British performance clothing and equipment brand Montane has announced the launch of Petrichor, a 100% waterproof three-layer fabric said to set a new standard for PFAS-free protection for high-output outdoor activities.

Developed with advanced construction techniques, Petrichor will be introduced as part of the Autumn/Winter 24 collection of the brand in Cetus Lite and Torren jackets which are optimised for moving fast and light in the mountains.

The new layered fabric consists of a windproof, non-porous hydrophilic membrane that transports water vapour and moisture away from the body, a 100% recycled nylon 21D ripstop face fabric, and a durable tricot lining. The result is a fabric that manages the microclimate of the wearer while delivering unrestricted freedom of movement.

Environmental impact has been considered at every stage of Petrichor’s lightweight construction, with the design team selecting recycled materials, a PFAS-free membrane and a PFC-free DWR.

“Our inspiration for this new technology is rooted in the outdoor spaces where we test our products as well as the commitment that we have to reduce our environmental impact,” says Montane’s marketing director, Matthew Hickman. “We are inherently connected to life outside and this has even filtered through to the choice of the name, which references the evocative smell that rises from the ground after the first drops of rain fall. At a time of change in the industry, there is a need for a PFAS-free, breathable, lightweight, waterproof fabric and Petrichor answers this need.”

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