P2i - Ion Mask

ion-mask™

ion-mask™, technology by P2i, gives footwear, outdoor clothing and accessories a level of liquid repellency that old technologies simply cannot match.

Treated articles keep wearers comfortable and dry, by resisting water from outside and maintaining optimum control of temperature and ‘breathability'. By resisting the absorption of water and dirt, ion-mask™ also helps guard against stains, making products look newer for longer.

Although the presence of ion-mask™ is invisible to wearers – its protective layer is one thousand times thinner than a human hair – it is molecularly bonded to the whole surface of the product and is therefore extremely durable. ion-mask™ lasts as long as the material itself and is not compromised by everyday wear and tear.

Why use ion-mask™ over other technologies like membranes?

Protection

ion-mask™ gives footwear, outdoor clothing and accessories superior liquid repellency, which stops external water getting in and allows perspiration to escape.

Breathable

Treated articles keep wearers comfortable and dry. Unlike membrane technologies, ion-mask™ is not a physical barrier, so it delivers the full natural airflow of the chosen material as well as reducing unnecessary weight.

Durable

The liquid repellent nano-coating is physically bonded at a nanoscopic level, so it lasts as long as the material it protects and is invisible to sight or touch.

Environmental

ion-mask™ technology is solvent-free and uses only tiny quantities of protective monomer, resulting in minimal waste and no adverse impact on the environment.