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Things to consider when looking for a water- Viking Professional & Extreme Weather
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proof woven-coated garment ®
All coated wovens must be tape sealed on the seams to prevent water from Viking Professional
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penetrating through the sewn fabric layers—this can be the weakest point Viking Professional garments are made with our
in a waterproof garment where either taping is not 100%, or abrasion wear Trilobal polyester fabrics, providing a higher level
slowly delaminates or abrades the tape layer. of abrasion, tear and puncture resistance
expected from professional tradespeople looking
Collar seam line for durability, lightweight, and comfort. We offer
The collar seam line has many seams joining into the neck, as well as being waterproof and waterproof/breathable versions
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an area of open exposure during tempest conditions. (All Viking hoods are of this fabric, with all garments embellished with
built ½" longer in the backs to cover the collar seams when bending extra pockets/zips, reinforced and bar-tacked
forward.) seams, and most have our extreme weather Professional
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Stormblaster hood system.
Shoulder seams series
This is an area of high abrasion and friction. (All Viking jackets have been
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converted to “Raglan” shoulder designs to move the arm and shoulder Extreme Weather
seams to the chest front and back.) Professional series outerwear should not be
confused with Extreme Weather outerwear as our
Laminated Fabrics for Splash Protection 300 Trilobal fabrics are all PU-coated
(polyurethane) and offer waterproof resistance in
L PVC • Cost-effective design for low risk the 7 to 10 PSI range. In environments, mostly
coastal, where wet weather can be accompanied
industries
• Lightweight; low tensile strength by high winds (20 mph+), no PU coating can
withstand the increased hydrostatic pressure
L PU • 0.45mm offer high level chemical brought on by the wind. For those workers facing
protection
• Easy to clean extreme wind/rain elements, we highly recom- Extreme Weather
mend they use PVC-coated fabrics, as PVC has
• Typical industries: agriculture, fishing, over double the hydrostatic pressure resistance
construction and will keep the wearer dry. Throughout our
catalogue you will see notations regarding
options of PVC coating we offer on styles geared
2X Coated • In addition to the above . . . toward extreme wet conditions.
L PVC • Sandwich laminated fabrics offer
superior resistance to delamination from
exposure to fish oil or caustic acids
• Typical industries: fish and animal • Waterproof or waterproof/breathable
processing • Reinforced seams
• Lightweight and flexible
• Trilobal polyester fabric
• High level chemical splash protection
L NEOPRENE • Exceptional level of resistance to fuel oil, • Highly resistant against abrasion, tear,
fats, and acid and puncture
• Superior tensile strength in puncture and
abrasion • 100% Waterproof material
• Typical industries: mining, chemical
manufacturing and oil industry • Designed for extreme weather
conditions
• Light protection against abrasion, tear,
Woven Fabrics for Rugged Industries and puncture
W NYLON • Medium weight, lowest dye retention
• 100% Waterproof when coated with PVC
or PU
• Highest level of tensile strength
• Difficult to tear, cut or puncture
• Typical industries: mining, forestry, and
lumber yards

W POLYESTER • Lightweight, flexible, and soft
• 100% Waterproof when coated with PVC
or PU
• Low tensile strength
• Typical industries: traffic control, low
contact risk industries for vest, shirts, and
hoodies

• Lightweight, flexible, and durable
• 300D Trilobal has superior abrasion,
puncture, and tear resistance
• Typical industries: traffic control,
construction, forestry, mining

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