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ion-mask™ technology is a breakthrough in surface enhancement. It works at a molecular level, binding invisibly to the surfaces of products, giving them an extraordinary ability to repel most liquids.
The benefits are as clear as the technology itself. With minimal consumption and negligible waste, ion-mask™ enhancement represents a quantum leap in footwear technology.
ion-mask™ was originally developed for military clothing designed to repel chemical agents but Hi-Tec are proud to be pioneering the introduction of ion-mask™ in the footwear industry.
Check out the videos at the bottom of the page to see ion-mask™ in action!
All products featuring this description are waterproof. Typical product here would be hiking boots or leather golf shoes traditionally designed to prevent water ingress. Ion-mask™ enhances the surface of materials in this product and by selecting materials that have a natural resistance to water or that have a very dense structure, such as leather, we ensure that water does not penetrate.
Ion mask™ is a process that can treat any shoe but it is important to note that it is not just a waterproof technology, it is a water management technology.
Shoes engineered as ion-mask™ (HPi) have all the benefits of the ion-mask™ process but are not designed to be waterproof. Instead of trying to keep water out, they welcome water! Typical product here would be sandals or trail running shoes with open mesh materials which become much improved after the process.
HPi shoes will be quicker drying because they absorb less water, they will also remain lighter as a result and stay clean longer than conventional untreated equivalent models.
