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Ridgeline of New Zealand is a specialist outdoor clothing manufacturer that has now established itself as the No.1 selling brand in the Shooting Industry in New Zealand and Australia.

With it’s roots in the rugged New Zealand Mountains Ridgeline has developed a specialist range of fabrics to suit this most challenging environment. The Ridgeline “Big Four” – warmth, waterproofing, durability and functionality combined with the superior design of their amazing “Hide & Seek” Buffalo Camo has made Torrent Clothing a huge hit.

When it comes to hunting waterfowl, deer and the like you can’t let a little rain slow you down. With the new Ridgeline Quiet-Tex fabric you’ll stay dry, comfortable and ready for the shot. The Torrent trousers are cut to fit like your favourite jeans , so you know you’ll have the freedom of motion needed for even the toughest hunting conditions. Two large slash pockets are sealed from the weather with waterproof zips and two roomy rear pockets ensure ample storage for items you want to keep within easy reach. The two zippered and domed cargo pockets provide extra storage for all your hunting essentials. A non-slip waistband with large belt loops and extended back keeps the pants securely in place during the most demanding activities. The Torrent Trousers have a lightweight mesh lining for comfort. The two layer QuietTex laminated shell fabric has a quiet Tricot outer which resists abrasion and burrs whilst  the tape seamed membrane is 100% waterproof (with a 8000mm hydrostatic head), windproof.  and resists abrasion and burrs.

All in all the Torrent offers unsurpassable extreme weather protection and functionality whilst “Hide & Seek” Buffalo camo offers superb 3D break-up so you remain invisible to your quarry.

HYDROSTATIC HEAD
This is the industry measurement of waterproofing. The European Standard a fabric must meet to be classified as waterproof is a hydrostatic head rating of 1,500mm. Hydrostatic head is a fabric's resistance to water pressure equivalent to a column height of water. Whilst a hydrostatic head of 1,500mm will keep out heavy rain, it will not stand up to the increased pressure put on a fabric in general use and by rucksacks etc. The Torrent has a hydrostatic head of 8000mm.

To measure the hydrostatic head of a fabric a column of water is pressed against it. The height of the column is increased until the water penetrates the fabric. The term hydrostatic head is used to denote the amount of pressure of water that is required in order to penetrate a given fabric.

The British Ministry of Defence definition for a waterproof fabric is that it must resist a column of water at least 800mm high, 1/10^th the standard set by the Torrent.

The level of waterproofing depends on the requirements and design purpose of the jacket. As a rule of thumb guide a hydrostatic head of 3000 is decent waterproofing.