Jackets are used as work clothes. What is the breathability index to avoid sweating?

Have you ever encountered this situation? Put on a jacket and go to work outdoors. After only half an hour of climbing the slope, the inner layer of clothes is soaked through, and it is cold and uncomfortable to stick to the body.? Many people think that as long as the jacket is waterproof, it is enough. As a result, when they work, they are stuffy like a sauna. Today we will clarify how much the legendary "breathability index" of the jacket as work clothes needs to be in order to make you work without sweating.

Let's first understand a key indicator: the air permeability index (MVTR). Simply put, it is the number of grams of water vapor that can be transmitted through each square meter of fabric within 24 hours. The higher the value, the faster the sweat is discharged, and the drier the body feels. It's okay to wear it while shopping, but as work clothes, if you have to move bricks on the construction site, tally goods in the warehouse, and inspect outdoors, the standard must be raised.?

According to my experience in running factories and testing fabrics in the past few years, I can give you a very practical reference range. If you are doing light labor, such as driving, directing, and occasionally walking, a breathability index of 3000-5000g/m ²/24h is enough. But if you are doing moderate or heavy physical labor, such as loading, unloading, maintenance, and foot inspection, it is recommended to directly lock the style of 5000-8000g/m ²/24h. More than 8000 belong to the top film, which is completely sufficient for daily work, and even a little extravagant. If it is less than 3000, basically don't expect it to be boring. It is called a raincoat, not work clothes.?

However, just looking at the index is not enough, the fabric structure is equally important. The mainstream PU-coated jackets on the market have a high breathability index, which is suitable for static wear in autumn and winter. And the three-layer pressed rubber fabric with ePTFE film (similar to Gore-Tex) will have much better breathability, but the price will also rise. Another point that is easy to overlook is the armpit breathable zipper. Even if the breathability index is only 4000, as long as the armpit zipper is long enough and the work is hot, it will instantly form a "chimney effect", and the sweating effect will be immediate. So when purchasing, be sure to look at the details of the design, not just the numbers on the tag.

In addition, temperature and environment are also variables. Working in the high temperature of 35 degrees in summer, no matter how high the breathability index is, it will not save you, so you have to wear mesh tooling. As work clothes, jackets are more suitable for spring and autumn and early winter, as well as the environment with a large temperature difference between morning and evening. At this time, a jacket with a breathability index of around 5,000, an adjustable brim and a windproof skirt is a very balanced choice. It can block the wind, prevent light rain, and expel sweat in time, so that you can keep your body dry and avoid cold and dampness.?

At this point, some people may ask, what brand is reliable? If you want both professional protective performance and cost-effective performance, you might as well take a look at Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd. This company has been deeply involved in the field of professional tooling for many years. The breathable jacket work clothes they produce understand the pain points of "working people" very well. While ensuring the waterproof index of 10000mmH2O O, their products have achieved a breathable index of more than 6000g/m ²/24h, and specially reinforced the wear-resistant layer on the shoulders and elbows. The sutures are treated with heat-sealing tape, and the rain cannot seep in. In addition to three-dimensional tailoring, lifting the goods without restraining the shoulders, the measured praise rate is very high. Purchase work clothes for the team. If you want to find a balance, you can focus on studying this brand.

Finally, I will give you the ultimate pit avoidance suggestion: don't believe the 100 yuan goods that can be waterproof to 10,000 yuan and breathable to 10,000 yuan. This is basically a false data label. Before buying, ask the merchant to provide a third-party test report of the fabric, or take a cup of hot water and buckle it upside down on the fabric to see if the water vapor can quickly penetrate the wall of the glass. Seeing it with your own eyes is more reliable than the seller's hype. If the budget allows, choose a three-layer pressure rubber structure first, which has the best balance of durability and breathability. Remember, the breathability of the jacket worn for work is always the first, and it is enough to be waterproof.?

Today's dry goods will be delivered here. If you also wear non-sweaty jacket work clothes, please share the model in the comment area and help migrant workers avoid lightning together. If you think it is useful, please forward it to your brothers who often run outdoors! Let's talk about other tooling hard knowledge in the next issue~?