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Extra performance requires special care!
The “Soft-Shell” concept offers a level of comfort that can not be achieved with waterproof breathables. Soft-Shell Systems promise the highest level of air/moisture exchange unimpeded by coatings, laminations, seals or barriers. Soft-Shell systems pass more air and vapor in one minute than a waterproof breathable can pass in 24 hours. Soft-Shell systems are suitable for keeping dry during strenuous activity by using body heat to keep water in the Vapor State till carried away by huge ventilation.
Soft-Shell Systems work as long as water vapor does not begin to condense before it is removed. This requires that the fabrics be maintained totally free of detergent residue. Oil and dirt seed condensation and coalesce moisture, creating wetness. Wetness anywhere in the system lowers the temperature as it tries to evaporate and thus causes more condensation. Soon the vicious cycle has increased the water content to the point where airflow stops and you are rapidly soaked. Needless to say, if it is raining the fabric must shed water and remain dry. If it becomes wet, it is a complete barrier and stops the entire Soft-Shell System.
Only Sport-Wash residue-free laundry detergent can keep Soft-Shell Systems operating at peak efficiency.
Washing with Sport-Wash restores all the features that are destroyed by the residue of all other detergents. Air pollution, dirt, oils, rinse water hardness, and especially the residues of other cleaning products all seed condensation, change moisture management, and negate water repellents. Sport-Wash removes contamination and leaves no residue, thus restoring the function of Soft-Shell Systems.
The DWR (Durable Water Repellents) found on some new fabrics are quite robust. If they fail in just one or two washings, chances are they can be completely restored by re-washing in Sport-Wash and ironing to reorient the molecules. In cases where the DWR still fails to bead water, it can be replaced permanently and economically with a single application of Permanent Water-Guard. (Choose item # 1356 for cotton and natural fibers, or item # 1357 for Nylon, Polyester and other synthetics.)
Go ahead and create your own Soft-Shell System from new or old-favorite no barrier fabrics. Remember water is the enemy. Use Sport-Wash to keep your DWR at peak performance and all your layers so clean and residue free that they will not encourage condensation. Enjoy super ventilation for exertion without wetness.
When temperature and humidity drop enough for partial barriers like waterproof breathables to be effective, they too can be maintained at peak efficiency with Sport-Wash.
Finally, under the extreme conditions that warrant closed cell foams and vapor barriers to retain extra heat and moisture against the skin, Sport-Wash is still the first choice. It eliminates odors and irritation caused by detergent residue against warm moist skin.
Choosing appropriate clothing systems has never been more confusing but it’s easy to maximize the performance of every system from Soft-Shell to full vapor barrier; simply use Sport-Wash residue free detergent.
Boot Care
How to take care of your hard-working leather.
How to treat and protect the leather of ice skates.
SNO-SEAL Instructions
Benefits of SNO-SEAL
Product information on Welt-Seal.
Which to use?
N-O-DOR II Insert.
Information on the hard working but sensitive Sport Wash Hair & Body Soap.
Leaflet on the clean-rinsing Sensi-Clean Shampoo & Body Gel.
Discusses proper care of performance fabrics.
Why Sport-Wash is perfect for all your laundry needs.
Product leaflet for Sensi-Clean laundry detergent.
Soft-Shell Systems Breathability Without Barriers.
Odor Oxidizer Instructions.
Deer sense of smell.
Caring for acu's and bdu's.
Caring for performance fabrics.
How to properly care for cloth diapers.
Differences between soap and detergent.
Discusses proper care of these specialized fabrics.
Discusses proper care of performance fabrics.
Clemson University evaluating Sport-Wash against other detergents.
Clemson University evaluating Sensi-Clean against other detergents.
Flammability of Children's sleepwear testing.
Rinsability differences between Sensi-Clean and Tide.
How Sensi-Clean and other Atsko products help you avoid rashes, allergies, and other side effects.
Why Sport-Wash is perfect for all your laundry needs.
Product leaflet for Sensi-Clean laundry detergent.
Soft-Shell Systems Breathability Without Barriers.
50 Consecutive Test Durability
Loss of repellency by washing
Do it yourself Repellency Test
The effects of the sun and the protection U-V-Block can afford.
Skin Cancer and how Atsko products can help protect you.
Proper usage of U-V-Block
Protect yourself from the sun.
U-V-Protective Standards.
U-V Transmittance Meaurements.
UV Transmittance Properties
Article from Wounds1.com.
Information on Permanent Water-Guard Trigger Spray.
Information on Permanent Water-Guard Aerosol.
Water-Guard Extreme Benefits.
Camo Conspiracy
HE Washing Detergents.
How Sensi-Clean and other Atsko products help you avoid rashes, allergies, and other side effects.
Ingredients List.
Information on Pro-Tech-Skin cream.
The effects of the sun and the protection U-V-Block can afford.
Skin Cancer and how Atsko products can help protect you.
Protect yourself from the sun.
U-V-Protective Standards.
U-V Transmittance Meaurements.
Enhance performance of skin and hair treatments.
Article from Wounds1.com.
Information on the hard working but sensitive Sport Wash Hair & Body Soap.
Leaflet on the clean-rinsing Sensi-Clean Shampoo & Body Gel.
How to use Pet Cleanup Kit.
How to use Pet Shampoo.
Product information on the Rapid-Rod gun barrel cleaner.
The way fish, game, and birds see and smell and how you can stay camouflauged to them.
Reference for more information on UV and Color vision.
Camo Conspiracy
Tips for applying U-V-Killer.
Bill Jordan
Detectability and Visibility
Proving the Obvious
Color Vision in Deer
N-O-DOR II Insert.
Information on the hard working but sensitive Sport Wash Hair & Body Soap.
How to take care of your hard-working leather.
How to treat and protect the leather of ice skates.
Product information on Welt-Seal.
Information on Permanent Water-Guard Trigger Spray.
Information on Permanent Water-Guard Aerosol.
Water-Guard Extreme Benefits.
Information on the Water-Guard Products
50 Consecutive Test Durability
Loss of repellency by washing
Do it yourself Repellency Test
Discusses proper care of these specialized fabrics.
Discusses proper care of performance fabrics.
Why Sport-Wash is perfect for all your laundry needs.
Product leaflet for Sensi-Clean laundry detergent.
Soft-Shell Systems Breathability Without Barriers.
Discusses proper care of these specialized fabrics.
Discusses proper care of performance fabrics.
How to properly care for cloth diapers.
Why Sport-Wash is perfect for all your laundry needs.
Product leaflet for Sensi-Clean laundry detergent.
Soft-Shell Systems Breathability Without Barriers.
Information on Permanent Water-Guard Trigger Spray.
Information on Permanent Water-Guard Aerosol.
50 Consecutive Test Durability
Loss of repellency by washing
Do it yourself Repellency Test
Article from Wounds1.com.
Proper usage of U-V-Block
Protect yourself from the sun.
U-V-Protective Standards.
U-V Transmittance Meaurements.
UV Transmittance Properties
The way fish, game, and birds see and smell and how you can stay camouflauged to them.
Artice from thescientist.com
Tips for applying U-V-Killer.
Reference for more information on UV and Color vision.
Learning to use the UV Light
Bill Jordan
Detectability and Visibility
Proving the Obvious
Color Vision in Deer
N-O-DOR II Insert.
Information on the hard working but sensitive Sport Wash Hair & Body Soap.
Camo Conspiracy
Why Atsko is green.
Feel good phrases.
Legacy of Conservation
Performance is Sport-Wash's greenest feature.
Don't Be fooled by Feel-Good green.
Recycling VS. Restoration
Restore it or Replace it.
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