Rain, wind, snow and extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on a hunt, ruining any chance for enjoyment or success. But when outfitted with technologically superior performance gear and clothing, the well-prepared hunter can forge ahead in comfort and confidence knowing it’ll take a lot more than harsh weather to keep him or her from the adventure.

When it comes to effective hunting garments, a superb camo pattern is important, but the garment needs to also provide all day comfort and durability no matter the weather or terrain. Hunting apparel should repel wind and water and control scent, while keeping the hunter dry and comfortable whether the temperatures soar or drop. That’s where The ASF Group comes in. Located in San Pedro, Cal., The ASF Group builds highly specialized fabrics for the outdoor and action sports industries and is involved in every step of the process from selecting the fibers, to building prototype fabrics, to executing lab dips, all the way through to the delivery of the finished fabric.

Many of Realtree’s top licensees, such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Vortex Outdoors, Outdoor Cap, Academy, Browning, Gander Mountain and Cabela’s depend on the ASF Group to make their Realtree camo jackets, shirts, pants, hats, gloves and other apparel and gear items as performance ready as possible through new technologies and fabrics designed to not only enhance the quality of the hunt, but to protect the hunter from whatever Mother Nature may dish out.

The ASF Group’s newest Eclipse™ technology adds value to garments and accessories while ensuring durable performance no matter the conditions.

Technologies:

Eclipse™ Xeolite Scent Control System – This breakthrough two-stage technology captures existing body odors and destroys odor-causing bacteria at the source. Existing odors are captured by zeolite from natural volcanic rock. Zeolite forms a microporous sieve that attracts, absorbs and captures odors. Anti-microbial technology uses silver to destroy odor-causing bacteria before the bacteria creates body odor. 

Eclipse™ Heatwave -- The sophisticated Inner Surface Technology uses advanced ceramics to retain and generate heat to add to the comfort of the user in colder temperatures. The applied IST conducts, retains and stores heat from the sun and the wearer’s body to stabilize body temperature. Conducting and refracting the stored heat from the wearer provides up to 5 °F increase for Heatwave fabrics when compared to untreated fabrics.

Eclipse™ Rain Fleece – This water-repellent Duraface Fleece provides durable performance. Warm and dry, this fleece blends performance and comfort with great water repellency.

Eclipse™ Cool Touch – This system draws moisture away from the body with cooling evaporation technology. Eclipse Cool Touch pulls excess heat from the body with moisture-managing properties that assist in lowering the skin temperature. Lower skin surface temperature average 1 °C to 1.5 °C (2-3 °C).

Eclipse™ Wind Resistant Laminate – This technology provides excellent breathability while providing thermal control. Soft and quiet, this technology is air permeable.

Eclipse™ Barrier Tech™ -- The Eclipse™ Barrier Tech™ laminates have been developed to enhance comfort in all weather conditions. Barrier Tech absorbs and transports moisture and moisture vapor for enhanced comfort while providing the highest levels of waterproofness.  “Good, Better, Best” tiers of performance options provide flexibility in product development.

Advantages of Eclipse™ Barrier/Tech

• No holes to clog
• No Holes for wind to pass through
• Water resistant of up to 30,000mm
• Even works in sea water

Eclipse™ Functional Textiles  -- Designed to promote and provide enhanced comfort in any or all conditions, the Eclipse™ Functional Textiles are the basis for a comfortable garment.

Eclipse™ Family of Products:

• Waterproof/Breathable finishes
• Technical Outwear
• Eco-Friendly DWR
• Moisture Management
• Scent Control
• ECO Certified

For more info, check out www.asfgroup.com.