In the first case, which can be found on our
Voyager3C and
Discovery pants, the material is laminated with a membrane, becoming one with it. Producing lighter and more versatile garments by allowing a direct air flow when adjustable vents exist, this technique is complex since each seam must be sealed afterwards with a thin strip of membrane, added manually on each area that has met a needle. The choice of materials, which must remain breathable and efficient, as well as the important amount of manual work required for the sealing process, makes this type of garment more expensive.
The second option is to ensure the waterproofing via a membrane. This membrane is independent, it “floats” inside the jacket, glove, shoe or pants. Between the outer shell and the comfort lining. Made of an extremely thin material that does not let water through, it is designed with the minimum of seams possible. Seams that are also as many holes, which must be sealed with a special machine. This very technical operation, which requires a great deal of attention to detail, concentration and time, is only carried out at Furygan by a person qualified for each type of garment. During this step, links are trapped in the seams, which will in turn be inserted into the seams of the outer shell. This secures the membrane to the rest of the garment, which becomes waterproof, without having to pierce it directly.