Material Choices: Structural Moisture Barrier  
 
Crosstech - The new and improved Crosstech (Type 2C) is both the most breathable and durable moisture barrier product available today. The enhanced PTFE based bicomponent membrane technology incorporated within the new and improved moisture barrier improves upon the already superior performance capabilities of Gore's "original" Crosstech moisture barrier. Among the improvements, the primary benefits to the user are increased total heat loss and an overall greater durability - both of which are still provided in conjunction with the already superior thermal stability performance of Gore's expanded PTFE Teflon based products. It is Morning Pride by Honeywell's position that the new and improved Crosstech moisture barrier is the preeminent moisture barrier available today. While we do not recommend any particular outer shell or thermal liner material as the best choice for all customers, we DO recommend the improved Crosstech barrier as the moisture barrier of choice to all our customers. While slightly more expensive than alternative moisture barriers, the Crosstech barrier product offers compellingly better properties and with its comparatively better durability is almost assuredly a lower life cycle cost product than products of lower initial cost. The new and improved Crosstech product on Nomex facecloth is an acceptable moisture barrier per the terms of the Nomex Omega licensing program, also.

Crosstech is available for quick delivery in our Custom Stock Program.

RT7100 - This alternative PTFE-based moisture barrier is a product of W.L.Gore. It incorporates Gore PTFE technology, however, NOT the enhanced bicomponent technology that is part of the new and improved Crosstech moisture barrier, nor the technology that was used in the original Crosstech barriers. This alternative product is intended as a thermally stable, price competive alternative to NFPA compliant polyurathane based moisture barriers without the superior product benifit advantages of the Crosstech moisture barrier. The Basofil blend substrate may provide an insulative bump (often typical of Basofil) that will allow the use of lighter liners.

RT7100 is available for quick delivery in our Custom Stock Program.



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