How Good is the Graphene X Nomad(e)?

We review the Graphene X Nomad(e) EDC Waterproof Jacket in this hands on test.

Is the Graphene X Nomad(e) jacket the ultimate armor for braving all weather conditions during your outdoor escapades? I’ve put this graphene jacket to the test, and I’m thrilled to share my insights!

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First impressions

My first impression on opening the package was that the Nomad(e) jacket was a lot lighter than the other raingear that we have around the house.

Remember those incredibly heavy, yellow, rain slickers – yep we have a few of those. I feel like Big Bird wearing a sweaty garbage bag whenever I put on one of our yellow rain slickers.

To be fair, we do have better rain gear, but even the lightest, and newest of our other raingear is heavy, and I feel sweaty the moment the sun comes out, as they’re not breathable at all.

I was hoping that the Graphene X jacket finally managed to hit the holy grail of rain jackets – being waterproof and breathable at the same time.

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According to the company’s website, and the promise of the graphene material, I was pretty confident I may have finally found my perfect rain jacket.

To start this graphene jacket review, let’s dig into what graphene actually is, and why you’d want it in your rain gear.

What is graphene?

Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, and it’s one of the thinnest, strongest, and most conductive materials known to mankind.

Graphene is a big deal. As in, a Nobel Prize winning big deal.

In 2010, Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for their “groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene“.

What is graphene fabric?

Graphene can be added directly into the fibre of a fabric or added on top, as a coating on the surface of the fabric.

In the Nomad(e) jacket, the graphene is printed in a grid on a polyurethane membrane that faces towards the skin of the wearer. The graphene adds virtually no weight to the jacket, but it does help retain heat, and increases breathability.

Why choose a graphene jacket?

Here are some reasons why you might want a graphene jacket:

• Thermal Conductivity – Graphene is an excellent thermal conductor, meaning a jacket made from it can efficiently redistribute heat from warmer parts of your body to colder parts, thereby maintaining an even body temperature.
• Waterproof –…