Staying dry and staying cool
Ultimate waterproofing and direct-to-body ventilation can live in the same place. And it does. Stay dry. Stay cool. Stay on the road longer. That’s the power of our VCS|Aquadefence technology.
The waterproofing/airflow conundrum
One of the complex issues surrounding waterproofing a garment is making sure the H2O stays out. That holds especially true when you have zippers, pockets and other associated conveniences you need when riding on the open road. Every stitch that’s sewn is a potential gateway for water to get in.
To combat the inconvenience of wet anything, seam taping has been a go-to technology; ensuring water doesn’t penetrate a garment. But what happens when you’re not riding in the rain, and you need a little extra airflow to keep you cool? We’re here to tell you that VCS|Aquadefence happens…
Direct ventilation redefined
A few years ago, the only available solution for ventilation was to use a 100% waterproof zipper to allow air into a waterproof shell. It worked. Sort of. The zipper opening was ultimately too small to let a proper amount of air into the garment. We didn’t think this was good enough for riders who needed both superior waterproofing and also ventilation. So, our R&D department, along with our designers, worked tirelessly to create something never seen before…
Enter our revolutionary, patented VCS|Aquadefence (VCS meaning Ventilation Control System) - a real game changer for all laminated outer shells. There isn’t another system on the market that provides as much airflow as this.
GORE-TEX and VCS|Aquadefence
After extensive testing at the GORE-TEX style approval laboratories in Livingstone, Scotland, we got the green light. That meant we could incorporate this revolutionary technology with any GORE-TEX textile and still guarantee to keep you dry – yes, even with lots of ventilation! It was first introduced in the Poseidon GTX outfit, and after that, many other styles followed suit. A
How VCS|Aquadefence works
When you start to get warm, or you feel the need for a breeze, just pull up the zipper, fold open the 100% waterproof panel and hook the button in the FidLock® magnetic closure where it sits perfectly locked. All of this can be done while wearing gloves. You will instantly feel a rush of fresh air flowing through the fully perforated ventilation panel cooling down your body.
01 » Cover flap
02 » FidLock® magnetic fastener
03 » Outershell material
04 » VCS | aquadefence
05 » Tape
06 » 3D Mesh
07 » Mesh Lining
Where to find VCS|Aquadefence
We’ve introduced this technology in most of our GORE-TEX 2 and 3-layer laminated, high-end adventure touring and long-distance commuter jackets and trousers. We also added it to the Horizon 2 outfits with Laminated 100% waterproof hydratex membrane.
You can have it all
With the VCS|Aquadefence system, you can get the direct-to-body ventilation that you’ve always wanted in completely waterproof motorcycle gear; whether that’s in our jackets or trousers. Don’t compromise comfort for protection against the weather – and the road.
