EXTREMELY LIGHTWEIGHT AND HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL
Climate Control is the main element of our waterproof and breathable shell fabrics. It's a highly performing membrane keeping water and wind out of our protective clothing system and allowing perspiration to escape.
WATERPROOF AND BREATHABLE
Climate Control fabrics contain a PTFE membrane with millions of microscopic pores much smaller than water droplets and much larger than water vapor molecules. Protecting us to remain dry and warm, and allow body moisture to escape.
CLIMB HIGH, CLIMB FAR...
...aim the star, goal the sky
Wherever you go, you shall be save. You have your perfect protection - Climate Control. The rest of your journey depends on you, your fitness and endurance - your body's performance.
THE MEMBRANE
itself is waterproof, windproof and breathable. The microporous structure of our PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) membrane is so well and dense structured that it doesn't allow water (liquid) to enter, however it allows a high level of perspiration (gas) to escape.


WATER REPELLENCY- DWR treatment
The outer surfaces of our highly functional shell fabrics always have a treatment called DurableWaterRepellency (DWR). ....making water drops (liquid) bead up and repelling it on the fabric surface. It is highly recommended, that we renew this treatment after several washings.
The membrane will always keep you dry, however a low degree of DWR might give you a so called "wet look" from the outside.
WATERPROOFNESS
Resistance to water penetration (1). Only garments having a PTFE Membrane (3) and a water column of at least 7000 mm/H2O, we consider waterproof. The outer shell (2) is in addition DWR treated. The membrane protects all insulation layers (4) and preserves your microclimate.


BREATHABILITY- moisture permeability
The property that allows perspiration vapor (1) exiting the skin to pass through our fabrics (2) to the outside air. Sweat on long term makes us wet and cools our body. That makes us freeze at low outside temperatures. High level of humidity feels much colder than low temperatures at dry air. Our highly functional PTFE membrane (3), The Bear Group (4) and all other functional materials we use, have the highest possible breathability, they keep us dry and comfortable.
WINDPROOFNESS
Protection against the wind (1) and it's windchill factor (the temperature experienced in a blowing wind which is below the actual temperature). Cold air does not penetrate our functional garments (2) protected by PTFE membrane (3). This way The Bear Group (4) can keep us warm. The windproofness helps us to preserve our microclimate.

The difference
between HardShell and SoftShell
The HardShells are used as highly functional weather protections in all extreme weather conditions.Their abrasion resistance is high and they can be challenged in the most extreme weather conditions. They are light and have low volume.
The SoftShells are mainly thermal insulated, the shell and inner surface are softer then at HardShells. The inner surface is mainly fleece. They are perfect for daily sports activities in cold and harsh conditions as well as on sunny days. They are not constructed for extreme weather conditions like extreme rain or snow storms. They are light and have more volume then HardShells.
MAYA MAYA is advising
All shell fabrics we use are waterproof, windproof and breathable to the highest possible frontiers. They are perfect in protection. We recommend to read our dedicated care instructions to maintain the high and long lasting performance.