During the 1990s Rohan were pioneering in their work with British Standards to establish a recognised system for rating clothing and the levels of protection it can offer. We launched our first range of UPF rated clothing in the May edition of Moving On. UPF ratings indicate how protective a fabric is against solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR). The higher the UPF rating, the lower the UVR penetration and better the protection against sunburn and skin damage. All Rohan clothing featuring the Sunguard icon is independently tested in accordance with European Standards and awarded one of two ratings: High provides enough protection for most people most of the time and Total completely blocks harmful UV rays. Match the UPF to how extreme the climate is and the amount of time you are likely to be exposed to the sun.
Airflow fabrics employ a light, open structure to allow even the slightest breeze to flow through the fabric to your skin.
This process helps to carry hot air away from your body and promotes evaporation, which has a natural cooling effect on the body.
All our Dynamic Moisture Control™ (DMC) fabrics have been treated to rapidly absorb excess moisture, ‘flashing’ it across the fabric, allowing the natural process of evaporation to work as efficiently as possible. This keeps you cool and dry.
Washing your clothes regularly can be difficult when travelling. Innovative X-static® silver technology inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria, making your clothes perfect for extended journeys.
Wind speeds affect how cold it seems, e.g. a wind speed of 20mph can make 5°C feel like –6°C! Garments with Total Protection Ratings give complete windproof protection and garments with High Protection significantly reduce the effect of wind on your body temperature.
All Rohan Waterguard clothing exceeds British Standard EN20811 for waterproofing by at least 4 times and usually 10 times. We use hydrophilic membrane technology with Permanent Water Repellency™ (lasts at least 50 washes) or Durable Water Repellency™ (lasts at least 20 washes) for maximum performance and protection.
Choose a well-planned system of lightweight versatile layers so you can match your clothes to the weather for maximum comfort and protection.
