What can D.R. Outdoors Apparel made with Cocona™ fabric do for me?

D.R. Outdoors Apparel made with Cocona™ fabric provides an all-in-one, natural solution for the comfort and quality you desire in your clothing. Whatever your particular need, D.R. Outdoors Apparel made with Cocona™ fabric provides the ultimate in evaporative cooling, odor management and UV protection.

How long will it last?

D.R. Outdoors Apparel made with Cocona™ fabric will retain or even improve their performance over the life of the product. The technology is permanently embedded into the fiber.

What exactly do you mean by "green"?

D.R. Outdoors Apparel made with Cocona™ fabrics utilize an all-natural technology that incorporates activated carbon made from coconut shells.

Do I have to do anything different when I wash it?

No. Garments incorporating Cocona™ yarn or fiber should be washed as recommended by the garment/fabric manufacturer. To maximize the benefits of the technology, D.R. Outdoors Apparel does recommend that garments are washed and dried using a heat source of some kind (i.e.: clothes dryer, hair dryer). It is also recommended to use detergents that are scent-free and omit dryer sheets to obtain maximum performance.

Is the fabric chemically treated?

No. D.R. Outdoors Apparel made with Cocona™ fabric has developed a powerful technology that incorporates activated carbon derived from coconut shells into polymers, such as polyester fibers and yarns.

What is evaporative cooling?

Evaporative cooling speaks to how D.R. Outdoors Apparel made with Cocona™ fabric rapidly moves perspiration over an enormous surface area (created by the pores of the activated carbon), accelerating evaporation similar to how your body cools itself. A good example would be wiping a chalkboard with a damp towel. The moisture quickly evaporates as it spread over a large porous material.

Explain 50+ UPF?

Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a natural component of sunlight. The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) represents how well a fabric protects your skin from harmful UV. UPF ranges from 0 to 50+. A 50+ rating (highest possible rating) indicates that 98% of UV is blocked.

What is the difference between this product and an anti-microbial?

Activated carbon adsorbs odors on the surface of the activated carbon in pores. The odors are trapped and can not be detected. In order to detect an odor the molecule needs to be air-born and come into contact with your nose. Anti-microbials reduce the growth of microbes and/or kills the microbes. The anti-microbial agent needs to come in contact with the microbe to be effective.

Is activated carbon safe?

Activated carbon has been used for centuries. It is used to purify drinking water for a large number of communities in the world. Certain grades of activated carbon are food grade and can be ingested to adsorb poisons when toxic substances are accidentally ingested. The activated carbon Cocona™ uses comes from coconut shells.

Why should I buy this product verses other products?

By combining multiple benefits and features into one environmentally friendly technology, D.R. Outdoors Apparel made with Cocona™ fabric provide both comfort and protection in a wide variety of environmental challenges. Why not buy one product that provides greater utility and versatility!