Polartec announces APEX winners in Europe and North America
19/06/2012
The honours go each year to apparel brands who use Polartec fabrics; the 2012 winners have made products that wil be available to consumers in the autumn of 2012. A panel of judges selected the winners based on the style, function, workmanship, and fit of the garments as well as the most innovative and appropriate uses of the fabrics in the designs.
Out of the dozens of garments submitted, the judges selected 13 European APEX winners ranging from highly efficient next-to-skin layers, to diving-specific insulation layers, to innovative extreme weather protection garments and accessories. And the winners are:
66North Eldborg Jacket - Polartec Power Shield Pro
Eider Uphill Jacket & Uphill Pant - Polartec NeoShell
Karpos Marmolada Jacket - Polartec NeoShell
Kjus Equilibrium Jacket - Polartec Power Shield Pro
Lafuma Peak Neo Jacket - Polartec NeoShell
Mammut Schneefeld Zip Pull Light & Eiswand Zip Pull Light - Polartec Power Dry High Efficiency
NFM Group Garm All Weather Jacket - Polartec NeoShell
No Gravity Mammoth Plus Diving Suit - Polartec NeoShell, Power Dry, Power Stretch
Norrona /29 warm4 Up-Cycled Jacket - Polartec Wind Pro
Pro Skating Swallow & Natasha - Polartec Power Stretch Pro
Rab Stretch Neo Gaiter - Polartec NeoShell
Rapha Pro Team Jacket - Polartec Power Shield
Ternua Saintfield & Liffey Fleece Jackets - Polartec Thermal Pro.
In parallel, Polartec has also named 12 North American APEX winners ranging from thermal-mapped insulation layers, to high-tech flame resistant workwear, to the latest and most innovative extreme weather protection garments and accessories. And the winners are:
Armada Rotor Power Dry H.E. Hoody - Polartec Power Dry High Efficiency
Bulwark FR Hoody, FR Fleece Jacket - Polartec Thermal FR
Cabela's Power Stretch Liner Glove - Polartec Power Stretch
Cabela's Thermal Zone Stand Hunter Baselayer - Polartec Thermal Pro High Loft with Polygiene
Marmot Armageddon Glove - Polartec Thermal Pro
The North Face Polar Hooded Jacket - Polartec Thermal Pro, Polartec Power Shield High Loft²
Outdoor Research Lodestar Jacket & Pant - Polartec Power Shield Pro, Polartec Power Shield High Loft²
Patagonia Alpine Guide Jacket & Pant - Polartec Power Shield Stretch Woven
Timberland Premium Waterproof Winter Explorer Boot - Polartec Thermal Pro
True North Dragon Shield FR Softshell Jacket - Polartec Power Shield FR
Westcomb Fuse LT Jacket & Shift Hoody - Polartec NeoShell
Whites Thermal Fusion - Polartec Power Stretch Pro
On announcing the winners, Polartec said in a statement: “In addition to a Tiffany crystal award and bragging rights for a year, manufacturers can participate in a custom hangtag programme promoting the winning garments at the consumer level. Polartec also provides additional marketing support through product placement with media and events. Past winners can testify that the Polartec APEX Award drives sell-through.”
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