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M Shield Emerges from Pertex Ashes as Competitive Waterproof Breathable Technology

by Ryan Jordan

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Article Summary:

Pertex, the beloved brand of high performance breathable fabrics, announces a new family of waterproofs: Shield. Read a bit of history and understand why even though Shield doesn't set any performance benchmarks, it does fill a market gap that could be important for lightweight enthusiasts.

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