Montane PETRICHOR Technology

What is PETRICORE Technology?

PETRICHOR delivers reliable waterproof protection with a 20,000mm hydrostatic head. The lightweight, 100% waterproof membrane is thinner than a single human hair and developed with no intentional use of PFAS. Because it’s non-porous, the membrane is also completely windproof to give you absolute confidence in challenging environments.

The non-fluorocarbon durable waterproof coating (DWR) beads precipitation and allows it to roll off the face fabric to stop it wetting out.

Montane have developed a bespoke fabric sandwich allowing the garments to move with your body while delivering reliable waterproof performance, and staying quiet when moving fast and light. 

How does it work?

Unlike traditional waterproof technology, PETRICHOR’s hydrophilic membrane actively breathes to physically transport moisture away from damp layers and skin, and out into the air. The membrane manages your own microclimate to enable you to move fast and light while staying dry - the harder you work, the harder it works.

This technology excels even when your baselayer is slightly wet, the air is cold and damp, and you need to move fast through the mountains.

Selecting high-performance, 100% recycled fabrics to create a 3-layer sandwich, Montane ensures that these garments are lightweight and comfortable to wear.

• Hydrophilic technology breathes more actively than traditional waterproofs

• Uniquely tuned 3-layer fabric achieves up to RET 5

• As you work harder PETRICHOR works harder to equalise your microclimate