Fourth Element - J2 Leggings - Women's

Designed for extended use under a drysuit, the J2 Baselayer provides outstanding wicking properties combined with anti-microbial performance. Wicking perspiration away, the J2 maintains a dry zone next to the skin. Air is a better insulator than water and consequently, the base layer ensures better thermal protection. These properties come into their own when the fabric gets wet as water is wicked away, and with the right combination of drysuit underwear, further away from the fibres of the undersuit.

The J2 was specifically developed for the US Deep Caving Team’s 2013 expedition to explore the Cheve cave system in Mexico, meaning the anti-microbial silver ions embedded within the fibres of the fabric are tried and tested. The J2 enables long, repetitive wear without the risk of skin infections, something which was critical on the US Team’s expedition.

Silver ions are incorporated into the fibres when they are manufactured and cannot be washed off. The silver ions stop the formation of bacterial cell membranes, preventing most bacteria from growing in the fibres, however will not adversely affect the naturally occurring bacteria on the skin itself.

Features:

• Developed for J2 caving expedition
• Tested for 19 days, 24hrs a day
• Anti-microbial silver ion technology
• Lightweight and compact
• Fast wicking
• Extreme performance
• Perfect for extended drysuit diving
• Ocean Positive made with Recycled Polyester

Fabric & Care:

• 90% Recycled Polyester/ 10% Elastane
• Machine Wash Cold
• Line Dry
• Do not use Bleach
• Do not Iron
• Do not Tumble Dry
• Can be Dry Cleaned
• Avoid use of Fabric Softeners