Stierna | Size Guides | Houghton Country
Stierna are a Swedish company that focus on performance for riders using top quality fabrics and technologies as well as ensuring their products are made responsibly with sustainability and eco responsibility a keen focus.
Women's Clothing
How to measure
Chest: Using a soft measuring tape measure over the bust where it is largest. The measuring tape should not be too tight, but also not too loose. Check in the mirror that the measuring tape is completely horizontal around the bust and back. Stierna recommend that women measure with bras on.
Waist: Using a soft measuring tape around the waist where it is narrowest. Do not tighten the measuring tape and keep it completely straight / horizontal. Stierna recommend that you do not hold your breath while measuring, and do not measure immediately after a large meal for a truer measurement of your size.
Seat: The seat measurement is measured around the buttocks / hips where they are widest (approx. 20 cm below the waist, for adults).
Inner seam: The inner seam, along the inside of the leg, is easiest to measure on a pair of trousers that fits. Measure from the crotch down to the bottom of the trousers.
Men's Clothing
How to measure
Chest: Measure with a soft measuring tape around the chest at its broadest point. The measuring tape must not be too tight, but also not too loose. Check in the mirror that the measuring tape is completely horizontal around the chest and back.
Waist: Measure with the measuring tape around the waist where it is narrowest. Do not tighten the measuring tape and keep it completely straight / horizontal. Stierna recommended that you do not hold your breath while measuring, and do not measure immediately after a large meal to get a true reflection of your size.
Seat: The seat measurement is measured around the buttocks / hips where they are widest (approx. 20 cm below the waist, for adults).
Inner seam: The inner seam, along the inside of the leg, is easiest to measure on a pair of trousers that fits. Measure from the crotch down to the bottom of the trousers.
Socks
Stierna Technical Information and Material Information
Equtex™ Fabric
Stierna EQUTEX™ garments are both highly waterproof and highly breathable to give you the high performance you need.
An ultra-thin film is laminated (glued under pressure) to the inside of the outer fabric. This film contains microscopic holes that are large enough to release water molecules (perspiration) in the form of steam (transpiration) from our bodies. However, they are too small to let in 1 000 times larger water drops from rain or snow. The difference in temperature and the so-called steam pressure between the inside and outside of the fabric is what drives the steam (perspiration) out through the fabric. This is called breathability and the technology that keeps you comfortable.
All seams on an Equtex™ garment are tape-sealed the process by which the needle holes that are made in the fabric during the make-up process are covered by melting tape over the seam to seal the holes.
Equtex™ garments are treated with an Eco-friendly fluorocarbon-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatment to help prevent rain or snow from saturating the fabric.
Equtex™ garments withstand a water pressure* of a minimum of 20,000 mm.
Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm and up - Suitable for all conditions including heavy rain, wet snow and high-pressure situations such as kneeling on wet ground.
Equtex™ garments have a breathability of a minimum of 20,000 g/m2/24h.
Breathability Rating: 20,000g is the level of breathability that is looked for by runners, mountain bikers and people working hard in difficult conditions to perform under heavy work and high levels of perspiration so that the jacket or coat can cope with the level of evaporation required without becoming clammy.
3M Thinsulate™
3M Thinsulate™ Insulation is produced by a special technique with extremely fine microfibers, that gives more fibres per m² that can trap air and block body radiant heat loss, than on a standard polyester padding.
An efficient insulator with a very high warmth-to-thickness ratio enabling garment designs with less bulk and enhanced freedom of movement. 3M Thinsulate™ is breathable and withstands moisture and will keep you warm and dry.
3M™ Scotchlite™
Whether out riding or working at the stable, 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material helps you to be seen at dawn, dusk, or night, in all weather conditions.
3M™ Scotchlite™ uses a technology known as retro reflection. A large amount of reflected light is returned directly to the original light source, such as a car’s headlights. Since very little light is scattered when the light is returned, retro-reflective materials appear brightest to an observer located near the original light source such as behind the wheel of a car.
3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material is available in a variety of configurations that meet or exceed the minimum EN-471 & CSA Z-96 standards for high visibility.
Bamboo Charcoal / Cool Anti-Odour™
Stierna’s Cool Anti-Odour™ fabric in BambooCharcoal-polyester is developed to have high moisture transportation and is naturally anti-bacterial, without any chemical treatments, which minimizes bad smell and you will stay fresh both during and after your ride.
The bamboo charcoal fabric gives UV protection up to UPF +30 and comes with a natural coolness and soft touch to keep you dry and comfortable at all times.
Anti Drizz® Softshell
The air drizz® softshell is designed to have excellent body heat control and transport moisture rapidly to ensure full performance during high-level activities.
The high-tech membrane with a breathability of 15 000 g/mm²/24h is combined with a four-way stretch shell fabric to allow full movement.
The shell fabric has an Eco-friendly fluorocarbon-free DWR treatment and with a waterproofness of 500mm, a light drizzle will be no problem. The brushed fleece inside is added to give warmth and boost moisture transportation which will make you stay dry and comfortable at all times.
Stierna's Responsibility Policy
Stierna has an overall responsibility policy for the principles identified in ISO 26000 - the world’s largest standard for sustainable business in order to maximize the business’ contribution to sustainable development.
Accountability
We are a small company, but we know that we are big enough to influence our environment and the people we come in contact with. We know that we have a responsibility and want to contribute to a sustainable society in the ways we can.
Business Ethics and Transparency
We strive to behave ethically in all relationships and situations. For us, it means being honest, and showing consideration and respect for everyone we have a relationship with.
Stakeholder Respect
We always have a perspective with us which means that we think about how decisions and activities will affect customers, employees, suppliers and the society around us. Where we create value, we take responsibility. For example, that we strive for the garments to last as long as possible.
Laws and Guidelines
We continuously update our knowledge of laws, norms and guidelines in the markets in which we operate. We affirm human rights.
Knowledge and Follow-Up
We ensure that our employees and other relevant stakeholders are aware of this policy and also understand and act in accordance with it. We follow up and evaluate compliance annually.
