Difference between a-tex and windstopper?

[Biker_from_pola]

Hi I'm from Poland, so i don't speak english very well - i'm sorry if i write incomprehensible. I'd
like to know what's the difference between a-tex and windstoper. I have to buy long trousers for
bicycle and I don't which material will be better. Thanks for answers.

Bart from Poland

[Helen Deborah V]

"biker_from_poland" <biker_from_poland@[NOSPAM]gazeta.pl>typed

> Hi I'm from Poland, so i don't speak english very well - i'm sorry if i write incomprehensible.
> I'd like to know what's the difference between a-tex and windstoper. I have to buy long trousers
> for bicycle and I don't which material will be better. Thanks for answers.

> Bart from Poland

I know nothing about a-tex.

Windstopper is a closely-woven fabric (I think it's nylon) designed to keep the wind out. It is not
waterproof, but might be 'showerproof', which means it will keep a little rain off.

What is best for you depends on your other clothes and what conditions you wish to cycle in.

Will you be cycling in Rain? Snow? Very cold, dry weather?

What other clothes will you wear?

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[Pk]

biker_from_poland wrote:
> Hi I'm from Poland, so i don't speak english very well - i'm sorry if i write incomprehensible.
> I'd like to know what's the difference between a-tex and windstoper. I have to buy long trousers
> for bicycle and I don't which material will be better. Thanks for answers.
>
> Bart from Poland

Don't apologise for your English, its better than most in here!

I guess you mean GoreTex and Gore Windstopper?

Goretex is wind and water proof but breathable - ie kees rain out but lets sweat/perspiration out
(in theory, but never works completely)

Windstopper is as the names says, a wind proof fabric. Not waterproof but very windproof. Better
than nothing in a very ligh shower bu in heavy rain gets wet, heavy and cold (windchil = cold)

[Michael Macclan]

"biker_from_poland" <biker_from_poland@[NOSPAM]gazeta.pl> wrote in message
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> Hi I'm from Poland, so i don't speak english very well - i'm sorry if i write incomprehensible.
> I'd like to know what's the difference between a-tex and windstoper. I
have
> to buy long trousers for bicycle and I don't which material will be
better.
> Thanks for answers.
>
> Bart from Poland
>
>

The Biemme website www.biemmesport.com says the following:

A-Tex® is an innovative high-tech product. It is obtained interposing a windbreak microporous
membrane between two streches-fabrics. The result is a great protection against the chilling
effects of wind.

WINDSTOPPER "Activent" by W.L. GORE is the most soft and light fabrics of the Basic range. Its
technical construction is developped to realize cloths which prevent the wind from passing and
remaining highly breathable in the meantime. It is the most efficient choice when your outdoor
activity requires complete protection from cold and wind.

It sounds to me as if Windstopper is more breathable.
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Michael MacClancy

[Biker_from_pola]

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>
>
> I know nothing about a-tex.
>
> Windstopper is a closely-woven fabric (I think it's nylon) designed to keep the wind out. It is
> not waterproof, but might be 'showerproof', which means it will keep a little rain off.
>
> What is best for you depends on your other clothes and what conditions you wish to cycle in.
>
> Will you be cycling in Rain? Snow? Very cold, dry weather?
>
> What other clothes will you wear?
>
> --
> Helen D. Vecht: helenvecht@zetnet.co.uk Edgware.

I don't like cycling in rain but I never know what wheather will be. In Poland in winter temperature
is over -10 C.

Bart

[Dirtylitterboxo]

>> Bart from Poland
>
>Don't apologise for your English, its better than most in here!

It's certainly better than my Polish!

Cheers, helen s

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