to factory. Every stage is certificated, ensuring that animals:  Are not live-plucked, force-fed, have been treated with respect, throughout their lives and the down is a by-product of the food industry.

Is an effective material that transfers moisture from the skin and maintains a pleasant and dry feel, even in intense use. The material does not absorb water itself, so it dries quickly. Materials manufactured with  Active Dry® technology are used in technical shirts and pants, lining fabrics, underwear, and layering garments.

A windproof material that is used in products that require first-class wind resistance, breathability and good water resistance. The Stormwall® high technical features are based on special knitting technology, connecting the surface and lining fabric together or adding coating to fabric inner surface.

The result is breathable, light material which offers products for active use. In addition to clothing, the Stormwall® membrane is also used in gloves and winter caps. 

PrimaLoft® wadding technology originated from the needs of the US military to develop a synthetic water resistant option to down. The PrimaLoft® wadding technology is based on the smallest fibres the technology has to offer.

The fibre size is less than 1 denier (the average fibre size is 2.5-6 denier). These extremely small fibres are able to bind volumes of air inside their wadding structure, resulting in excellent warmth and lightness. PrimaLoft® also repeals water effectively and dries quickly. This is based on the fibre structure and a permanent water resistance treatment added to the fibre.

The treatment of PrimaLoft® fibres reduces the capacity of the fibres absorb moisture while makeing it water-resistant. PrimaLoft® wadding is the best option for cold and wet condition.

With extra fine and soft fibers this filling creates lofty feeling and super warm result. Many layers of fine fibers can capsule air very effectively and thus can be used in the coldest conditions.

Wool as a material is naturally antibacterial and it is suitable also for technical, active use products. We prohibit wool from farms that practise mulesing of sheep.

Is thin, lightweight padding, which offers excellent thermal insulation with technical and waterproof materials. This microfiber padding is supple and warm. It maintains its properties well in demanding conditions and in the wash.

Products that are light as possible and can easily be packed for example into the items own pocket and/or hood. Airlite products carry the Weight Series marking, indicating the weight class of the product.

The Weight Series value ( 50,100, 200 etc) is determined according to the measured weight in size M for men and size 38 for women. The value is not definitive. For example, the weight of Weight Serie 200 product is 200-299g.

Waterproof DrymaxX membrane is made of 100% PU, and completely FC free. Membrane is laminated into lining material, which is usually moisture wicking mesh (exceptions in some winter boots). Lining is in sock construction, all seams taped with waterproof tape. This means, that even if the shoes get wet, feet stay dry.

All DrymaxX shoes are built with the same construction, and are all 100% waterproof, no water pillars to measure it. The function is based on osmosis and nano-filtering, meaning the membrane allows small vapor molecules to pass, but not the bigger water molecules. In theory the membrane itself is very breathable, but all the other materials and layers, will affect on that feature. Also sock material has big effect, as wool and cotton are so absorbing materials, that they will prevent membrane working. That is why technical socks are recommended for best experience.

Memory foam is trade name for visco-elastic PU foam, that was originally developed by NASA for space travel. It is naturally antibacterial, as it is so dense that bacteria can’t survive on it.

Same time it is airy and soft, and it reacts to temperature, forming supportive cushioning in just the right shape. Commonly used in mattresses for comfort, in footwear it is mostly used in footbed for same reasons.

Freelock is South Korean speed- and safety laces system. It is very easy grasp – just turn the disc clockwise to tighten, and anti-clockwise to loosen.

This is easy to do with one hand, with gloves on. It gives nice snug fitting, without worry of loosen laces. Halti is gives Freelock System 2 years guarantee, also spare parts and tools are available.

Softshell is trade name for water repellent smooth and soft textile, with woven surface and knit backing. In footwear Softshell is lightweight and comfortable option, while it is not the most durable or protective.

Softshell is most useful in outdoor lifestyle walking shoes, combined with waterproof membrane. All Softshell used in Halti shoes is made of recycled polyester from plastic bottles. The country of origin is China, Haiyan Haili green Fiber Co.Ltd 

3M Thinsulate is lightweight, synthetic, breathable and moisture resistant insulation used in winter boots for cold weather. 1.5 – 3 Clo value, 100% polyester and hypoallergenic.

Textiles based in renewable materials, or so called bio-based materials, are mostly used in lining, where durability is not the major requirement.

Mesh linings, for example, are made from GRS certificated alternative fibers such as coffee, sugar cane and bamboo. Also wool or organic cotton can be used together with recycled PES for knit upper materials.

Usually leather used in shoes is cow hide, as it is strong and durable. Skins are by-product of meet industry, no cows are killed or bred for the skins.  Leather has been used in footwear for thousands of years, and it has many qualities that people appreciate, such as breathability, flexibility and durability.

And when cared well, it lasts decades. To achieve all that, hides must be processed in tanneries. Most common is chemical tanning, that produces beautiful and strong leathers. Chrome is the main chemical used in tanning, and the chemical trace of chrome is very closely monitored by EU, and by Halti. We have zero tolerance for Chrome6 residues. 

Waterproof Polyester

Both sides PU coated Ripstop Polyester. Seam taped, waterproof construction.

Ripstop Polyamide

This Polyamide fabric is made from high density fiber. Fabric is coated with PU on reversed side and water repellent treatment on the top side.

Tarpaulin

Strong and waterproof material. Tarpaulin can also be welded by the seams.

Recycled Ripstop Polyester

Fabric with Ripstop structure as reinforcement. Polyester material is made of recycled PET bottles. Suitable for light products.

Velveton

Soft, non-rustling fabric for hunting backpacks. Waterproof membrane is on the reverse side of the fabric.

Recycled Polyester

Comfortable and flexible waterproof fabric used in back packs and bags intended for daily use. Triple Pu coating. Polyester material is made of recycled PET bottles.

Recycled 20D Mini Ripstop Polyamide

Fabric surface made with water repellent coating.

Recycled Rip stop Polyester

Fabric made of recycled PET bottles; fabric surface made with water repellent coating.

Soft Touch Polyester

This fabric, treated by a special method, has a soft, fluffy surface that disperses and evaporates moisture and is comfortable against the skin.

Sleeping bag insulations

All down used by Halti is collected from birds that are already dead. Down or feathers are not plucked from living birds.

Down

A natural product recovered from poultry produced for food.

Fill power

The fill power value is expressed in the springiness and bounce of the down. 700 is an extremely high value and reflects good insulation and the high quality of the down.

Down 90/10

Down 90% and small feathers 10 %, giving the filling more springiness and lightness.

Microtherm THERMOFILL

Recycled cluster fiber filling. The Polyester filling is made of recycled PET bottles.

Quattrofill 7

Seven-holes fiber, which stores heat within it and insulates efficiently against cold.

Wool insulation

The wadding is made using European 100% Natural sheep wool

TPU

Thermoplastic Polyurethane. Laminated on fabrics for mattresses to make the mat airproof.

Recycled 150D Polyester

Lightweight fabric made from recycled PET bottles. TPU lamination

150D Polyester

Robust and strong fabric with PVC lamination.

Diamond Ripstop Polyester

Fabric reinforced with Ripstop structure. Suitable for lightweight products.

Tent fabrics (Fly sheet)

- DrymaxX Shield fabric

20D Silicone Nylon R/S. PFC free, 20D Ripstop Polyamide fabric with 5000mm PU coating on inside and silicone-treated on outside. Waterproof seam tape.

- Polyester Ripstop

Quality outer tent material, coated with PU to make it waterproof. This material has also taped seams thereby improving the waterproofing further. Ripstop structure strengthens the fabric and improves the tear-resistance.

- Silver coated Polyester

Basic fabric is a normal Polyester, but silver color has been added to the PU. The silvering improves heat reflectance away from the tent fabric. This property is especially good in lean-tos and rescue blankets.

- Polyester PU

Quality outer tent material, coated with PU to make it waterproof. This material has also taped seams thereby improving the waterproofing further.

Tent fabrics (inner tents)

- 20D Polyamide mesh

Mosquito proof mesh with excellent breathability

- Breathable Ripstop Polyamide

Used in inner tents. Water-repellent fabric that ventilates a tent well. Ripstop structure strengthens the fabric and improves the tear-resistance.

- Breathable Polyester

Used in inner tents. Water-repellent fabric that ventilates a tent well.