Technology · Toray Industries
Dermizax
Toray's non-porous membrane family, widely used in premium ski and mountain garments where stretch and quiet fabrics matter.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-01Independent documentation
Manufacturer specification
Published figures only — nothing estimated
- Owner
- Toray Industries
- Membrane type
- Non-porous polyurethane membrane, several variants
- Construction options
- Could not be verified from the accessible official documentation
- Waterproof rating
- Not publicly specified by manufacturer
- Breathability rating
- Not publicly specified by manufacturer
- Air permeability
- Not publicly specified by manufacturer
- Typical price segment
- Varies by garment.
- Weight characteristics
- Varies by face fabric and construction rather than by membrane alone.
- Durability characteristics
- Durability depends on the textile, laminate, seams, use and care; denier alone does not establish abrasion resistance.
- DWR requirements
- Face fabrics carry a durable water repellent finish. Repellency wears off with use and needs reproofing; the membrane itself is unaffected.
- PFAS / PFC information
- Check the current season's material declaration. Many brands have moved to PFAS-free repellent finishes, and platforms differ by year and by garment.
WaterproofJacket.com assessment
Our editorial analysis, not a manufacturer claim
Main advantages
- Stretchy and quiet
- Good cold-weather comfort
- Multiple performance variants
Main disadvantages
- Variant naming is opaque to shoppers
- Less consumer recognition than licensed laminates
Best uses
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cold mountain use
Poor uses
- Minimalist ultralight shells
Care instructions
- Follow the garment label and official care instructions. Use the specified cleaner; Gore permits a small amount of suitable liquid detergent for conventional GORE-TEX outerwear. Avoid products those instructions prohibit.
- For DWR-finished garments, clean first and reproof only if needed, following garment and treatment instructions. Do not apply DWR to persistent-beading constructions such as SHAKEDRY.
- Tumble dry warm or press with a cool iron under a cloth if the care label allows, to reactivate the finish.
Sources
Official documentation and standards we relied on
- officialToray Dermizax