Outerwear - common concepts
To determine which outerwear is suitable for the desired play and activities, people often talk about the garment's water column, breathability, waterproof and water-repellent clothing. Water-repellent/tight clothing is measured in water column (VP) and its breathability (AF). Which outerwear you should choose therefore depends on the context and purpose in which the garment will be used by your child.
Water column
Water column is a way of measuring the degree of waterproofness of a garment. This is to understand the garment's ability to keep water out and based on this to be able to choose the right garment for the right activity. In practice, water column means placing a narrow tube on the outside of the garment (outdoor clothing), which is then filled with water until water starts to seep through the material. If you say that a garment can withstand a water column of 15,000 mm, this means that the garment can handle a 15,000 mm (15 m) high tube filled with water against the garment, without the water penetrating the outer garment.
General guidelines regarding water column in outerwear:
6000 - 10,000 mm = Heavy rain in a short time.
11,000 - 15,000 mm = Heavy rain for a few hours or moderate for a whole day.
16,000 - 20,000 mm = Heavy rain or wet snow.
20,000 mm -> = Continuous rain under high pressure. This refers to garments whose sole professional function is to withstand heavy rain. The garment is therefore not breathable at all.
Breathability
Breathability is a way of measuring how many grams of liquid a garment can release per square meter over the course of a day.
The more waterproof a garment is, the worse its breathability.
Selected favorites of outerwear from Geggamoja
Shell clothing - Our shell garments are wind and water resistant and can be used all year round - especially during autumn, early winter and spring. When it gets colder outside, you can apply the layering method and easily add fleece garments to be able to use the shell garments regardless of the weather.
Winter overalls - Our winter overalls are lined and are very suitable during the winter months for playing and outdoor activities in the snow. They keep the child warm and dry all day long.
Rainwear - Rainwear has slightly less breathability due to its waterproofness. However, this makes it easier to rinse rainwear that has become dirty from, for example, mud. Our rainwear is perfect for your child to wear to preschool when you really want the clothes to be dry until the next break.
Don't forget to complement the outerwear with our boots, hat and mittens - so your little one is ready for play from head to toe.
