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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

  • Offset Front Zip

    The slanted course of the front zip up to the collar means that the various layers of ...
    The slanted course of the front zip up to the collar means that the various layers of clothing lie better on each other because the zips are not piled on top of each other.

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  • Oiled Full Grain Leather

    Oiled, full grain leather from the outer, and most valuable, layer of the animal hide. ...
    Oiled, full grain leather from the outer, and most valuable, layer of the animal hide. This premium quality leather is highly water repellent and has a matt finish.
    We use it in particular in our highly durable trekking and hiking boots.

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  • Oiled Nubuck Leather

    Nubuck leather is a full-grain boot leather abraded on the outer surface to a suede-like ...
    Nubuck leather is a full-grain boot leather abraded on the outer surface to a suede-like appearance. It is fully water repellent and can be treated by using wax or an impregnation spray.

    The leather used for footwear is usually a split leather. The whole layer of hide is rarely used; instead, the leather is split to form a thinner layer. The most durable layers are the outer layers of the hide.

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  • Organic Cotton Brushed French Terry

    A classic sweatshirt material made of organically grown and, for the most part, ...
    A classic sweatshirt material made of organically grown and, for the most part, organically processed cotton.

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  • ORGANIC COTTON CANVAS

    Very tear- and scrub-resistant fabric with plain weave made of organically grown and ...
    Very tear- and scrub-resistant fabric with plain weave made of organically grown and largely organically manufactured cotton. It has a pleasant texture and is used for JACK WOLFSKIN CASUAL clothing.

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  • Organic Cotton Flannel

    A soft, very warm, check flannel fabric made of organically grown and, for the most part, ...
    A soft, very warm, check flannel fabric made of organically grown and, for the most part, organically processed cotton.

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  • Organic Cotton Heavy French Terry

    A slightly heavier sweatshirt material made of organically grown and, for the most part, ...
    A slightly heavier sweatshirt material made of organically grown and, for the most part, organically processed cotton.

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  • Organic Cotton Interlock

    A Jersey knit fabric made of organically grown and, for the most part, organically ...
    A Jersey knit fabric made of organically grown and, for the most part, organically processed cotton.

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  • Organic Cotton Light Flannel

    A lightweight, soft, checked flannel fabric made of organically grown and, for the most ...
    A lightweight, soft, checked flannel fabric made of organically grown and, for the most part, organically processed cotton.

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  • Organic Cotton Pique

    The piqué material, made of 100% cotton, is a structured double fabric with a quilt-like ...
    The piqué material, made of 100% cotton, is a structured double fabric with a quilt-like finish.

    The piqué structure reduces the material's contact surface so that the material does not stick to skin.

    We use this material, from organically grown and largely organically produced cotton, for JACK WOLFSKIN polo shirts.

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  • Organic Cotton Single Jersey

    Light knitwear made of 100% cotton that is organically grown and largely organically ...
    Light knitwear made of 100% cotton that is organically grown and largely organically produced.

    The material is slightly stretchable, has a soft texture and keeps its shape well. We use it for CASUAL tops.

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  • OVERLAY TAPE

    A very abrasion resistant polyurethane material, durably laminated to the support fabric. ...
    A very abrasion resistant polyurethane material, durably laminated to the support fabric.

    Used at critical wear points like pocket lips and external pocket edges on weatherproof jackets, soft shells and trousers. Readily accepts an external tape seam seal.

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  • OXFORD NYLON DWR

    A very hard-wearing yet soft nylon fabric with a robust Oxford weave that dries ...
    A very hard-wearing yet soft nylon fabric with a robust Oxford weave that dries incredibly quickly. The surface is water repellent.

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