XCEL SUMMER WETSUITS HAVE JUST DROPPED! All of the top end steamers also feature CELLIANT Technology! Read below to find out more................ An Xcel exclusive, TDC is a responsive textile that actively works with you. From the moment you put it on, TDC transforms your body into a renewable source of warmth, while improving your ability to achieve peak performance. What Is TDC? TDC, Thermo Dry Celliant, is a unique wetsuit lining with mineral-enhanced, naturally-hydrophobic smart fibers that are activated by your body heat. TDC is a responsive textile that recycles your body heat – that would otherwise be wasted – into beneficial infrared energy. This infrared energy provides a huge boost in warmth, and delivers a wide range of overall performance benefits. Rigorously tested in and out of the water, TDC is Xcel’s warmest wetsuit lining ever in over 30 years of Xcel product development, and redefines what we can achieve in terms of wetsuit warmth and performance. “With many strong products in the marketplace today, Xcel set out to deliver a technically superior innovation that would stand out from alternatives – and that could, most importantly, be scientifically proven to perform. Careful R&D led us to Celliant, an established and proven technology yet one that has never been seen before in wetsuits.” “After partnering with Celliant, we set out to determine whether TDC would be effective as an in-the-water lining. We conducted rigorous tests in both controlled environments and real-world surf sessions.” “The results of TDC’s extensive testing far exceeded our expectations. Comparing TDC to other materials, we can literally see and measure the significant increase in warmth. And the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the many product testers – most of whom weren’t told they would be wearing TDC – only served to reinforce our scientific conclusions.” – Lance Varon How Does TDC Work? TDC is driven by Celliant’s patented, proprietary mineral blend embedded in TDC smart fiber cores. These active minerals are naturally occurring and thermo-reactive (heat activated). They have been carefully selected for their ability to convert body heat into infrared energy, and to then redirect that energy back into your skin and muscle. TDC begins to work from the moment it is worn against your skin. It does not require a minimum body heat or baseline activity level to be activated; and it remains continuously effective over time (see “How Is TDC Made?” below). Infrared energy is known to have many positive effects on the body. “TDC’s infrared energy is a medically proven vasodilator. This means that infrared energy improves circulation and increases tissue oxygen (TCPO2) levels, which in turn are proven to increase warmth and stamina, fend off fatigue, and quicken recovery times in everyone from non-athletes to professionals alike.” “The cold air and/or water conditions that necessitate a wetsuit are the same conditions in which you’ll benefit from improved circulation and greater tissue oxygen. So for surfers, this means quick and easy access to these performance benefits, simply by putting on their wetsuit.” – David Horinek, Celliant Inventor What are the Benefits of TDC? TDC’s key benefit is its unparalleled warmth. It also delivers increased endurance, faster recovery, and enhanced overall athletic performance. TDC is also a lightweight, all-way stretch material, with an exceptionally quick drying time thanks to the naturally hydrophobic (water repellent) properties of its mineral-enhanced smart fibers. “Because TDC is so versatile, we now have the potential to develop products that use less foam and are even more lightweight, while still delivering unparalleled warmth and built-in hydrophobic properties. It’s a truly revolutionary breakthrough with exciting future applications.” – Lance Varon
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 03:17:54 +0000
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