Water Resistance | Rainy commutes, outdoor activities | Industry: 5,000mm water column (ISO 9860) / Base: 5,000mm / Advanced: 10,000mm▲ (ASTM F1670/F1818) | Base meets light rain needs; Advanced withstands heavy rain (4+ hours)▲ "10,000mm▲ (equivalent to 10m water pressure)" | Advanced may reduce breathability slightly▲▲ |
Reflective Visibility | Nighttime cycling, urban walks | Industry: 150 cd/lux/m² reflective strips / Base: 200 cd/lux/m²▲ / Advanced: 300 cd/lux/m²▲▲ (ASTM F1942) | Base visible from 300m▲; Advanced visible from 500m▲▲ "300 cd▲▲ (outshines standard safety gear)" | Holographic design may fade over time▲▲ |
Windproofing | Cold-weather workouts, windy cities | Industry: 30 mph resistance / Base: 40 mph▲ / Advanced: 50 mph▲▲ (ASTM F3910) | Base blocks 90% wind▲; Advanced blocks 95%▲▲ "50 mph▲▲ (survives hurricane-force gusts)" | Heavier fabric in Advanced may restrict mobility▲▲ |
Eco-Friendly Material | Sustainability-conscious buyers | Industry: Virgin polyester / Base: 60% recycled polyester▲ / Advanced: 100% recycled▲▲ (GRS certification) | Base reduces landfill waste by 40%▲; Advanced achieves zero-waste▲▲ "100% recycled▲▲ (meets GRS 4.0 standards)" | Recycled materials may have slight texture differences▲ |
Fit & Size Range | Plus-size individuals | Industry: XL max / Base: 3XL▲ / Advanced: 5XL▲▲ (EN 13402 sizing) | Base accommodates broader shoulders▲; Advanced includes reinforced seams for durability▲▲ "5XL▲▲ (fits up to 62" chest)" | Advanced requires longer break-in period▲ |
Material Durability | High-wear scenarios (construction, etc.) | Industry: 0.5mm thickness / Base: 0.6mm▲ / Advanced: 0.8mm▲▲ (ISO 3801 GSM) | Base resists abrasion 20% better▲; Advanced lasts 50% longer▲▲ "0.8mm▲▲ (thicker than denim)" | Heavier fabric may increase sweat retention▲▲ |