Fabric Technology
Here at Keela we use a range of different fabrics for our clothing, from tough and durable fabrics to handle the worst of the weather, to very lightweight and flexible fabrics ideal for use for a range of high-impact activities.
You can read about our main fabrics and the technology behind them at the links below.
System Dual Protection, our unique double layer fabric system, is extensively used in specialist military applications. The tough, durable outer layer ensures it can handle wear and tear while a lightweight inner layer offers comfort and creates the ‘Air Gap’ to build up warmth. Waterproof, breathable and warm, SDP reduces inner condensation to keep the wearer protected.
Designed for the highest hills and tallest mountains, our innovation series has been developed to be the last word in high end waterproof/breathable performance fabric.
A great all-rounder, the Rainlife series is lightweight and ideal as your outer layer when you want to stay dry, being both waterproof and breathable.
A combination of materials brought together in one performance system, the Air Xtream series features and outer woven stretch component treated with a highly durable water repellent finish, which is then bonded to a hydrophilic membrane. Finally, the lining absorbs the moisture and reduces condensation.
The ideal fleece fabric for outdoors, the Zetland range is soft touch yet hard wearing. The 100% polyester fabric is tightly knitted, providing excellent thermal properties and insulation. All the fabrics within this range are non-pill, easy-care, high wicking and quick dry.
Stretch-Tec features Lycra yarns in the fabric to provide superior stretch and comfort. An easy care fabric, Stretch-Tec’s ease of movement and fast drying properties make it idea for use all year round. The tightness of the weave construction also provides protection against the wind.
The ultimate moisture management system, ADS is able to rapidly disperse moisture over a large area for fast evaporation.
CADS uses the same dispersal technology as our ADS, but with added anti-microbial technology.
We use two different Merino mixes, a 100% Merino which has all of the natural Merino qualities, as well as an 80-20 Merino mix, which gives an increased durability.
ViralOff reduces the viruses present on the treated fabric by 99% within 2 hours.
The active ingredient has been tested against Influenza A, BirdFlu, Norovirus and Corona (SARS) over the years, and in all cases, has achieved 99% levels of reduction.
The ISO18184:2019 is a standard test for the determination of the antiviral activity of textile products in a two-hour timespan, where it has to reduce the virus by 99%, to pass. This test uses viruses of the Influenza A strain.
ViralOff is not intended to prevent disease, it is used for the protection of the treated product.