Also, manufacturers usually prefer to reformulate products rather than put warning labels on them.
In fact, the priority of base layers, as most manufacturers prefer to call them these days, is to keep you dry rather than warm.
Some manufacturers have preferred high-tensile steel recently in order to reduce the tare weight.
While materials made of recycled products are less expensive, manufacturers often prefer the virgin materials because, among other things, they are easier to source.
The results of these tests can be hard for the general public to obtain as manufacturers prefer to publicize "comfort" and "performance".
Other manufacturers like Garmin and Magellan prefer to bundle their own software developed in-house.
Some manufacturers prefer a looser fitting sheath augmented with magnets.
Some manufacturers prefer to continue meeting CTR 21, but there is little reason to do so.
Not surprisingly, GPA and manufacturers prefer not to think about such things.
The manufacturers, by comparison, prefer growing sales and profits, which thrive on a strong economy and some inflation.