Waterproof vs Water-Resistant
This 3-letter chemical treatment applied to the exterior face fabric causes surface moisture to bead up and roll off rather than soaking in.
What is DWR (Durable Water Repellent)?
This is Columbia’s proprietary waterproof and breathable membrane technology found in their Bugaboo and Whirlibird jackets.
What is Omni-Tech
Even if a fabric is 100% waterproof, thousands of these tiny holes are created during garment manufacturing where water will easily enter unless sealed.
What are sewing needle holes (or stitch lines)
This common everyday clothing material should never be worn as a winter base layer because it absorbs moisture like a sponge and holds cold water directly against the skin.
What is cotton
Cardholders earn this reward rate when using their SCHEELS Visa for purchases inside SCHEELS stores or on SCHEELS.com.
What is 3 points per dollar (or 3% back)
This internal layer features billions of microscopic holes per square inch that are small enough to block liquid rain but large enough to let body sweat vapor escape.
What is a waterproof/breathable microporous membrane
The North Face uses this brand name for their multi-layer weatherproof jackets that feature a zip-out insulating jacket inside a waterproof shell.
What is Triclimate
The two main construction tiers for waterproofing seams on a ski jacket: one seals only the hood and shoulders, while the other seals 100% of the garment.
What are Critically Taped and Fully Taped (Fully Seam-Sealed)
The primary job of a synthetic (polyester) or merino wool base layer next to the skin.
What is wicking moisture (perspiration) away from the body
The 3 parts of the "Assumptive Lead" when offering the SCHEELS Visa to a customer on the sales floor
What are: 1) Assume they have the card, 2) Assume they will use the card, and 3) Remind them of a specific benefit?
This is the name for Columbia's Water repellent technology.
What is Omni - Shield
Columbia's built-in youth technology that lets parents snip an internal blue/contrast thread inside the cuff to extend sleeve length by 1.5 inches.
What is the OUTGROWN™ Grow System
A child who spends the day riding snowy ski chairlifts or repeatedly sitting in sledding slush requires this specific seam construction to prevent cold leaks through the seat and back.
What is Fully Taped (Fully Seam-Sealed)
A snow glove or mitten that has a water-resistant shell will quickly soak through in wet snow unless it contains this internal barrier insert.
What is a waterproof membrane insert (e.g., Aquabloc, CZone, GORE-TEX)
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What is $500
A garment that blocks 100% of rain but does not allow sweat vapor to vent causes this internal problem, leaving the child soaking wet from the inside out.
What is condensation (or trapped sweat/lack of breathability)
This is Patagonia’s rigorous internal standard for waterproofness and durability, backed by their Ironclad Guarantee.
What is H2No® Performance Standard
Inverted jackets reveal this thermoplastic strip applied under heat and pressure over the interior needle stitching.
What is seam tape (or waterproof seam-sealing tape)
Using regular household laundry detergent on a technical waterproof shell clogs its breathable microporous membrane and strips this exterior surface coating.
What is the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish
When a customer purchases a winter ski jacket on their SCHEELS Visa, this protection automatically extends the manufacturer's warranty up to this amount of time
What is double the warranty up to an additional 1 year
This rating is necessary for garment to be considered full waterproof.
10K
The North Face calls their proprietary 2-layer and 3-layer waterproof, windproof, and breathable laminate technology by this name.
What is DryVent
What was the top selling youth outerwear vendor during 4th quarter last year?
What is The North Face
When sweat is trapped against a child's skin under a winter coat, it conducts heat away from the body up to 25 times faster than dry air, leading to this dangerous condition.
What is rapid chill / hypothermia
The referral bonus earned by a SCHEELS associate for every customer who applies for a SCHEELS Visa on the sales floor.
What is $5