galimatias de gore-tex??????????????

A mi me parece que el "Soft Shell" se refiere mas a un concepto de prenda que a una membrana en si, de hecho creo que el soft shell lo que hace es englobar las capacidades de varias prendas en una sola (pero a lo mejor es tonteria y estoy confundido -en la noche)

Y el "pro shell" es lo que se acaban de sacar los Srs de Gore para sustituir el XCR, si controlas el english bien, si no, seguro que algun majete del foro lo traduce, pero vamos, lo de siempre,  mas ligero, mas transpirable, mas..., mas..., y como no, mas caro

What is it and how does it work?
In the autumn of 2007, Gore-Tex XCR (eXtended Comfort Range) is to be replaced by Gore-Tex Pro Shell, as the latest version of the well known waterproof and breathable fabric, originally developed over 30 years ago by W.L. Gore & Associates. It retains the familiar ´3-layer´ construction (a microporus ePTFE membrane laminated between protective outer and lining fabrics), but the lining layer has been changed from the long-used knitted ´scrim´ (with a more open, bulkier structure) to a new woven ´Micro Grid Backer´ fabric (which is lighter, thinner, smoother, but more durable). However, some 2-layer Gore-Tex products (where the ePTPE membrane is laminated to just the outer fabric, and a free-hanging liner fabric used) may be also labelled as being ´Pro Shell´ by some clothing manufacturers.

What are it´s benefits?

• It is lighter and less bulky than Gore-Tex XCR, reducing overall garment weight and bulk.

• The lining is more abrasion resistant and less likely to ´catch´.

• The lining is smoother and therefore glides over other clothing layers more easily.

• W.L. Gore also claim an increase in breathability over XCR.

What are it´s drawbacks?

• It is it more expensive per meter than XCR fabric, and has therefore lead to an increase in garment prices (£10 to £50).

• The lighter, thinner lining gives the 3-layer fabric an overall thinner and lighter feel, which can make the fabric feel less durable (even when the same durable outer ´face´ fabrics are used).

• It is still possible to get wet in a Pro Shell garment due to inherent limits in breathability (when working hard, etc), and ´holes´ that let in water (cuffs, neck, open pockets, etc).

What does it cost?
Jackets will start at about £240 and will be as much as £400+. The price depends on the number of features the garment has (such as watertight zippers, pockets, pit zips, etc), the construction methods used (traditional stitching and taping or more modern die-cutting and laminating), and the quality of the outer ´face´ fabric (different types of nylon and polyester face fabric are available).

No confundas el concepto "Soft-Shell" que es un tipo de prendas, con "pro Shell" que es una membrana.

Traducción MUY resumida:

Es mucho más mejor, pero es más caro (claro). Como cuando pasaron de Gore-Tex a Gore XCR.

Y si como dice las chaquetas costarán de 240 a 400 Libras, pues ya puedes empezar a ahorrar.

Yo es que tengo chaqueta (la Millet K precisamente) pero quizás sea un buen momento para buscar liquidaciones de XCR.