Orca Fleece Rug

Our Orca fleece rug is useful when travelling or after bathing, it is also ideal for use after exercise or as an extra layer. This polar fleece has great wicking properties to draw moisture away from the horse and prevent them from catching a chill. The fabric traps air to help with insulation, keeping the horse warm and comfortable even when wet. Orca is also lined at the chest to prevent rubbing.

 

The Meaning Behind The Name

Part of our Wonders of the World collection, the Orca fleece is named after our Founding Director’s love for Orca’s. This stunning black fleece with white and silver binding is a true reflection of the beauty that these magnificent creatures show.

 

Hand washing is best.

Never use detergent or bleach as it can damage the waterproof coating.

Out turnout rugs boast a 3000mm waterproof and the breathability ranges from 3000-8000 MVT (Molar Value Transmission). The MVT is measured in gms/m2/24 Hours. The higher the MVT value the more breathable the fabric is.

All turnouts have a PU coating inside which is Hydrophilic (Water Loving) in nature, drawing excess sweat and moisture to it. The temperature difference between the air inside and outside of the rug then forces moisture outwards. During heavy rain fall the pores in the outer layer of the rug are covered in water making it impossible for air inside the rug to escape, at that moment in time the rug is in a 0 breathability state, causing sweat inside the rug, this can sometimes be mistaken for a leaking rug.