XTREME-DRI_FABRIC_SPECS4.pdf

The fabric “Xtreme Dri” employs today’s most innovative fabric technology. This fabric is designed for high performance wear and NO SUBSTITUTIONS ARE PERMITTED.

Performance wear fabrics are available to all manufacturers, but Xtreme Dri is exclusive to Stanbury Uniforms, Inc. Xtreme Dri allows fabric breathability, thermal insulation, moisture management and odor neutralization. Xtreme Dri has the ability to wick moisture away from the wearer so that it can quickly evaporate, which allows the wearer to stay comfortable through climate control in any temperature. Wicking properties move moisture away from the body and result in quick evaporation time, enabling the garment to dry faster. Performance apparel fabrics, including Xtreme Dri, are different than the standard polyesters that have been available to the band uniform industry, including, but not limited to 1933, 420, 960, 6248, 4030 and 460. Performance apparel is not just a generic term and should not be a “catch all” name for any and all polyesters standardly used in the band uniform industry.

Using Xtreme Dri means that the garment will be dryer, lighter, cooler and/or warmer, more comfortable and perform better over the lifetime of the garment. Xtreme Dri is temperature moderating, therefore keeping the body cooler in hot weather and warmer in cool weather. It is important to realize that all performance wear products are not the same. It is difficult to know the differences because the performance features cannot necessarily be seen or felt. Many fabric mills use topically applied chemicals to enhance wicking that washes out after five to ten washings. This is unacceptable and not true of Xtreme Dri fabric.

These specifications encompass methods and materials yielding only the highest quality garment, through specifying only the highest quality materials, components, accouterments and designating only time-proven tailoring of the highest standard. Make note that some methods and materials have been judged inferior and unacceptable and are so noted herein. These standards are so stated to insure a garment having a functional lifetime retention period of at least eight to ten years, with normal care and maintenance being exercised.

Specific fabric colors/shades (for example-Raven Black) are found in the Uniform Specifications and will be first quality with no flaws or imperfections. The material is a water and stain repellent fabric, thus eliminating the need for a special treatment. Because there is NO wool content, moth-proofing this fabric is not necessary.

Xtreme Dri fabric must have the following characteristics:

Performance for the Life of the Garment - The qualities in Xtreme Dri fabric are inherent in the fiber structure itself; there are no treatments or additions of other materials, thereby providing consistent performance wash after wash.

Fabric Specifications

Evaporative Cooling by Lifting Moisture Away from Wearer - Moisture is lifted away from the wearer which keeps the body cooler in warm weather and warmer in cold weather.

Stain Resistant – No chemical treatment of fabric to prevent stains is acceptable.

Once again, this is a natural occurrence with Xtreme Dri fabric. Most stains come as liquids and Xtreme Dri resists those stains through the special weave and type of monofilament used in its construction. By keeping the liquid from being sucked up, you prevent the stain from happening. Hydrophobic polymers are pressed into the fabric and then baked to make tiny whiskers, of which about 1,000 can fit across a thread of fabric (about 1,000 nanometers across). These whiskers make the fabric hydrophobic, so it is part of the fabric and makes the fabric stain repellant.

Wrinkle Resistant – Xtreme Dri does not use a finishing agent to enhance its wrinkle resistance. It is a natural characteristic of this particular fabric. Problems are associated with wrinkle resistant finishes such as attracting grease and oil stains, fabric degradation and environmental concerns. Fabrics with wrinkle resistant finishes are not acceptable.

Quick Drying - Xtreme Dri fabric doesn’t absorb moisture into the fiber, so drying time is minimal. It is HYDROPHOBIC – which means “water hating”.

Mechanical Stretch - Xtreme Dri fabric has more expandability without the use of chemicals and additives, such as spandex filament yarns, commonly known as Lycra.

Therefore, the stretch factor is inherent in the fabric and permanent for the life of the fabric. Spandex yarn fabrics cannot be submitted to high temperatures because it will melt and, therefore, will not be acceptable.

Odor Management - Bacteria, mold and mildew cannot grow on Xtreme Dri fabric, and will not damage the fiber. A garment that is washed regularly under supervised guidelines will not retain body odors because the moisture is drawn to the top of the fabric, where it will then evaporate without residual odor.

Washable and Dry Cleanable – Xtreme Dri offers significant savings in dry cleaning expense, and is environmentally friendly.

Color Fast - Xtreme Dri fabric has the color introduced into the fiber itself in the liquid stage. Xtreme Dri fabric will hold its color indefinitely.

Durable – Xtreme Dri has superior “tear strength” to all other fabrics available for band uniform applications. There is virtually no pilling, and it is resistant to snagging.