COMPARITIVE THIRD PARTY TESTING
XOSKIN™ brings a 21st Century approach to clothing testing
The realm of base layers and next-to-skin products is intricate and diverse, reflecting the various environments in which they are utilized. At XOSKIN™, we hold no bias against any of the products that were randomly chosen for testing.
At XOSKIN™, we develop next-to-skin base layer products designed to address specific challenges and enhance both performance and comfort. Our evaluation process encompasses moisture management, vapor transmission, vapor pressure, temperature regulation, abrasion resistance, coefficient of friction, absorbency, skin health, and overall comfort, as outlined in the testing procedures below.
While we recognize that testing is not an exact science, at XOSKIN™, we are committed to rigorously assessing our yarn technologies and knitted fabric constructions rather than merely labeling our smart clothing with grand terminology.
XOSKIN™ VS THE COMPETITION
Highest Rated: Wicks Faster, Dries Faster, Reduces Skin to Fabric Friction, Inhibits Odor and Helps with Skin Wellness
Icebreaker® Sonic Wool (LEFT)
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XOSKIN™ RAPIDriCOPPER™ (RIGHT)
The North Face® FlashDry® (LEFT)
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XOSKIN™ RAPIDriCOPPER™ (RIGHT)
Under Armour® ColdGear® (LEFT)
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XOSKIN™ RAPIDriCOPPER™ (RIGHT)
For all "Thermographic Testing" XOSKIN™ retained the services of Mid Atlantic Infra-Red Incorporated to compare our base layer vs. the competition’s and put each through a series of tests to determine which is worthy of being considered the most versatile for all seasons and for use in aerobic activities.
*Registered Trade Mark indications for: Icebreaker is a Registered Trademark of Icebreaker Limited Corporation New Zealand, The North Face FlashDry is a Registered Trademark of The North Face Apparel Corporation, Under Armour ColdGear is a Registered Trademark of Under Armour Incorporated
Additional Third Party Testing | Test Methods
The other Test Methods performed at Third Party facilities include--ASTM D 3108-07 Co-efficient of Friction, ASTM D 4966 Martindale-Abrasion, MSC Vertical Wicking, AATCC 79-2007 Absorbency, AATCC TM 197-2011 Vertical Wicking, AATCC 100 and additional Thermographic Testing at Mid Atlantic Infra Red Incorporated--Comparative Rate of Air Drying | Impact on Skin Temperature | Powered Wicking Test | Thermal Insulation | Comparative Rate of Human Drying | Human Comfort Test. All of this information is available in a separate PDF for those gear heads that want more information.
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TESTING RESOURCES
- Test Method: ASTM D 3108-07-Standard Test Method for "Coefficient of Friction, Yarn to Metal", ASTM International
- Test Method: ASTM D 4966, Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Test Method)
- Test Method: MSC Vertical Wicking Test Method (PT-VW)
- Test Method: AATCC Test Method 79-2007- AATCC/ASTM Test Method TS-018, Procedure for Absorbency
- Vertical Wicking of Textiles - AATCC TM 197-2011
- AATCC Test Method 100
- Thermographic Testing-Permeation Kettles | Comparative Rate of Air Drying | Impact on Skin Temperature | Powered Wicking Test | Thermal Insulation | Comparative Rate of Human Drying | Human Comfort Test
- Human data