A Matter of Fabrics
drirelease® fabrics retain a natural, soft feel whilst reaching the industry’s highest standards for dryness—up to four times faster than standard cotton.
A core fabric within our updated Outdoor Active range, drirelease is woven into select short and long-sleeve tees, plus some active vests. With no added chemicals or irritants to wash out over time, the fabric can keep up with the demands of the trail, or multiple wears over an extended backpacking trip.
Why We Use It
drirelease fabrics offer a blend of synthetic hydrophobic (water repelling) and natural hydrophilic (water absorbing) fibres. The built-in combo pulls moisture and sweat away from the skin and pushes it to the exterior of the fabric, where it can evaporate quickly.
Its main point of difference to other fabrics is the soft, almost cotton-like feel that’s super comfortable on the skin when moving. Perfect for hiking, backpacking, trail running, gravel riding, climbing and the downtime in between. Another great layer for off-grid camping and van trips too, as you can wear these active tees for a few days without getting too whiffy...
Where You'll Find It
Its material properties mirror those of virgin plastics, meaning there is no sacrifice in durability, performance, or longevity when using NetPlus 100% post-consumer recycled nylon as the base material in our men’s boardshorts.
As we continue to evolve our Active Outdoor range, NetPlus is helping us tread a little lighter, without compromise.
