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Fourth Element J2 Mens Top

Fourth Element J2 Mens Top

SKU:j2mtb-Medium

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Fourth Element J2 Mens Top

J2 Baselayer

The J2 baselayer was developed for the US Deep Caving Team’s 2013 expedition to explore Cheve Cave System in Mexico. With excellent anti-microbial performance thanks to the use of silver ion technology, and outstanding wicking from a unique fabric, it is designed for extended use under a drysuit.

Performance in Extremes

Keeping the skin dry can be critical to success, whether it is staying warm, or preventing infections. The J2 base layer was designed to wick perspiration away from the skin and maintain a dry zone next to the skin. Air is a better insulator than water and consequently, the baselayer ensures better thermal protection.

The J2 baselayer system takes this performance further with tried and tested anti-microbial silver ions embedded within the fibres of the fabric. This enables long, repetitive wear without the risk of skin infections developing – something which was critical on the J2 expedition.

J2 Features features Anti-Microbial Silver ions are incorporated into the fibres when they are manufactured, ensuring that the bacteriostatic and anti-fungal properties of the fabric last.

This cannot be washed off. The silver ions prevent the formation of bacterial cell membranes, preventing most bacteria from growing in the fibres of the garment. However, this will not adversely affect the naturally occurring bacteria on the skin itself.

features Performance When Wet The J2 wicking performance also comes into its own when the fabric gets wet.

Water is wicked away from the skin, and with the right combination of drysuit underwear, further away though the fibres of the undersuit.

Even in the event of a suit flood, the J2 will retain some of its performance.

Mens Sizes

Sizes Height Chest Waist Inside Leg*
  Inches Cm Inches Cm Inches Cm Inches Cm
XS 5'5"-5'8" 165-172.5 30-34" 76-86 23-27" 58-68 30-31.5" 76-80
S 5'7"-5'10" 170-178 34-38" 86-96 27-30.5" 68-78 31-32.5" 79-83
M 5'9"-6'0" 175.5-183 38-41.5" 96-106 30.5-34.5" 78-88 32.5-34" 82-86
L 5'11"-6'2" 180.5-188 41.5-45.5" 106-116 34.5-38.5" 88-98 33.5-35" 85-89
XL 6'1"-6'4" 185.5-193 45.5-49.5" 116-126 38.5-42.5" 98-108 34.5-36" 88-92
XXL 6'3"-6'6" 190.5-198 49.5-53.5" 126-136 42.5-46.5" 108-118 36-37.5" 91-95
XXXL 6'5"-6'8" 195.5-203 53.5-57.5" 136-146 46.5-50.5" 118-128 37-38.5" 94-98
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