How Does It Work?

Moisture and high relative humidity next to the skin cause discomfort. Polartec® Power Dry® keeps the skin dry through three complementary mechanisms:

1. The fabric is highly breathable and does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor.

2) “Touch points“ on the fabric inner surface draw off the sweat. Sweat is wicked off the skin to the outside of the fabric where it spreads rapidly for evaporation. Polartec® Power Dry® fabrics move at least 30% more moisture away from the skin than single component fabrics.

3) When the sweat reaches the outside of the fabric, it spreads out to many times its original surface area, enabling it to dry at least 2 times faster than cotton.

Technical Highlights

• Patented bi-component construction keeps your skin dry when you sweat
• Highly breathable to provide comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor
• Dries quickly
• Provides very good sun protection (UPF 15) in most styles
• Soft surface next to skin provides all-day comfort
• Machine washable
  

Polartec® Classic fabrics are the reference standard for lightweight warmth and breathability. This is the original fleece offering unparalleled quality and durability.  Polartec® Classic fabrics have been the primary insulation layer of choice among experienced outdoor enthusiasts for nearly three decades.

How does it work?

The 100% polyester velour construction creates air pockets that trap air and retain body heat. Unlike less expensive fleece fabrics, Polartec® Classic products maintain their insulating ability and non-pilling appearance after repeated laundering.

These fabrics are available in a range of weights to provide the right level of insulation for most outdoor activities. Polartec® Classic 100 weight fabrics are the lightest and are excellent for a warm first layer or lightweight sweater. Polartec® Classic 300 fabrics are the heaviest and provide a warm thermal layer for very cold outdoor activities. Halfway in between are Polartec® Classic 200 weight fabrics, providing outstanding warmth and versatility.

Polartec® Classic line includes over 90 styles of fabrics available in hundreds of colors, patterns, and prints. Many styles are also available with a water repellent surface that sheds rain and snow. The Polartec® Classic line provides not only outstanding warmth without weight, but are breathable and durable, dry quickly, and are great styling options for virtually every end use.

Technical Highlights

• Provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics
• Highly breathable to provide comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor
• For water repellent styles, surface sheds rain and snow
• Dries quickly to minimize heat loss
• Durable; will outlast other fleece fabrics
• Machine washable
• Versatile; appropriate for a broad range of activities
• Available in light, mid, and heavy weight constructions to provide a choice of insulation level

Polartec® Power Stretch® fabrics feature body-hugging 4-way stretch and are very breathable.  They keep you dry when you sweat and provide warmth without weight.  These are the most versatile outdoor and fitness apparel fabrics available today. 

Many of the fabrics feature a proprietary construction with two unique surfaces:  the durable nylon outer layer is wind- and abrasion-resistant; the soft inner layer pulls moisture away from your skin keeping you dry, warm and comfortable. 

Other fabrics in the series feature compression stretch which can improve performance and reduces the chance of certain types of stop-go injuries.  All the fabrics excel at handling the demands of the next-to-skin environment.

How does it work?

Moisture and high relative humidity next to the skin cause discomfort.  Polartec® Power Stretch® keeps the skin dry through three complementary mechanisms:

1)  The fabric is highly breathable and does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor.

2)  "Touch Points" on the fabric inner surface draw off the sweat.  Sweat is wicked off the skin to the outside of the fabric, where it spreads rapidly for evaporation.

3)  When the sweat reaches the outside of the fabric, it spreads out to many times its original surface area, enabling it to dry at least 2 times faster than cotton.

Technical Highlights

1) Body-hugging 4-way stretch provides unrestricted freedom of movement
2) Keeps your skin dry when you sweat
3) Highly breathable to provide comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor
4) Provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics
5) Wind resistant to reduce the effects of wind chill
6) Machine washable

POLARTEC® Thermal Pro® High Void
- 281g/m² 100% Polyester high loft
- Traps huge air volume for effective insulation
- Highly compressible