RAB
Rab t-shirts are a must-have for any outdoor enthusiast. Made from moisture-wicking fabrics, they keep you cool and dry during intense activities. The Rab collection also features leggings, providing a comfortable and supportive fit for any adventure.
Whether you're fasthiking, climbing, or exploring, our Rab collection offers the perfect combination of performance, durability, and comfort. With a focus on technical excellence and innovative design, Rab ensures that you are equipped with the best gear for your outdoor pursuits. From active shorts to waterproof jackets, windproof layers to lightweight t-shirts, and versatile leggings, the Rab collection has everything you need to take on any challenge.
Yes, Rab is an excellent choice for trail, fell, and mountain runners. Their running gear is designed to be lightweight, breathable, and protective, allowing runners to move quickly and comfortably in challenging terrain. The range includes everything from ultralight waterproof shells and windproof jackets to technical running tops and shorts.
Rab running shorts, like the Talus and Talus Light, are designed for unrestricted movement and comfort. They are built with lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying fabrics such as Matrix™. Key features include a comfortable, close-fitting waistband, strategic stash pockets for gels or keys, and a design that focuses on providing maximum freedom of movement on any run.
Absolutely. Rab's technical fleeces, such as those using Thermic™ G fabric, are perfect mid-layers for cold-weather running. This grid-backed fleece is designed to be lightweight, breathable, and fast-wicking, providing excellent warmth for its weight. The construction helps regulate your temperature during high-output activity, keeping you warm without causing you to overheat.
Proflex™ is Rab’s innovative waterproof fabric that has the stretch and comfort of a softshell with the protection of a hardshell. It is highly breathable and fast-wicking, making it ideal for high-intensity running. Jackets like the Kinetic Ultra use Proflex™ and are designed as core pieces of running gear for bad weather days, not just emergency shells.
Rab uses a range of high-performance fabrics tailored for running:
- Proflex™: A highly breathable, stretchy waterproof fabric for protective shells.
- Mono Mesh: An ultralight, strong, and non-absorbent mesh used in running vests for a stable, breathable fit.
- Thermic™ G: A gridded fleece fabric that offers an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio for mid-layers.
- Matrix™: A family of softshell fabrics used in shorts for their stretch, wind resistance, and breathability
The number of layers determines the jacket's durability and intended use:
- 2.5-Layer Construction: These jackets have a face fabric, a waterproof membrane, and a printed or sprayed-on protective inner layer. They are extremely lightweight and packable, making them ideal for trail runners who need an emergency shell that won't weigh them down.
- 3-Layer Construction: In these garments, the membrane is bonded between a durable outer fabric and a protective inner lining. This construction is more robust and durable, suited for runners who face harsh, prolonged mountain weather and need maximum protection.
For active insulation in running gear, Rab uses advanced synthetic insulation like PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Active+. Unlike traditional insulation that just traps heat, Active+ is highly breathable and designed to manage moisture during stop-start activities. It provides warmth when you need it but allows excess heat and sweat to escape when you're working hard, preventing the clammy feeling you can get from less breathable insulation.
Gridded fleeces, like Rab's Thermic™ G fabric, have a pattern of raised fleece channels on the inside. This design has two main benefits for runners:
- Traps Warmth: The raised channels trap air, providing excellent insulation for the fabric's weight.
- Enhances Breathability: The thinner channels between the grids allow moisture vapor to escape more easily, improving breathability and wicking speed during high-exertion activities.
