Nookie

Introduction, Fabrics, Care, Sizing and Video

2009 Nookie Catalog

Introduction...

The Nookie brand was born in 1991 in the United Kingdom. Two kidz who didn't know any better, making hardcore technical clothing & equipment for whitewater kayakers. Still a small company, but staffed by a disparate group of extreme sports fanatics with decades of collective experience of worldwide traveling, competing & surviving, Nookie continues to make many types of water sports gear, thermal & fleece clothing, personal protective equipment and a wide range of rescue products for the emergency services, as well as a diverse & growing collection of street, surf, and skate wear including tee shirts, sweats, hoodies, board shorts & jackets.

They focus on a range of extreme water sports apparel & equipment. Whether it is ripping up the Pacific surf in Tahiti, base jumping in South America, playing the White Nile in Uganda or dropping a Class V waterfall in Norway, they have the equipment you are going to need and desire.

Stay committed to the fun & we will see you out in the asylum (not that we are claiming where we are is an oasis of sanity, but everything is relative...)

Fabric Information...

SomaTX3- A 3-ply laminated nylon Taslan fabric with a superior drape and handle that belies it extraordinary durability and water resistance.

Xtetra4- A multi-ply laminated nylon rip-stop with integral wear-bar pattern delivering enhanced performance in trans-surface and immersion use.

Ti-Glide- Titanium coatings offer enhanced thermal properties. Nookie have taken this several leaps further with their Ti-gliding coating, which is low friction for ease of use and enhanced macro-mobility. The coating has even better thermal properties than standard titanium and is eay to put on and off, hard wearing and attractive. Nookie Ti-glide is also tape seamable which enables its use instead of latex as seals for dry-shell type garments. Ti-glide garments and components can also limit muscle vibration which is a major source of fatigue.

Aramid Kevlar- Incredibly abrasion and tear resistant and almost never suffers a catastrophic failure- meaning that it is the best possible reinforcing material where tearing and abrasion are the main forms of risk. it is not stretchy or puncture resistant however, which in their view makes it unsuitable for neoprene spraydecks or the soles of shoes!

Cordura- A special kind of hi-tensile nylon. It has 2-7x abrasion resistance of ordinary nylon, polyester & cotton and is usually used for reinforcing patches on motorcycle garments.

Amara- A type of soft, stretchy synthetic suede which provides excellent grip & tactility whether wet or dry.

Bamboo Charcoal Fleece- Environmentally friendly functional yarn. It reduces heat loss more effectively than othe fleeces keeping you nice and toasty.

Zelcon- Is a finish for fabrics that is naturally absorbent to keep fabrics dry, comfortable & anti-static.

Taking care of your NOOKIE...

Your new NOOKIe product is extremely effective and durable when used as intended. Read the following and you will avoid 99% of the causes of premature kit death.

UV is very bad, usin products in the sun is one thing, leaving it in the sun is quite another. Keep in the shade when not in use and never expose the lining material or latex seals to direct sunlight.

Sea and Salt- If salt water dries on the garment, it leaves super abrasive crystals which will destroy your products from the inside you use it.

Bugs- Your perspiration contains bacteria. So does dirty water, these will multiply and eat your equipment if allowed to thrive. Always rinse throughly in clean fresh water after every use.

Heat- No matter what the heat source, if you let your product get hotter than 100 degrees F, it will never be the same again. Machine washing and sun drying are all big no-no's.

They like to make gear that lasts, so we don't clutter the world up with rubbish. You can help by looking after it and finding alternative uses for the products after that have finally reached the end of their lifetime.

If you have any questions, please contact NOOKIE for help.

Nookie, unit 1, Delaware Road, Gunnislake

Cornwall PL18 9AR GB

Tel +44 (0) 1822 832 333

Fax +44 (0) 1822 832 123

Garment Sizing...

Inside leg is measured from crotch to ankle bone. Arm is measured from nape of neck to wrist.

Sizes called things like SM, or LXL are designed to fit all the sizes within the reange to which they refer. For example, ML should fit anyone conforming to the M or L sizes shown below.

SIZE

CHEST

WAIST

IN/LEG

ARM

HEIGHT

XS

32" - 34"

22" - 24"

<29"

<29"

5' - 5'4"

S

34" - 38"

24" - 28"

<31"

<31"

5'2" - 5'6"

M

38" - 40"

28" - 32"

<33"

<33"

5'6" - 5'10"

L

40" - 44"

32" - 36"

<34"

<34"

5'9"- 6'2"

XL

44" - 48"

36" - 38"

<35"

<35"

6' - 6'3"

XXL

48" - 52"

38" - 40"

<36"

<36"

6'2" - 6'6"

THE WAY PADDLESPORTS GEAR SHOULD BE.