Hakro 2020

PIQUÉ Is a fabric with alternately slightly
elevated and recessed points, thus conferring
a stitched appearance on the fabric.
Piqué is a classical material for polo shirts.
POLYESTER FABRICS are tear-resistant,
lightweight and absorb almost no moisture.
Moreover, they offer a well-balanced
ratio between insulation, moisture transport,
tear and abrasion resistance. This is
why they are presently the fabrics most
often used for functional and sportswear.
Since Polyester fibres are manufactured
sythetically, there is a large range of
various fibres to choose from for every
requirement on the product. The properties
demanded of the fabric differ widely
and impact on the function, the moisture
transport and the wearing comfort of the
garment.
PRO LABEL is a sign marking the suitability
of a product for professional textile
care. It contains instructions pertaining
to the standardised washing and drying
procedures as applied in commercial
laundries.
ZIPPERS HAKRO uses quality zippers
made by YKK ® which ensures that you may
open and close your zipper umpteen times
without breaking even one tooth.
RIPSTOP Extremely tear-resistant fabrics
that are woven using a special technique.
Thicker threads are interwoven with the
otherwise thinner material at regular
intervals. This makes the weave especially
stable and resistant to tearing.
SOFTSHELL involves the combination
of an external and middle layer of clothing
in a single product. Such garments have
a smooth outer layer, are windproof and
water-resistant. Inside, they have a soft
surface and are comfortable to wear.
Softshell coats and jackets are elastic and
ideally suited for use as
workwear thanks to the freedom of movement
they offer.
SOFTSHELL LIGHT is a breathable, hardwearing,
water-resistant and windproof
material consisting of a lightweight 2-layer
softshell reliant on TRIACTIVE ® PRO technology.
It’s suitable for use in all indoor and
outdoor activities.
STRETCH The addition of LYCRA ®
enhances the stretch qualities of fabrics,
thereby improving the freedom of movement
and the comfort of the garment.
KNITTED FABRIC apparel is, in comparison
to woven or tubular knitwear thicker,
heavier and better insulating. Making
meshes by means of one thread or yarn
and two or more needles yields an elastic
purl/knitwear.
SWEAT AND LINING FABRIC This is a
knitwear fabric with homogenous surface,
usually a tubular knit, with a soft lining
thread integrated in such a way that it
remains invisible thanks to a cover thread
on the outer side. The readymade fabric
displays evenly knitted meshes on the
outside while the inside can be strongly
brushed pile. The inside brushing of sweatware
may lead to fuzzing which, however,
will cease after several washings.
TEXTILE PERSONALISATION Customisation
of products, for example by
means of embroidery or printing, is known
as “personalisation”. Standard options
include the placing of a logo on the front
or rear of an item. HAKRO clothing is perfectly
designed for subsequent personalisation.
Thanks to their unusually smooth
finishes, they allow for excellent and longlasting
results.
TEXTILE WEIGHT The textile surface
weight is the weight in grams per square
metre of a fabric. It represents an
important indicator of product quality.
THINK GREEN – WASH AT 30 °C
Nowadays, washing at 30°C is perfectly
sufficient. Washes will still come out clean
as today’s detergents are effective even
at low temperatures. The bonus for the
environment is that washing at 30°C will
save up to 40% electricity. This is why
HAKRO has launched its “THINK GREEN –
WASH AT 30°C” campaign. We hope you
take part, too!
TRIACTIVE ® This high-quality functional
fabric helps wick moisture more quickly
to the outside thanks to the multi-channel
technology used in the special thread
design, making it ideal for activities involving
high levels of perspiration.
TRIACTIVE ® PRO refers to a waterproof
and windproof fabric that is permeable
to water vapour. HAKRO uses TRIACTIVE ®
PRO in all situations where the clothing
needs to offer very good levels of breathability,
permeability to water vapour and
waterproofing.
WASHING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
All HAKRO products are provided with
specially devised care guidelines. Please
pay careful attention to these.
WATER COLUMN This is the measurement
unit used for the density of fabrics.
The water column indicates how much
water can remain on the material before
it lets in moisture. A one-metre water
column corresponds to approximately
0.098 bar. Garments with a water column
of 1300mm or above may be considered as
waterproof.
WINDPROOFING Windproof clothing
is designed to prevent the wearer from
quickly losing heat as a result of the wind.
The higher the wind speed, the colder the
temperature experienced. This means that
an external temperature of –1° will feel like
–21° C in wind speeds of 40 miles per hour.
This “wind chill” effect can be countered
by wind-resistant clothing.
ZIP-IN SYSTEM The ZIP-IN SYSTEM
allows 3-in-1 coats and jackets to be combined
in line with the customer’s preferences.
For example, a light and warm loft
jacket may be combined with a breathable
and watertight active jacket. The coats and
jackets are available in a variety of colours
and can be worn either on their own or
together. Thanks to their versatility, they
are suitable for all kinds of uses all year
round.
YARN HAKRO uses only high-quality
yarns from reputable branded manufacturers.
To produce such yarns, threads
are refined. In other words, a minimum of
two or more threads are twisted together,
with the number of twists determining the
level of tear-resistance and therefore the
durability of the seams.
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