The Science
The Science
5 Key Innovations
Tennis shorts with pockets that protect from moisture, but are easily accessible and breathable.
Waterproof but breathable pocket liners
Pockets are dual-layered, with a waterproof membrane on the inside, and a breathable material on the outside. This protects the tennis balls inside the pocket from sweat, while keeping the players legs comfortable throughout the match.
Heat-sealed pocket liner interface
The pocket is heat-sealed with an adhesive at a specific temperature and pressure to ensure no moisture can penetrate through the interface. Traditional methods of stitching the interface may compromise the waterproof nature due to the series of puncture holes made in the material.
Water-resistant body
Outside body of the shorts have a hydrophobic surface that repels water. Any moisture making contact immediately beads and roles off, leaving the outside of the shorts completely dry.
Pocket opening closed-at-rest
Pocket stays closed-at-rest, but is not sealed. This makes the pockets easy to slide tennis balls in and out of, while still providing protection from moisture dripping down the outside.
Routing vein around the pocket opening
Pocket opening edge has a raised, waterproof vein all the way around. This design element routes moisture dripping down the sides of the shorts around the pocket further preventing any moisture from entering the pockets.
Materials Used for Shorts to Adhere to Ridgid Standards
POCKETS:
AATCC35 - Water Resistance: Rain
JIS L 1092 - Water Resistance of Textiles
JIS L 1099 - Water Vapor Permeability of Textiles
AATCC22 - Water Repellency: Spray
ASTM D737 - Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
AATCC16 - Colorfastness to Light: Outdoor
AATCC61 - Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated
AATCC183 - Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted UV Radiation through Fabrics
BODY OF SHORTS:
AATCC204 - Water Vapor Transmission of Textiles
AATCC22 - Water Repellency: Spray
ASTM D6614 - Stretch Properties of Textile Fabrics
AATCC106 - Colorfastness to Water: Sea
AATCC162 - Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool
AATCC16 - Colorfastness to Light: Outdoor
AATCC61 - Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated
AATCC183 - Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted UV Radiation through Fabrics
