Polartec® Power Stretch®

Polartec® Power Stretch® fabrics feature body-hugging 4-way stretch and are very breathable. They are very versatile, keep you dry when you sweat and provide warmth without weight. 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.

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® Wind Pro®

Polartec® Wind Pro® fabrics are extremely breathable yet provide 4x more wind resistance than traditional fleece. This is the new "super fleece" which spans an incredibly wide range of conditions; performs as both outerwear and insulation; and offers exceptional durability. This is a versatile fabric that can be worn all year long for a variety of activities.

Proprietary yarns and a very tight construction greatly reduce the effects of wind chill, the Achilles heel of traditional fleece. We have proven its effectiveness both in the lab and in the field. Polartec® Wind Pro® blocks the wind 4x more than traditional fleece.

The durable water repellent outer surface sheds rain and snow. Velour or pebbled back efficiently traps air and provides a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Both surfaces of these fabrics are finished for maximum durability and pill-free performance. They retain their insulating ability and original appearance after repeated use and laundering.

Because it is not a laminate, Polartec® Wind Pro® is also highly breathable, maintaining 85% of the breathability of traditional fleece to keep you from overheating.

Technical Highlights:
1) 4x more wind resistant than traditional fleece; greatly reduces wind chill
2) Provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics
3) Water repellent surface sheds rain and snow
4) Highly breathable; provides comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor
5) Durable. Will outlast other fleece fabrics
6) Machine washable
7) Versatile. Appropriate for a broad range of activities