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Hydroguard Waterproof
Hydroguard Active
Hydroguard 50
HBR
HBR Microporous
HBR EN
HBR PTFE
HBR Retain
HBR Air

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SympaTex
  • Branded product recognized worldwide
  • ASTM 1671 Blood Borne Pathogen
  • Resistant Compliant
  • 100,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 38.4 mg/cm2
  • Copolymer 70% polyester, 30% polyether
  • 50% bio-based castor oil, 50% polyamide (recyclable)
  • Can be laminated with a bio-based lining
  • Adhesive lamination
  • 50,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 38.2 mg/cm2
  • Must utilize special HBR® BIO seam sealing tape
HBR Air
  • PU Nano-fiber Membrane
  • The most breathable waterproof membrane on the market
  • Excellent waterproof performance

 

 UnitTest MethodTest Result
WeightG/M2ASTM D-3776:20179.0
ThicknessMMASTM D-1777:20150.018
WidthCMISO5025:2017155
WVPMG/H.CM2EN ISO 20344:201137.2
WaterproofFLEXESFLEX TEST>100,000
HBR Retain
  • Retain offers equivalent to 400 grams of insulation without the weight, thickness, or bulk
  • Paper-thin, lightweight, waterproof, wind-proof, and breathable
  • Revolutionary space-aged aluminum technology — goes from a solid to a gas, back to a solid.
  • 25,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 25.6 mg/cm2
  • Can use non-insulated patterns
  • Greatly reduces overall weight of the boot
  • Highly technical visual two-tone look
  • Hang Tags available
  • Waterproof, breathable membrane made with post-consumer content and polyester. Available in several recycled percentage options.
  • Can be used with our recycled NATURETEX® linings
  • Laminated using flame lamination (glue-free process)
  • 25,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 27.1 mg/cm2
HBR PTFE
  • Waterproof, breathable membrane
  • 60% PTFE and 40% polyurethane
  • 100,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 42.6 mg/cm2
HBR EN
  • 100% polyester, waterproof, breathable membrane
  • Passes EN Standards
  • 50,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 41.2 mg/cm2
HBR Microporous
  • 100% Polyurethane
  • 75,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 36.1 mg/cm2
HBR
  • Polyester, nonporous
  • ASTM 1671 Blood Borne Pathogen Resistant Compliant
  • 100,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 37.8 mg/cm2
Hydroguard 50
  • Great value
  • 25,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 15.8 mg/cm2
  • POP/hangtags
  • TPU, nonporous
  • Environmentally friendly lamination
Hydroguard Active
  • Great value
  • 25,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 — Result 16.2 mg/cm2
  • POP/hangtags
  • Polyurethane, nonporous
  • Environmentally friendly
Hydroguard Waterproof
  • #1 selling membrane for footwear in the world
  • Great value
  • 50,000 waterproof flexes
  • MVT Test Method EN ISO 20345 – Result 20.1 mg/cm2
  • POP/Hangtags
  • Polyurethane, nonporous