XAVIER LAFORGE Process Quality manager outdry technologies

XAVIER LAFORGEPROCESS QUALITY MANAGEROUTDRY TECHNOLOGIES

LUCA MORLACCHICEOOUTDRY TECHNOLOGIES

OutDry Technologies property - Confidential

2002 - Nextec srl develop the 3D lamination concept development. Patents filed;

2003 - The first OutDry machine is set-up at Gronell factory;

2004 - Mario Merelli climb Kanchenjunga with OutDry boots and no oxygen support;

2006 - Italian Firefighters are equipped with OutDry rescue gloves

2007 - Lafuma is the first global brand to adopt OutDry on his footwear;

2009 - Mountain Hardwear introduces first outdoor gloves collection featuring OutDry;

2010 - SCARPA, mountaineering shoes leader, adopts OutDry on hi-end styles;

2010 - Columbia Sporstwear Company USA acquires OutDry Technologies srl

OUTDRY MILESTONES


Disruptive innovation in waterproof

footwear and gloves

OUTDRY


OVER 25 YEARS AGO, BOOTIE SYSTEM HAS BEEN INTRODUCED AS WATERPROOF LINING SYSTEM. SINCE THEN, NO SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS.

The bootie is a sock-shaped lining, made of membrane, seam-sealed by tape

The bootie is separated from the upper leaving a gap in between.

1983


Technologyevolution

25 years ago Today

JacketPants

Footwear

Gloves

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2 and 3-Layer fabricsZ-Liner (inter-lining)

Bootie Lining

evolution

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IN FOOTWEAR AND GLOVES, WATERPROOFING TECHNOLOGY HAS NOT EVOLVED AS IN CLOTHING


… ABOUT SHOES WITH BOOTIE SYSTEM

“In rainy weather my shoes gets damp, heavy and takes so long time to dry!”. Cause: water gets easily in the space between the upper and the bootie.

“It’s dry outside but my feet are hot and humid!” Cause: the membrane is tightly in contact with the foot and there is no air ventilation around it.

CONSUMERS COMPLAIN…


OutDry:a revolutionary approach to

the use of waterproof-breathable membranes in footwear and gloves

construction

2011 BREAKTHROUGH


Play OutDry video (shoe process)

3D LAMINATION TECHNOLOGY

KEY POINTS:

Bootie OutDrySeams SeamlessTape TapelessThick ThinStiff ElasticBulk FitHeavy LightFlat 3D

vs.


OutDry: the membrane is part of the upper

Bootie: the membrane is part of the lining and separated from the upper

CONSTRUCTION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE


100X ENLARGEMENT OF A MEMBRANE LAMINATED UPPER SECTION

OUTDRY MEMBRANE


HIGH PERFORMANCE MEMBRANE• Multi-layer structure: protective PES knit + PU membrane (30µm thickness)+ hot-

melt adhesive mesh• High elasticity (>200% ) and high tensile strength• Waterproofness >10.000 mm H20 (ISO EN 20811)• Water Vapor Permeability > 7 mg/(cm².h) (SATRA TM 47)

> 20.000 g/m².24hrs (JIS L 1099 B-1) > 2.0 mg/(cm².h) (EN 20344:2005 – 6.6)


OUTDRY MEMBRANE-SET

•OutDry membrane-sets are pre-cut according to upper design and welded along the front and heel connecting lines (no seams, no tape)

•OutDry membrane sets are made ready for use in the OutDry 3D Lamination Machine


• Derivated from the Aerospace industry (diaphragm forming)

• Upper and membrane are sandwiched between 2 silicon diaphragms capable of 8.000 Kg pressure each

• Two formers are operated in alternate way for high productivity (1 pair/minute)

• PLC controlled to ensure high quality output

OUTDRY 3D LAMINATION MACHINE


OUTDRY PROCESS STEPS - UPPER

1. The ‘former’ is designed according to upper shape and can fit several sizes and styles by a pneumatic extension device

2. The upper is turned inside-out and positioned on the former3. The membrane-set is placed on the upperm, the hot-melt mesh

layer towards the upper inner surface

=> =>


OUTDRY PROCESS STEPS - LAMINATION

• The upper is launched inside the lamination chamber where membrane is pressed and heated against the upper for about 15 seconds

• The glue mesh melts achieving a complete adhesion of the membrane to the upper inner face.

• Lamination is completed, upper and membrane are now a unique body


Play OutDry video (shoe benefits)

1. Seamlessly Waterproof2. Lightweight3. Superior Comfort4. Increased insulation efficiency5. Perfect Fit

ADVANTAGES


Requirements for all categories: ► Flex Test (SATRA TM 77)

50.000 cycles with no penetration and weight increase < 10% ► Centrifuge Test (OS – 05 ; SATRA TM under validation)

10 min without any penetration and weight increase < 10%

► Whole Shoe WVP (SATRA TM47) evaporated loss > 7 mg/(cm².h)

PERFORMANCE, COMFORT AND DURABILITY ARE GUARANTEED TO THE FINAL CONSUMER BY SEVERE TEST STANDARD

OUTDRY PERFORMANCE STANDARD


LABORATORY TESTS PROOFS

Centrifuge and Cold rating comparisons of 2 sample boots at SATRA – 03/2012:Sample A: Bootie construction vs Sample B:OutDry construction


LABORATORY TESTS PROOFS

Centrifuge and Cold rating comparisons of 2 sample boots at SATRA – 03/2012:Sample A: Bootie construction vs Sample B:OutDry construction

STM 567


LABORATORY TESTS PROOFSCentrifuge and Cold rating comparisons of 2 sample boots at SATRA – 03/2012:Sample A: Bootie construction vs Sample B:OutDry construction

SATRA conclusion: “The increase in weight is due to the absorption of water into the upper of the sample, where Sample A absorbs a far greater amount than Sample B.As a result of this, the wet boot R-values and cold rating values recorded for Sample A are very poor compared to the dry values seen, indicating that this sample becomes thermally compromised with the introduction of water.

The foot would feel more comfortable in Sample B rather than Sample A when wet”.


LABORATORY TESTS PROOFSFlexing test at PFI laboratory in Germany – 05/2011:PFI 00/1046


LABORATORY TESTS PROOFSFlexing test at PFI Middle East laboratory in Istanbul – 01/2011:PFI 00/1046


FIELD TESTS PROOFSMegan Lund-Lizotte - 2xOlympic Marathon Trials

Ueli Steck- Record climb at SE wall of Shisha Pangma (8027m) using OutDry on glove and climbing boots.Ueli tested Mountain Hardwear gloves with OutDry and said “…much better than anything else I have ever tried. OutDry is the future !”


OUTDRY PARTNERS


INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS


- Polish Army boots

- French Custom Ward corp

- Italian Firefighters gloves

- Japan Firefighters gloves

FACTORIES OUTDRY CERTIFIED


INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

April 2012, SATRA PPE Award:OutDry Technologies winner of

“Best Contribution to PPE Production Efficiency”

January 2008, Volvo EcoDesign Award: “By entirely replacing solvent-based glues

and other chemicals used in conventionnal methods of producing waterproof shoes, the OutDry technology has proven a clear winner. ”


ALL MEMBRANES KEEP WATER OUT FROM YOUR FOOT...


THANK YOU.


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