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2. Spyder (ski apparel brand) - Wikipedia

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   Spyder is the largest ski-specialty brand in the world. In 2004, Apax Partners, a global private equity group, acquired Spyder. [1] Jacobs continued to direct the company as chairman of the board. Jake, his eldest son who penned the trademark spiderwebs, serves on Spyder's board of directors. The company acquired Cloudveil Mountain Works in 2008.

3. Arc'teryx - Wikipedia

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   Arc'teryx is known for its waterproof Gore-Tex shell jackets, knitwear, and down parkas. [2] [3] Founded in 1989 as Rock Solid, the company re-branded in 1991 as Arc'teryx to produce outerwear and climbing gear for the Coast Mountains in Canada. The company was sold to Salomon Group in 2001 and Amer Sports in 2005. Arc'teryx maintains two ...

4. Gore-Tex - Wikipedia

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   Gore-Tex is W. L. Gore & Associates's trade name for waterproof, breathable fabric membrane. It was invented in 1969. It was invented in 1969. Gore-Tex blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use.

5. Waterproof fabric - Wikipedia

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   Drop of water on 100% polyester textile. Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water passing through, but allow water vapour to pass through. Their ability to block out rain and snow while allowing vapour from sweat to evaporate leads to their use in rainwear, waterproof outdoor sports clothing, tents, and other applications.

6. Breathability - Wikipedia

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   Also known as JIS L 1099 is similar to the ASTM E96-BW test method. A desiccant, potassium acetate, is put into a cup and sealed with a piece of ePTFE (Teflon/Stedfast/Gore-Tex film). The fabric to be tested is then placed over the cup with the fabric side to the cup. The cup is then inverted into a pan of water.

7. How Long Does It Take a Christmas Tree to Grow? The ... - AOL

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   According to the National Christmas Tree Association, most Christmas trees need about 7 to 10 years to reach the ideal height for decorating, which is typically around 6 or 7 feet.This means that ...