Ion-mask™ technology is a true breakthrough for patrol footwear material & construction.

Working at a molecular level, it binds invisibly to the surface of products, giving them a stunning ability to repel most liquids. This can be all be done without affecting the look or the feel of the boot.

The process was originally developed for military clothing to combat against chemical agents.

There are 6 main benefits to the police boots treated with Ion-mask™ :

	Waterproof Special polymers infuse into the boots at a sub-microscopic scale. This means that every single fibre is given a coating of water-repellent polymer that is only a few molecules thick.
	Hydrophobic The ion-mask™ process means that as the fibres become repellent, they therefore become non-absorbent. This applies even to open-weave materials.
	Breathable The entire boot is treated inside and out, eliminating the need for a waterproof membrane, so the shoe is as breathable before the process as after.
	Lightweight The boot is also lighter than its membrane equivalent. The treated boot will not gain weight in wet conditions as the material no longer retains water.
	Stay Clean ion-mask™ enhancement also helps to keep footwear cleaner longer. Like water, the treatment helps to repel dirt and therefore reduce staining.
	Environmentally Friendly Tiny quantities of chemicals are used, with minimal waste, so the process is highly-efficient compared with traditional methods or membrane technologies.

See Magnum boots ion-mask technology in action: