The leader in Innovation

introduced the first

waterproof and moisture

permeable fabric in 1979.

Since then Toray was

committed to offering

maximum comfort at any

time under any condition

for the wearer. Over time

this belief led to

breakthroughs and

market shaping

technologies released by

the think tank in Japan.

深は新 - “THE DEEPER, THE NEWER“

JAPANESE

CRAFTSMANSHIP

The Japanese culture is full of

traditions and rituals. One of the

biggest heritage is the art of

manufacturing a samurai sword or

the long tradition in weaving and

sewing kimonos. Also, the will in

Japanese culture to achieve an

improvement in quality or innovation

is unbelievable. For one of thermal

underwear products Toray’s

technicians created more than 2000

different yarn blends in order to find

out the best performance in function,

quality and handfeel. The

combination of tradition and

dedication with state of the art

technology is nowhere else to be

found and makes Toray’s products so

unique.

HIGHEST

PERFORMANCE

STANDARDS

As the leader in innovation Toray

has always set itself high goals in

creating new technologies and

improving already existing ones.

To do so Toray’s engineers work

hand in hand together with

outdoor enthusiasts to get new

input on how to improve their

products. Another key to the high

standards is the 100% vertical

production at Toray. Everything is

done by Toray which leaves no

room for errors or similar by

outsourcing certain steps in

production.

STRETCHING THE LIMITS OF

TECHNOLOGY

“When you dig deep into something,

the result will be new discoveries and

inventions” For Toray this means that

in their research & development

process, they want to dig into a topic,

idea, vision as deep as possible to get

the best results possible. They do not

stop experimenting and testing until

Toray and their developing partners,

such as Bergans are 100% satisfied

with the result – always trying to

pursue the limits of technology. For the

Dermizax membrane Toray lives up to

this philosophy in every processing

step which is why Dermizax is the most

functional and innovative membrane

on the market.

The “smart membrane

family” consists of four

different versions of the

basic Dermizax

nonporous membrane. All

provide a superlative

degree of waterproofness

and breathability

combined with other

smart features such as

moisture management, 4-

way-stretch or self

adjusting temperature

control.

NEXT-GENERATION WATERPROOF

BREATHABLE TECHNOLOGY

Dermizax NX is the premium outerwear

solution in extreme conditions. Engineered

to meet the demands of outdoor specialists

and serious enthusiasts.

THE ADVANCED LEVEL

WATERPROOF BREATHABLE

TECHNOLOGY

The heritage membrane with advanced

moisture management and waterproof

technology. Durable and stable since

decades.

MAXIMUM COMFORT MEETS

MAXIMUM FUNCTION

This membrane also impresses with

improved moisture permeability and great

waterproofness. It is often used in outdoor-

wear for skiing, hicking or other activities

outside.

THE NEW STYLE OF WATERPROOF,

BREATHABLE FABRICS

Due to the special “Dry Technology” finish

and 3D microcapsules these fabrics are

very comfortable to wear but still durable

and highly water proof and moisture

permeable

MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY – THE DERMIZAX ADVANTAGE

WATERPROOF

The extreme

waterproofness of the

Dermizax

membranes is mostly

granted by the

nonporous structure

of the membrane.

This means that the

membrane has no

openings for water to

come in and therefore

is 100% waterproof.

BREATHABLE

The superior breathability

of the Dermizax

membrane is reached by

a special mixture of

polymer yarns. These

yarns contain hydrophilic

polymer molecules, which

absorb water vapor on the

inside (high concentration

of water vapor) and

transport moisture

effectively to the outside

of the membrane (low

concentration of water

vapor). Driving force of

this process is the 2nd law

of thermodynamics which

states that moisture will

always move towards dry.

DURABILITY

Long lasting and always

the same functionality

are key advantages of

the Dermizax

membrane compared to

microporous

membranes (e.g.

GoreTex). The

conventional

microporous membrane

has small pores which

can clog up when

sweating (salt-crystals),

by washing (detergent)

or even with dirt. This

cannot happen with the

Dermizax membrane

because it has no

micro-openings.

DWR-Finish

All Dermizax

membranes are

coated with a special

DWR (Durable Water

Repellent)-finish. This

ensures that the

membrane doesn’t

soak up with water

and keeps its

breathability and

waterproof function.

Without the coating

the water from the

outside would directly

hit the membrane and

get stuck in between

the membrane and

the outer layer making

vapor perspiration

impossible.

THE SMART MEMBRANE

Moisture

Management

Abrasion

Resistance

Washable With

Common Washing

Detergent

Low

Condensation

Rate

ABRASION

RESISTANCE &

COMMONLY

WASHABLE

The nonporous

structure of Toray’s

Dermizax membrane

makes it resistant to

small crystals (e.g. in

washing detergent)

plugging up potential

holes. Also the outer

finish due to no pores

is more durable and

abrasion resistant

than other

membranes.

MOISTURE

MANAGEMENT & LOW

CONDENSATION

A very low condensation

means that there is not a lot of

water vapor which stays inside

of the clothing and causes the

wet feeling after sweating.

Conventional microporous

membranes have exactly this

problem. The microporous

openings can only let a fixed

amount of water vapor pass at

the same time. The

hydrophylic structure of the

Dermizax membrane does not

have these constraints. It

actually increases its diffusion

process and lets more water

evaporate

4-way-Fit

Self-Adjusting

Breathability

Up to 360degree

stretch STRETCH & 4-

way-FIT

Fit and stretch, are

extremely important

for sports activities

because they grant

lower

pressure/resistance

points when moving

and therefore make

the activity easier for

the user. Dermizax

reaches its superior

stretch & fit by a

specially twisted

yarns, which have

different stretch

depending on the

application they are

used for.

SELF-ADJUSTING

BREATHABILITY AND

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

The polymer molecules

responsible for the

breathability have the unique

feature of moving faster at

higher temperature. This

means if the athlete

performance at a higher

intensity, the diffusion

process of sweat and water

vapor will increase and the

clothing will automatically

become more breathable and

transport more water vapor to

the outside and therefore

adjusting the temperature in

the clothing.

BREATHABILITY

A team of scientists at

Toray developed a all new

membrane structure for

Dermizax NX. On a

molecular level the

scientists were able to

create larger spaces within

the membrane molecules.

This allows water vapor to

now escape more efficiently

to the outside and enables

a new dimension of

breathability.

STRETCH

Toray developed a

special twisted yarn to

ensure maximum stretch

in all directions. The

stretch reduces the

pressure points on

elbow and shoulders

significantly so that the

athlete feels more free

and unrestricted in his

movements.

SPECIFICATIONS Waterproofness: 20000 mmH₂O or higher

Breathability: up to around 55000 g/m²/ 24 hrs. or higher

*depending on face fabric and membrane

THE NEXT GENERATION OF WATERPROOF AND BREATHABLE

TECHNOLOGY

FUNCTIONALITY

The nonporous

Dermizax membrane

impresses by its wide

range of functions. It is

extremely waterproof,

greatly moisture

permeable and has a

low condensation rate.

COMFORT

The special outer finish

grants the Dermizax

membrane a very soft

and supple hand feel

compared to the other

membranes in the

market.

MAXIMUM COMFORT WITH MAXIMUM FUNCTIONALITY

The membrane with

advanced moisture

management and

waterproof technology.

Durable and stable

since decades. The

long term product for

outdoor enthusiasts all

around the world.

Established high end

technology. .

Designed to provide

maximum comfort

combined with durable

and waterproof

protection.

Dermizax EV is ideal for

a wide range of outdoor

and winter activities.

Always granting the

perfect combination of

comfort and functionality.

Dermizax NX is the choice for professionals and enthusiasts. Its uncompromised functionality and the extreme light-weight make the NX membrane the leading membrane in the market. Its uncompromised functionality combined with 200% stretch makes it the perfect membrane for intense activities and helps athletes perform better!

-Non porous

-Up to 200% stretch

-High function, light,

soft, comfortable

-Dynamic moisture

management

-Water and wind

resistant

-Non porous

-200% stretch

-High function, light,

soft, very comfortable

-Dynamic moisture

management

-Advanced water and

wind resistant

SPECIFICATIONS

Waterproofness: 20000mmH₂O

Breathability: 10000- 35000g/m²/ 24 hrs.

(depends on shell and membrane)

The Dermizax Family – at a glance:

-Non porous

-200% stretch

-High function, light,

soft, super comfortable

-Dynamic moisture

management

-Hightech water and

wind resistant

SPECIFICATIONS

Waterproofness: 20000mmH₂O

Breathability: 20000 - 45000g/m²/ 24 hrs

(depends on shell and membrane)

SPECIFICATIONS

Waterproofness: 20000mmH₂O

Breathability: 30000- 55000g/m²/ 24 hrs

(depends on the shell and membrane)

The “DryTechnology”

provides a smooth and

soft hand feel on the skin,

which leads to enhanced

wearing comfort. No

lining is needed for this

lamination technology.

SPECIFICATIONS Waterproofness:

20,000mmH₂O or higher

Breathability:

16,000g/m²/ 24 hrs. –

around 30000g/m2/24hrs

The inside layer of the Dermizax 3D membrane consists of a special developed 3D structure which enhances the waterproof-breathability performance and increases airflow. SPECIFICATIONS Waterproofness: 20,000mmH₂O or higher Breathability: 20,000g/m²/ 24 hrs. to around 30000gr/m2/24hrs

The “DT” in Dermizax DT stands for the specially developed

“DryTechnology”. Due to this special finish there is no inner lining

needed. The “Dry Technology” finish already feels smooth and soft on

the skin. The left-out inner lining makes the membrane extremely

lightweight and packable.

Dermizax DT is also very abrasion-resistant. Therefore it is ideal to use

for outdoor activities as well as sports or other work where there is a

light and packable jacket needed.

All of functions of the 3D structure serve the goal to

increase wearing comfort. The membrane reduces

inner condensation by allowing more moisture to

escape into the next layer and away from the skin.

Also it increases the airflow within the 3D structure

which leads to less stickiness and clamminess but

a rather dry and fresh-feeling touch. On the outer

layer, the abrasion resistance has been

strengthened for a better protection against

frequent rubbing as with a backpack or similar.

CARE

INSTRUCTIONS

Based on its group-wide “Ecodream” initiative, Toray has a long-term commitment to promoting recycling of fibers, textiles & susbsitution of fossil oil as well as other environmental preservation activities. Toward the goal of realizing a sustainable low-carbon society, Toray takes a comprehensive approach to ecology.

BIO-BASED

POLYMERS

In 2007 Toray launched

an initiative to develop

and commercialize a

biomass based polymer

toward a non-petroleum-

dependent, low-carbon

society. The resource

used to produce the yarn

is castor oil which can

be extracted from the

castor plant (Ricinus

communis ).

RECYCLING

Toray’s first nylon

recycling project was in

Nagaon 1998 resulting

in several partnerships

around the world to

promote recycling to the

society. Even it is a long

way to go, Toray

believes that a part of

future texile industry will

use recycling as an

alternative of fossil oil.

“Striving to provide solutions to issues

increasingly confronting modern society

such as climate change, steady

depletion of resources, waste reduction

and recycling, the Group pledged to

place priority on the global environment

in all business activities. To this end,

efforts were initiated to collaborate with

industries and communities across the

globe to secure reductions in CO2

emissions consistent with the Group’s

policy to expand Life Cycle

Management-based environmental

businesses.”

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Akihiro Nikkaku President

Toray Industries, Inc.

GLOSSARY

MICROPOROUS MEMBRANE Membrane structure with small holes in the membrane which smaller than a water drop but big enough to let

water-vapor pass. (not used for Dermizax)

NONPOROUS MEMBRANE Structure which has no microscopic holes but is still breathable because of diffusion-process(see breathability)

Used for Dermizax

WATERPROOFNESS Resistance to water penetration. It is indicated by the amount of water pressure that a fabric can withstand without

any water penetrating the fabric.

BREATHABILITY The property that allows perspiration on the skin to pass through a fabric as a vapor to the outside air. It is

indicated through the amount of vapor that can pass through a 1 square meter fabric section in 24 hours.

BREATHABILITY EVALUATION TEST B-1 (Inverted Cup method) (JIS L1099 B-1) A substance such as potassium acetate is placed in a cup and sealed. A piece of test fabric is placed over the cup

with the fabric side to the cup. The cup is inverted in a pan of water. After a specified period of time, the cup is

weighed to see how much water is pulled into the cup through the fabric.

Toray International Europe GmbH

Römerstr. 28

80803 Munich, Germany

phone: +49 89 340 770-91

mail: toray-sportswear-

marketing@toray-intl.de

Bergans of Norway AS

Loesmoen, BOX 293

3301 Hokksund, Norway

phone: +47 32 25 25 00

mail: marked@bergans.no