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Since 1922, HOLMENKOL has been combining proven technologies with the latest high-tech materials. All sports coatings made by HOLMENKOL are exclusively developed and manufactured in Germany. This ensures cutting-edge premium quality.

HOLMENKOL’s Textile Protection range has been designed jointly with top athletes. It meets with the most exacting performance demands on performance and helps athletes of any level to focus on their sport. At the level of pro- fessional sports, breathability, water-repellent surfaces, hygiene and cleanliness may just tip the scales. In recrea-tional athletics, they greatly contribute to your well-being and enjoyment.

NANOTECHNOLOGYExtreme water and dirt repellent surfaces thanks to ultra thin self-assembling layers (see pages 21-22).

LOTus-HYbrid-mATrixDirt rolls off the surface thanks to the unique surface texture, based on the principle of the lotus plant (see page 23).

HYGiENE EffECTHygienic cleanliness for textiles even when washed at very low temperatures or refreshed using a spray (see page 7).

TECHNOLOGY fOr WiNNErs mAdE iN GErmANY

For me as a triathlete, choosing the best possible preparation determines victory or defeat in all disciplines. For me, selecting and caring for suitable sportswear is part of the game, both in competition and in my leisure time.

Nicole Leder

Nicole Leder: 2007: 1st place IRONMAN Malaysia 1st place IRONMAN Frankfurt2004: 1st place Challenge Roth2003: 2nd place IRONMAN JAPAN 2002: 1st place IRONMAN BRAZIL 2000: 1st place IRONMAN ASIA

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PreWash Sport Stain remover for functional clothes22232 250 ml

PreWash Sport effectively removes typical sport stains including e.g.• blood• grass• soil/mud/sand/tennissand• lubricant• oil(usedoil/machineoil,motoroil,bikeoiletc.) • wax/tar/resin withoutdestroyingthefabric.

APPLICATION Prior to use, spot-test for colour and compatibility on an inconspicuous area. To remove stubborn dirt, put an absorbent cloth underneath the stain. Apply the product undiluted and work in using a brush. Then cover the stain with a saucer or similar and allow the product to act for around 20 mins. Put into the washing machine as usual and wash with TextileWash according to washing instructions.

Sportswearandfunctionalclothingare sensitivetochemicalcleaners.PreWashSportoffersgentlecleaningandpreservesthefabric’sfunctionality.Unlikeothercon-ventionalstainremovers,PreWashSportisoptimisedtoremoveabroadrangeofdirt.

TIPGentle rubbing using the application brush will clean much more effectively than merely applying the product. Wash with TextileWash after cleaning.

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Special detergent with a hygienic effect for high-quality, breathable sports and functional clothing • Effectiveandhygeniccleaningatlowertemperatures,evenwithhandwashables • CanbeusedformanymaterialssuchasGore-Tex,Sympatex,Schoeller, eVent,Coolmax,Outlast,SoftShell,etc.*• Alsosuitableforallsyntheticinsulationpadding(suchasThinsulate, Thermolite,PrimaLoftetc.)*• Withactivedryadditive:functionalclothingbetterabsorbsmoisture andthebodyremainsdrierlonger• Hygieneeffectandcolourbrilliance • Cleansblockedmembranesandrestorestheiroriginalcondition• Sportswearcanbehygienicallywashedtogetherwithotherlaundry• Withoutbleach,dyesandfillers,gentletothefabric• Tensideseasilybiodegradable *Gore-Tex®isatrademarkofW.L.Gore&Associates,Sympatex®isatrademarkofAkzoNobelFaserAG,Coolmax®,Lycra®, Thermolite®areregisteredtrademarksofINVISTA,Thinsulate®isatrademarkof3M

Hygiene eFFeCT Functionalsportsclothescangenerallyonlybewashedat30°Cor40°Candsomefabricsonlybyhand.Howevermuchyouwashtheseclothes,theyneverseemtogetcom-pletelyclean.Theunpleasantodouroftenremainsafterlaundering.Asarule,sweatisodour-free.Thetypicalodouronlyoccurswhenitiscontaminatedbybacteria.TheHygieneEffecteffectivelypreventsodoursfromforming.

ACTive DRy Waterrepellentsyntheticfabricscannotbemadewetenoughduringawashcycle.Withtheactivedryadditive,thefabricsabsorbthewaterbetterandthecleaningeffectisincreased.

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DID YOU KNOW? Unlike conventional washing agents, TextileWash with its integrated Hygiene Effect can be used for washing even at the lowest temperatures – even hand washables – for a hygienically clean effect.

LefT Conventional functional clothing, e.g. micro-fibre fabrics are

hydrophobic (water repellent) and hardly absorb the sweat.

The body is covered in a film of sweat and cools down considerably

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TextileWash FunctionalwashingagentwithHygieneEffect22236 1 l22233 500 ml

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Concentrated hygiene spray with high-tech odour absorber• Neutralisesactiveodours• Withlemon-freshscent• Idealforfootwear,bags,backpacks,helmets, protectors,gloves• Extremelyeconomicalthroughfinemistingeffect

APPLICATIONJust spray once, short drying time.

Mild washing balm with special conditioners for natural fibres • Suitablefor(Merino)wool,silkandnaturalpadding(feathers,down)• Gentle,hygieniccleaning• Maintainsthetypicalnaturalfibreproperties(wicking/natural moisturetransport,odourcontrol,naturalUVprotection)• Preservesnaturalinsulationandheatretentioncapability• Keepspaddingairyandelastic• Freeoflead,filleranddyeagents• Suitableformachineandhandwashing• Tensideseasilybiodegradable

TIP Also for all types of woollen socks, sweaters, scarves, hats, down sleeping bags, pillows, down clothing. HYGIENE

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Unpleasant odours and bacteria can then be bound together and a lemon-fresh scent remains.

“good” and “bad” odours are chemically com-pletely different. The high-tech odour absorber Sporthygienic has no problem at all distin-guishing between them.

naturalWash Mildwashingbalmfornaturalfibres22245 250 ml22244 50 ml

SportHygienic Concentratedhygienespraywithodourabsorber22121 125 ml22123 3 l

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HighTec Proof Nanowaterproofingforleatherandtextiles22150 250 ml 22151 400 ml

TIPFor optimum effectiveness, first wash the garment using TextileWash.

High-tech nano waterproofing with unique Lotus-Hybrid-Matrix for ALL types of leather and textiles • Extremeperformanceandlong-termprotectioncomparedwith conventionalwaterproofingproducts• Highperformancewater,oilanddirtrepellentLotus-Hybrid-Matrix• Maintainsandenhancesfullbreathabilityevenunderextremeconditions• Suitableforallmaterialssuchasleather,Gore-Tex,Sympatex,Schoeller, eVent,Coolmax,Outlast,SoftShelletc.*cottonandblendedfabrics• Environmentallyfriendlyaerosolspray:betterdistribution, nodropformation,nocloggednozzles• Veryshortreactiontime,noheatingrequired APPLICATIONShake highTec Proof well before use. Apply evenly over the dry garment from a distance of approximately 15 cm. Do not forget corners, seams and hems (capillary effect). Allow to dry without heating.

Especiallyforhighqualityleatherandfunctionalclothes,breathabilityshouldbeenhancedbyreducingdirtaccumulationtoaminimumandensuringmaximumprotectionfrommoisture.

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TextileProof Specialwaterproofingforfunctionalclothing22210 250 ml22212 75 ml

High-tech waterproofing for ALL sportswear and functional textiles with a unique Lotus-Hybrid-Matrix• Extremelywater,dirtandoilresistent• Allowsfullbreathability• SuitableforallmaterialssuchasGore-Tex,Sympatex, Schoeller,eVent,Coolmax,SoftShell,etc.*• Environmentallyfriendlyaerosolspray:betterdistribution, nodropformation,nocloggednozzles• Veryshortreactiontime,noheatingrequired

APPLICATION:Wash clothes using TextileWash. Shake TextileProof well before use and hold the can upright during spraying, if possible. Apply evenly over the dry garment. Do not forget corners, seams and hems (capillary effect). Allow to dry.

High-techclothingrequireshigh-techcare. Itisimportantthatthematerialcantransmitthebodywarmthoutwards,without hinderingbreathability.

TIPUnlike other conventional fluoride carbon products, TextileProof is effective immediately after drying – no need to heat it and no long waiting times.

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Waterproofing for enhanced breathability! Iftheouterfabricofyourfunctionalclothingbecomessoakedthrough,itcreatesawaterfilmwhichpreventsthemoistureinsidefromwicking.Correctlyimpregnatedtextiles,however,notonlypreventmoisturefrompenetratingyourclothes,butalsoenhancebreathability. What is breathability all about?Humansareactiveandproduceenergy,sotheirbodiesneedtoemitheatsothattheydonotgettoohot.Tenpercentofthebody‘sheatisemittedthroughbreathing,whilsttherestisexpelledasperspiration.Toavoidheatbuildingupinthebody,ourclothesneedtoexpeltheheatandmoisture.Inadditiontothis,clothingshouldbewindproof.Clothingmanufacturersarealwayssearchingfornewtechnologiesandhaveusedtheseinnewtypesoffabrics.Inthecaseofallfabrics,itisimportantthattheouterfabricremainswaterrepellentsothatthewatervapourmolecules*areactuallyreleasedtotheoutside.

SportProof Specialwaterproofingforleatherandblendedfabrics22100 250 ml22102 75 ml

High-tech nano waterproofing for ALL types of leather and textile/leather combinations with the Lotus-Hybrid-Matrix• Extremelywater,dirtandoilresistent• Preservestheleather• Highperformanceanddurabilityonleatherandtextilecombinations • Preservesnaturalinsulationandhelpsretainheat• Maintainsmaximumbreathabilityinallmaterials• Environmentallyfriendlyaerosolspraypreventstheformationofdrops andcloggednozzles • Veryshortreactiontime,noheatingrequired

APPLICATIONBrush off leather/fabric using water (if it is heavily soiled, use TextileWash). Allow to dry in a well-ventilated, shady place. Shake SportProof well before use and hold the can upright during spraying, if possible. Apply evenly over the dry textile, do not forget seams and hems (capillary effect)! Allow to dry.

Breathableleatherandleather-textile combinationsrequirespecialcare.Particularlywithshoes,itisimportantthatthelimited areawheremoistureistransferredmustbeusedtothemaximum.Thewaterresistance oftheleathermustthereforebemaintained.

TIPSpray in thin layers. In particularly stubborn cases, two thin layers are more effective than one thick one. Do not saturate the material/ leather with waterproofing.

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natural Leather Care Deepleathercareforalltypesofleather22160 100 ml

Deep leather care for all leather types • Providessustainableleathercare• Helpsreducemaintenance• Environmentallyfriendly,madefromrenewable rawmaterials• Doesnotcontainpreservatives

APPLICATIONShake before use. Spray Natural Leather Care on leather surfaces. Polish with a soft cloth. Then impregnate using highTec Proof.

Allsmoothleatherandsuedecomponentsofshoes,clothesorupholsterymustbecaredforinordertosustainablypreservethe naturalcharacteristicsofthematerial.

TIPFor long-term protection, impregnate the leather with highTec Proof after applying Natural Leather Care.

ImPORTANT: Prior to use, read the care instructions for the glasses.

noFog: High-tech glass cleaner with anti-fogging coating based on nanotechnology• Cleansalltypesofglass• Effectivelypreventsfogging• Alsosuitedforvisorsandspecialglasses

APPLICATIONSpray a thin layer on the inside of the glass. Dry and polish using a non-fluffy cloth

noFog Anti-foggingcoating22301 20 ml

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How to take care of your functional clothing HOLMENKOL’sTextileProtectionrangewasdevelopedforhighqualityfunctionalclothingandhasbeendermatologicallytestedandjudgedtobe”verygood“*.Ithelpspreservethespecialcharacteristicsoftheclothing,suchasawaterrepellentsurfaceandbreathability,hygieneandcleanliness.Mostconventionalwashingagentsaretooaggressiveandmayblockouterfabricsandmembranes.Pleaseobservetheinstructionsonthecarelabel.

*TextileProof,SportProof,SportHygenic,TextileWash,

NaturalWash,NoFog

impregnate and protect: - HighTec Proof (page11)- SportProof (page15) - natural Leather Care (page16)

Wash/refresh: - PreWash Sport(page5) - TextileWash (page6) - SportHygienic (page9) impregnate: - HighTec Proof (page11) - TextileProof (page13)

Washing of natural fibres: - PreWash Sport(page5) - naturalWash (page8)

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NANOTECHNOLOGY

HOLMENKOL‘swinningformulaistobringtogether provensolutions,thelatestinhigh-techmaterialsand cuttingedgetechnologysuchasnanotechnology.

What does «nano» mean?“Nano”originatesfromtheGreekword“nanos”meaningdwarf. Nanotechnologyoperatesonalevelofmagnitudemorethanten thousandtimessmallerthanamillimeter.

Why does HOLMenKOL work with it?Since1922,theHOLMENKOLbrandhasrepresentedhightechnology,reliabilityandtrustinsportcoatingsforprofessionalandleisuresports.HOLMENKOLdevelopeditsowndirectionovermanyyearscooperatingwithrenownedpartners.Nanotechnologyisonlyonetechnologyofmanyandisonlyusedifitreallybringsbenefits.

How do you benefit?Thekeytechnologyofthe21stcenturywillhaveaglobalimpact.Today,HOLMENKOLisalreadyusingittoenhanceitsproductsandprocesses.Sinceparticlesinconven- tionalcoatingshaveavarietyofstructures,theymakethecoatinglayerbecome unstableandpreventthegarmentfromhavingcompletesurfaceprotection.Nanoparticles,however,asusedinHOLMENKOLcoatings,generatevariousself-assembling,razor-thinlayersonthesurface.Thankstotheirstablestructure,theyensuredurableoverallprotection.Theresult:waterrepellentsportscoatings.Nanotechnologyoutperformsanyalter-nativemethodbyfarandofferstheright solutionforanyapplication.

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Lotus-Hybrid-Matrix – a perfect copy of natureInadditiontonanotechnology,HOLMENKOLalsousesahighlyeffectivespecialisedprocesstooptimallymixhigh-techrawmaterialswithappropriateadditivesorothereffectivesubstancesand/orenrichtheminamatrixwithphysicaleffects.

ThelotusplantisasymbolofpurityinAsia.Water,evenstickysubstanceslikehoney,justrolloffitsleaves.Dirtcanberemovedbyrinsingwithalittlewater.Whatthismeansbiologicallytotheplantisthatitisprotectedfrominhabitationbymicroorganisms,pathogensorgerms.

Thesurfacestructureof theleafconsistsofmanytiny“hills”,sowater hardlyhasanycontactpointswiththeleaf.If youpourwaterontothis structure,thewaterabsorbsthedirtparticlesandflowsoffcleanly.DuetoHYBRIDandnano-techonolgy,HOLMENKOLproductswiththeLotus-Hybrid-Matrixsealcansimulatethisprincipleandoffer aperfectdirectrepellenteffectwiththelotusstructureonawidenumberof substrates.

NANOTECHNOLOGY/sAfETY

Nanotechnologyhasnotonlybroughtaboutextensivefinancialandsocialopportunities.Itcanalsoposerisks.Thestudyofanyrisksoccursatanationalandinternationallevel–manycompanies,togetherwiththeGermanFederalMinistryofEducationandResearch,areinvestingmillionsofeurosinresearchinthisarea.LeadingGermannanotechnologycompanies,whichhavejoinedtogetherinforum-nano,arecommittedtothedevelopmentandintroductionofasealofapprovaltoimproveconsumerprotection.

HOLMENKOLAGisamemberofforumnanoandalsoparticipatesinpublicstudiesontheriskanalysisofnanoparticlesthroughitsresearchpartners(e.g.Nanosafe).HOLMENKOLproductsarealwayssubjectedtonumeroustests,bothinternallyandbyexternaltestinstitutes,beforetheyarelaunchedonthemarket. ThenanocomponentsusedbyHOLMENKOLarenotusedinpureform:theyare securelyintegratedintoamatrix.Inaddition,thedropsizeofthesprayproducts issetsothatthesprayedcomponentshavebeenprovennottobeinhalableinto thelungs:

Whenthesolventabsorbs,thecomponentsarepermanentlycementedtothesubstrate.Thismeansthereleaseofindividualnanoparticlesisprecluded.Allofthenanocomponentshavebeenandcontinuetobesubjectedtotoxicologicaltests.

in summary, HOLMenKOL products are protected in four ways: 1. Theoriginalcomponentshavebeenproventobenon-toxic.2. Onlyintegratedcomponentsornanolayersareused.3. Thespraydropletshavebeenprovennottobeinhalableintothelungs.4. Thenanocomponentshavebeenpermanentlycementedtothesubstrate.HOLMenKOL nano products have been on the market for many years – without complaints.

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