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J2 BASELAYER MENS TOP
J2 BASELAYER MENS TOP
J2 BASELAYER MENS TOP
J2 BASELAYER MENS TOP
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J2 BASELAYER MENS TOP

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J2 BASELAYER MENS TOP

EXTENDED BASELAYER PERFORMANCE

Designed for extended use under a drysuit, the J2 Baselayer provides outstanding wicking properties combined with anti-micobial performance. Wicking perspiration away, the J2 maintains a dry zone next to the skin. Air is a better insulator than water and consequently, the baselayer ensures better thermal protection. These properties come into their own when the fabric gets wet as water is wicked away, and with the right combination of drysuit underwear, further away from the fibres of the undersuit.

The J2 was specifically developed for the US Deep Caving Team’s 2013 expedition to explore the Cheve cave system in Mexico, meaning the anti-microbial silver ions embedded within the fibres of the fabric are tried and tested. The J2 enables long, repetitive wear without the risk of skin infections, something which was critical on the US Team’s expedition.

Silver ions are incorporated into the fibres when they are manufactured and cannot be washed off. The silver ions stop the formation of bacterial cell membranes, preventing most bacteria from growing in the fibres, however will not adversely affect the naturally occurring bacteria on the skin itself.

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With excellent anti-microbial performance thanks to the use of silver ion technology, and outstanding wicking from a unique fabric, the J2 baselayer is designed for extended use under a drysuit. Keeping the skin dry can be critical to success, whether it is staying warm, or preventing infections. The J2 baselayer was designed to wick perspiration away from the skin and maintain a dry zone next to the skin. Air is a better insulator than water and consequently, the baselayer ensures better thermal protection. The J2 baselayer system takes this performance further with tried and tested anti-microbial silver ions embedded within the fibres of the fabric. This enables long, repetitive wear without the risk of skin infections developing – something which was critical on the US Deep Caving Team’s 2013 expedition to explore the Cheve cave system in Mexico, for which the J2 was specifically developed. The J2 wicking performance also comes into its own when the fabric gets wet. Water is wicked away from the skin, and with the right combination of drysuit underwear, further away though the fibres of the undersuit. Even in the event of a suit flood, the J2 will retain some of its performance. Silver ions are incorporated into the fibres when they are manufactured, ensuring that the bacteriostatic and antifungal properties of the fabric last. This cannot be washed off. The silver ions prevent the formation of bacterial cell membranes, preventing most bacteria from growing in the fibres of the garment. However, this will not adversely affect the naturally occurring bacteria on the skin itself.

Description

 

A simple, close fitting design with flat seams for next to skin comfort offers the perfect solution under any drysuit underwear. This top is not only easy to don, it has good aesthetics and is extremely comfortable thanks to excellent all-way stretch fabric and flat seams.

Features

 

  • Developed for J2 caving expedition
  • Tested for 19 days, 24hrs a day
  • Anti-microbial silver ion technology
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Fast wicking
  • Extreme performance
  • Perfect for extended drysuit diving

 

Fabric & Care

  • 91% Polyester
  • 9% Elastane

SKU: J2MTB

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