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Cortazu

Barrier CT Pro™

Cortazu’s waterproof, breathable fabric technology. Built for bad weather.

Developed by Cortazu. Independently tested.

Barrier CT Pro™ brings together rain protection, breathability, and a construction chosen for the outdoors. Below, you can explore the measurements and reports behind Barrier CT Pro™, starting with waterproofness.

Barrier CT Pro — The Waterproofness Test
The waterproofness test
15,000
mm H₂O · JIS L 1092
61,200+ Testing equipment maximum — fabric still dry
50,000 Minimum for Barrier CT Pro
30,000 Where most hardshell tests stop
20,000 Sufficient for heavy rain

Proven performance. Twice the industry standard.

  • How it works. The laboratory steadily increases water pressure against the fabric to measure its resistance to water penetration.
  • The result. At 61,200 mm, no water had passed through. The test ended at the equipment’s maximum pressure.
  • Check the evidence. Explore the independent laboratory’s report and the test methods below.
The four standards

Barrier CT Pro™ clears all four at once.

Waterproof

Waterproof

50.000 mm+
Keeps rain from passing through the fabric.


Breathable

Breathable

20.000 g/m2/24 hrs+
Lets moisture vapour escape as you move.

Durable

Durable

50.000 rubs
Built to withstand friction during use.

Water repellency

Water repellency

Grade 5 (highest)
Helps rain bead and roll off the outer fabric.

Field tested

Then we gave it to people who'd notice if it failed.

Every Cortazu product is field-tested by specialists before it reaches you.

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Five days, Scottish Highlands

Ned Helyar | Hiking expert
Heavy rain & wind during 6-hour hikes; 4–8°C; pack for the whole way.

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Freeride touring, Tirol

Ernst Wagensveld | Outdoor gear tester
−10 to −20°C, working hard uphill, repeated transitions.

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Ridge traverse, Norway

Damien Rijken | Outdoor storyteller
Wind-driven rain, fully exposed, 36 hours without taking it off.

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Barrier CT Pro™ Guarantee

Protection proven. Performance published.

performance report
Barrier CT Pro — The full protocol
The full protocol

Everything you'd ask before buying. Answered up front.

Four tests, one fabric, all four at once. A construction that clears three and misses one doesn't carry the mark. Here is what gets measured, how each test is run, what we require, and what came back.

Full report published Independent laboratory Retested on every change
Waterproofness How well the fabric keeps water from getting through, even in heavy downpours. 61,200+ mm
Waterproofness How well the fabric keeps water from getting through, even in heavy downpours.
JIS L 1092 · 7.1 Method B Water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric at 100 kPa/min, distilled water at 20±3°C. We require the test to run until water comes through — not to stop at the pass mark.
50,000 mm H₂O
61,200+ mm H₂O Test rig reached its maximum. The fabric had not let water through.
Water repellency How well water beads up and rolls off the outside instead of soaking in. Grade 5
Water repellency How well water beads up and rolls off the outside instead of soaking in.
JIS L 1092 · 7.2 spray rating A standardised spray is directed at the treated face fabric and the surface is graded from 1 to 5.
Grade 5
Grade 5 The highest grade on the scale.
Breathability How well heat and sweat can escape, helping you stay comfortable when moving. 27,685 g/m²/24h
Breathability How well heat and sweat can escape, helping you stay comfortable when moving.
JIS L 1099 · Method B-1 Moisture vapour moving from the inside out through the laminate, measured over 24 hours.
20,000 g/m²/24h
27,685 g/m²/24h Cleared the threshold for high-output use.
Abrasion resistance How well the fabric stands up to rubbing and wear from (back)packs, rocks and repeated use. 50,000+ rubs
Abrasion resistance How well the fabric stands up to rubbing and wear from (back)packs, rocks and repeated use.
JIS L 1096 The face fabric is rubbed against a standard surface to a defined end point and checked for structural failure.
50,000 rubs
50,000+ rubs Face fabric intact, ratings held.
Barrier CT Pro — Fabric Comparison
Performance, compared

Read the test, not the label.

Barrier CT Pro™ is developed with specialists to our own specifications. Independently tested, with all results published transparently to read.

Compare the essentials
Barrier CT Pro™
3-layer hardshell fabric
Industry standard
Typical premium hardshell fabric
Waterproofness
Barrier CT Pro™
61,200+mm
Equipment maximum · JIS L 1092
Industry standard
20,000–30,000mm
Typical premium rating
Breathability
Barrier CT Pro™
27,685g/m²/24h
JIS L 1099 B-1
Industry standard
15,000–20,000g/m²/24h
Typical premium rating
Abrasion resistance
Barrier CT Pro™
50,000+rubs
JIS L 1096
Industry standard
Rarely published
No rub count listed
Test evidence
Barrier CT Pro™
Full lab reports & methods published
Industry standard
Headline ratings only
Full reports rarely shared
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We don’t license performance. We build it.

Developed with specialty fabrics. Independently tested.

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