Saltwater resistant: Saltwater crystals can have an acid like influence on garments. For durable waterproofness it is very important that the sailing wear is saltwater resistant. Most sailing wear garments do NOT feature a specific saltwater treatment, or they feature a coating on the membrane. This hinders breathability and in the long term washes of. The membrane used in the BEARING Ocean Wear collection is specifically constructed to be resistant to the influence of saltwater.