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"Like everyone else, Palm has its own views on breathable fabrics. Its XP200 is the heavier-duty, higher-breathability choice. In my article on Bomber Gear, I described their "2.5 layer" fabric which uses a matrix of raised dots to provide spacing. Palm's XP200 uses the same dot array approach but retains the traditional third layer. Palm's other breathable fabric is their XP70. Its lighter weight puts it nearer the "comfort" end of the spectrum, and farther from the "rugged" end. That's the basic tradeoff in performance fabrics: The more rugged they are, the stiffer and less comfortable they become."
Story (Submitted by Noel Sat Jun 19, 2004 )
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