POLARTEC
Since inventing the original PolarFleece in 1981, Polartec continues to advance the science of fabric by creating problem solving technologies that improve the user experience among the world’s premium outdoor, sport, workwear, and lifestyle products. They are the only company on the market who develops and manufactures comprehensive solutions encompassing base layer, mid layer, and outer layer under one brand, offering a wide range of functionality; including lightweight wicking and cooling, warmth and insulation, breathable weather protection, fire resistance, and enhanced durability.
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At Polartec, Beyond Begins Today… since 1993 Since inventing the first fleece crafted from recycled plastic water bottles more than three decades ago, Polartec has upheld its unwavering pledge to protect the environment. Polartec consistently goes above and beyond to make the goal of zero waste a reality – from using 100% recycled and plant-based materials, to delivering certified waste reductions and innovative technologies that reduce the impact of its activities. Now, with its new Beyond Begins Today initiative, Polartec aims to raise awareness around the important global themes of sustainability, diversity and positive change. Polartec’s commitment to sustainable solutions goes beyond the integration of increasingly advanced manufacturing methods or the ongoing exploration of novel fibers, and continues investments in sustainable materials development. This commitment extends to the fundamental belief that, if we change behaviors, we can change the narrative. For our Planet. For our People. For our Products. Change starts with each of us. Our promise, therefore, is that every one of our product launches in 2024 will either reduce our impact on the planet, endure the test of time, or contribute to circularity processes.
Watch Chapter 1: Planet Watch Chapter 2: People Watch Chapter 3: Product
Polartec Alpha Celebrates 13 Years of Game-Changing Active Insulation
The new Alpha Rewind campaign retraces the material’s remarkable journey, from when it was first commissioned to ensure dynamic warmth in start-stop conditions to becoming one of the most influential fabrics in outdoor and sports apparel design. Celebrating the material that has redefined performance with its quick-drying, durable, ultralight, and multifunctional properties, this campaign invites the world to rediscover the original active insulation that rewrote the rules.
Contrary to traditional insulation, which is prone to trapping heat and humidity, Polartec Alpha delivers dynamic temperature regulation, keeping heat in when you need it and letting it out when you don’t. Its lofted fibers and mesh core create an ultra-breathable structure that actively resists moisture, dries rapidly, and delivers warmth without the weight. Available in a wide range of versions and varieties, Polartec Alpha offers the perfect balance of performance, versatility and aesthetic appeal for highly technical outdoor gear and moisture-wicking midlayers for cutting-edge streetwear and technical fashion.
2024 Polartec Apex Awards Winners Announced
Polartec announces the winners of the 2024 Polartec Apex Awards - the annual design contest that recognizes the brands and designers who embody the ethos, Made to Go Beyond. Winners have been selected from hundreds of entries based on their creative approach, the ability to address and overcome challenges, and the degree to which they successfully blend high-performance, aesthetics and functionality across sports, lifestyle, and performance categories.
View winners here.