BLACK DIAMOND AND EMPEL™ TECHNOLOGY: NEW SKI AND WINTER SUSTAINABLE COLLECTION

Posted by Héctor Rubio on November 3, 2021 in black diamond ski, ski | Leave a comment

BLACK DIAMOND AND EMPEL TECHNOLOGY: NEW SKI AND SUSTAINABLE WINTER COLLECTION. Our SKI section bring us today the new Black Diamond collection which has been made with EMPEL^™ collaboration: the world’s first water-free dry fabric finish to deliver sustainable technology.

Black Diamond and EMPEL technology have strengthened their collaboration to improve sustainability in apparel solutions. For the upcoming Winter 21-22 collection, Black Diamond expands its product range with new styles made with this Green Theme Technologies (GTT), taking another step towards a more sustainable footprint.

EMPEL^™ TECHNOLOGY

EMPEL^™ technology is a revolutionary treatment that eliminates the use of water pollution in the finishing of fabrics. The secret lies in the uniform polymers that individually wrap each fiber with a protective, molecularly bonded and water-repellent shield. The EMPEL Dry Finish process contains no water or solvents.

More sustainable production and more advanced performance:

• Fabrics treated with EMPEL^™ do not get wet in case of strong or prolonged storms. They have been subjected to heavy rain tests, demonstrating up to 10 times higher water resistance compared to other solutions. EMPEL technology adheres uniformly to each fiber at the molecular level to improve the natural breathability of the fabric, which improves the overall breathability of the system.
• The unique EMPEL^™ polymer chains contain flexible properties that prevent treated fabrics from becoming rigid or noisy. Wearing a garment treated with EMPEL^™ is therefore a surprisingly smooth and silent experience.
• EMPEL^™ is safe, PFC-free and, according to Oeko-Tex’s independent certifications, meets or exceeds global safety standards.

BLACK DIAMOND AND GTT STATEMENTS:

“Black Diamond partnered with GTT to launch the EMPEL treatment in our products. We saw this technology as the perfect convergence between incredible performance and significant sustainability,” says Brian Larkin, Director of Materials and Apparel Development at Black Diamond.

Kristina Ehrschwendtner, Apparel & Footwear Merchandiser at Black Diamond Europe, confirms “We believe it is our responsibility not only to offer high-end equipment, but to do so while minimising our environmental footprint. With GTT we have an innovative partner that delivers exceptional performance while using clean production methods.”

BLACK DIAMOND AND EMPEL^™ 2021/22

This ski touring layer is designed to protect from the storm while remaining breathable on climbs, has a breathable softshell fabric in key places for thermal regulation, while the chest, shoulders and hood remain impenetrable thanks to black Diamond’s BD.dry™ solution.

The entire fabric is treated with GTT’s Empel PFC-Free finish, an environmentally friendly DWR that is superior in durability and performance. Its elasticity will allow you to move in every way and feel extremely comfortable. Its innovative double center zipper features a built-in mesh panel for ventilation on the climb, and the perforated panel on your neck allows you to breathe freely while protecting your face from fresh air.

The Dawn Patrol Hybrid comes with two chest pockets compatible with the harness for storing furs, an internal pocket and a hood compatible with the ski helmet. Velcro cuffs are combined with a lightweight gaiter on the wrists for maximum protection.

DAWN PATROL HYBRID SHELL: DATA SHEET

• Price: 320 €
• Weight: 500 gr.
• 2020 ISPO GOLD award
• Built with BD.dry™—our engineered waterproof/breathable/windproof solution
• 20,000mm waterproof rating
• 20,000g/m2/24 hr breathability rating
• GTT’s Empel Breathable Water Protection Technology—a revolutionary water-free and PFC-free DWR that’s superior in performance and substantially more durable than other DWR solutions
• 4-way stretch softshell fabric and 2-way stretch BD.dry™ laminated fabric
• Adjustable, ski-helmet-compatible hood
• Two harness-compatible chest pockets that hold skins
• Center front zipper features a built-in mesh panel for ventilation
• Interior chest pocket with media cord entry
• Internal lightweight stretch wrist gaiter
• Internal RECCO® technology in hood
• S-XL

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HIGHLINE STRETCH SHELL

A premium 3-layer alpine layer, the HighLine Stretch Shell combines BD.dry laminated waterproof/breathable solution and Green Theme Technology’s revolutionary Breathable Water Protection – a completely new, environmentally friendly PFC-free DWR that is superior in performance and durability to any other DWR solution – with a lightweight, compact elasticity to create the ultimate high-performance shell for inclement weather. time.

BLACK DIAMOND HIGHLINE STRETCH SHELL: DATA SHEET

• Price: 280€
• Weight: 360 g
• Built with BD.dry™—our engineered waterproof/breathable/windproof solution
• Dry Stretch Nylon 3L with GTT DWR finish
• 20,000mm waterproof rating
• 20,000g/m2/24 hr breathability rating
• Zippered armpit venting
• Fully seam taped
• Adjustable, climbing-helmet-compatible hood
• Adjustable cuff tabs
• YKK Aquaguard Zippers
• S-XL

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APPROACH DOWN HOODY

It is a warm garment for autumn descents, breezed ridges, but also for the most demanding expeditions. It takes up nothing and is ready in an instant to offer reliable alpine warmth. The entire fabric is treated with the PFC-free EMPEL finish, an environmentally friendly DWR that is superior in durability and performance to the rest. It has an Allied HyperDRY goose down insulation™ of 800 fillers and RDS certified.

BLACK DIAMOND APPROACH DOWN HOODY: DATA SHEET.

• Price: 300 €
• Weight: 275 g
• GTT’s Empel Breathable Water Protection Technology—a revolutionary water-free and PFC-free DWR that’s superior in performance and substantially more durable than other DWR solutions
• 800-fill, RDS-certified Allied HyperDRY™ goose down insulation
• Insulated hood with single-pull drawcord adjust
• Front Length: 28.5 in from High Point of Shoulder
• YKK Vislon Slim center front zipper for ultimate packability
• Two YKK® zippered hand pockets and zippered chest pocket
• Jacket packs into hand pocket with a carabiner clip loop
• Elastic hood opening and cuffs
• Slim
• S-XL

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CIRQUE

Designed for winter ski adventures that demand maximum protection against inclement weather and for those aerobic climbs, cirque features a DWR Empel on the outer layer for first-class water repellency, while the excellent Primaloft Gold Cross Core insulation against the wind provides the right amount of heat.

The folding windbreaker creates total protection for the descent and the goatskin palm, with non-slip patches, maximizes the grip needed for the climb.

BLACK DIAMOND CIRQUE GLOVES: DATA SHEET

• Price: 70€
• GTT Empel DWR—A revolutionary PFC-free water repellent finish that is superior in performance and durability
• Pre-curved, articulated finger construction and fit for maximum dexterity
• Wind-hood constructed with ultralight Pertex Quantum Pro fabric and 40 g PrimaLoft Gold Cross Core insulation for added warmth
• Sizes: XS-XL

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