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Episode 02 / Materials
Pertex
A closer look at the history, technologies and different Pertex fabrics used in technical outdoor apparel — and the questions worth asking about the fabric inside your gear.
In the worksEditorial preview · Final notes and research are forthcoming.
The fabric behind the story
The next episode turns our attention from a finished garment to the material itself. We plan to explore how fabric design responds to different outdoor needs, and why a single brand name never tells the whole story.
What we plan to explore
- The history of Pertex, using a sourced timeline.
- How the different fabric families are described and where they are used.
- The relationship between yarn, weave, finish and garment construction.
- Which questions to ask when comparing two garments made with different fabrics.
Research in progress
This is an editorial preview. Product-specific explanations, source references and interview contributions will be added after research and recording. The release date has not yet been announced.
