Never one to miss a trick, Mizuno stepped in to the waterproof debate by choosing October 1 - first day of a drenched Ryder Cup - to announce its latest range of waterproof gear - the ImpermaLite GEO rainsuit with fusion welded technology
According to Mizuno, the welded seams in the all black suit eliminates stitching - the first point of entry in heavy rain - and fuses waterproof panels into one impenetrable layer.
“By completely eliminating the stitching process, there are no holes to protect and the seams are as waterproof as the rest of the garment, " says Clint Vosloo, in charge of Mizuno apparel development. "This is our ultimate lightweight waterproof for the very worst weather.”
With the American team allegedly having to raid the packed merchandising tent at Celtic Manor to shell out for a brand new waterproof jacket and over-trousers, one American player described the previous garment like “putting a towel in a bath full of water, taking it out and wrapping it around yourself. Not to appealling
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