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Karbon Technology

Commitment to performance through advanced technology.

Karbon’s skiwear makes you look good on the slopes, but that stylish exterior you love is covering a powerhouse of technology. We blend our own innovations with some of the best insulations and technologies on the market to give you the performance you need.

  • Fabric
  • Insulation
  • Waterproofing
  • Adaptive Layering Protective System

FABRIC

PROSTRETCH

PROSTRETCH

Prostretch is Karbon’s advanced stretch fabric family. Prostretch provides exceptional stretch properties for comfort and freedom of movement. With superior waterproof and breathable characteristics, these fabrics are ideal for serious athletes. Prostretch bounces back from anything the world can throw at it.

SOFTSTRETCH

SOFTSTRETCH

The smooth exterior of this fabric provides maximum abrasion resistance while the breathable, high-loft brushed fleece interior provides excellent thermal protection, delivering comfort and warmth. Karbon’s K-Wick properties are incorporated in this fabric. Softstretch – the performance oriented alternate to traditional fleece.

RECCO®

RECCO®

RECCO® is an avalanche rescue system utilized by 650 rescue organizations worldwide to facilitate the rapid location of burials. The two-part system consists of a detector used by organized rescue groups and reflectors that are integrated into our Micron outerwear. RECCO enables directional pinpointing of a victim’s precise location.

K-WICK

K-WICK

The K-Wick family of moisture transfer fabrics are engineered to wick moisture away from the skin and speed up evaporation, keeping your body comfortable and dry, whatever your activity.

HYBRID TECHNOLOGY

HYBRID TECHNOLOGY

Hybrid Technology combines the comfort of Karbon premium down with a modern hard shell for maximum performance. These elements work together to create a fusion between the technical advantages of the waterproof shell and the warmth of goose down insulation. Hybrid Technology forms a warm, dry armor for the active outdoor enthusiast.


INSULATION

THERMORE® INSULATION

THERMORE® INSULATION

THERMORE® PRO, water repellency, warmth and softness in a sustainable solution. A breakthrough in thermal technology, Thermore-Pro was specifically developed for performance and comfort. Made with 50% recycled fibers, this ECO-friendly insulation is water repellent, incredibly soft, lightweight and thermally efficient.Thermore Pro represents the perfect insulation solution to meet the current trends in technical outerwear.

Used in the Equipe, and Joule collections.

THERMORE® Featuring micro-denier construction, this product offers the advantages of a synthetic insulation combined with soft touch properties Utilizing Thermore's exclusive fibre migration technology, this ultra lite, low loft insulation provides greater freedom of movement, weight savings and less bulk than down.

Used in the Graphite Alpha, and Diamond Tech collections.

THERMOLITE®

THERMOLITE®

Thermolite is a thin insulation for high activity, movement, and warmth. Its thermal bonded fibres provide a high level of warmth at minimal weight. Thermolite is exceptionally soft, flexible, and durable.

Used in the Micron collection.

GOOSE DOWN INSULATION

GOOSE DOWN INSULATION

Goose Down is a natural insulation with a very high thermal retention rate due to the air spaces created in the down clusters. Moisture created during physical activity is wicked away from the body creating a warm, dry environment. Since the insulating properties of down are compromised when it is wet, Karbonite fabrics are used to protect the insulation and ensure the highest performance.

Used in Micron, Equipe, Joule, and Diamond Tech collections.


WATERPROOFING

Karbonite is an advanced waterproof breathable coating technology, which keeps you dry and protected from the elements. Karbonite seam sealed garments deliver exceptional performance levels, letting you enjoy outdoor activities in greater comfort.

Based on the design and function of each Karbon garment, varying waterproof ratings are chosen to ensure maximum performance and comfort.

Karbonite 10,000

KARBONITE 10,000

Used in Girls, Boys, Element, and Prism collections.

Karbonite 15,000

KARBONITE 15,000

Used in the Joule, and Softshell collections.

Karbonite 20,000

KARBONITE 20,000

Used in the Graphite Alpha, Diamond Tech, Micron, Equipe, and P.I.T.A. series collections.


ADAPTIVE LAYERING PROTECTION SYSTEM

The A.L.P.S. program has been developed to provide Karbon customers with the immediate recognition of garment performance and function. The flexibility of combining NUCLEO, THERMIC, and EXTREM garments ensures that anyone choosing Karbon apparel will be dry, warm, and comfortable, regardless of their activity or the surrounding weather conditions.

The ALPS icons provide a quick reference to the function and performance of every Karbon item.

NUCLEO – ALPS LEVEL 1 – WICKING LAYER

NUCLEO – ALPS LEVEL 1 – WICKING LAYER

The NUCLEO layer wicks moisture away from the body, keeping you warmer and drier, enhancing function and performance.

THERMIC – ALPS LEVEL 2 – INSULTATING LAYER

THERMIC – ALPS LEVEL 2 – INSULATING LAYER

THERMIC provides warmth, and is suitable to be worn as outerwear on nicer days, or they can be worn as mid-layer under EXTREM for extra warmth.

EXTREM – ALPS LEVEL 3 – WEATHER PROTECTIVE LAYER

EXTREM – ALPS LEVEL 3 – WEATHER PROTECTIVE LAYER

EXTREM is the outer layer that protects you from the elements, keeping you warm and dry.


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