Polartec fabrics feature in new spring 2013 collections
A number of outdoor apparel manufacturers will introduce
new garments featuring Polartec’s latest fabric creations for spring 2013.
Polartec NeoShell will appear in Marmot's men's and
women's Nabu Jackets and Rab's men's and women's Myriad Jackets.
The Nabu Jackets hooded softshell jackets made from a new
version of Polartec NeoShell with added stretch and a nylon woven face. The
Polartec High Efficiency grid back accelerates moisture wicking and provides temperature
regulation.
The 14 oz men's and 12 oz women's Rab Myriad Jackets are
lightweight technical shells designed for performance in the harshest
conditions. The brand has used a lightweight version of Polartec NeoShell with
mechanical stretch for extra freedom of motion in a regular cut that will accommodate
layers without being too boxy.
Marmot is using Polartec Power Dry High Efficiency in its
men's and women's Thermo Hoodies and 1/2 Zips, which will be available in
Europe for spring 2013. These items are designed to provide superior moisture
management, breathability and warmth without weight in an athletic fit for high
aerobic activities. They feature Polartec Power Dry High Efficiency, which is
designed to keep skin dry when sweating.
Outdoor Research, Millet and The North Face are introducing
technical shirts made using lightweight Polartec Power Dry fabrics.
Outdoor Research's men's and women's Torque LS and SS
Tees are designed to deliver moisture management fabric technology for aerobic
pursuits in hot conditions. It has used a stretchy version of Polartec Power
Dry that blends polyester yarns on the outside with polypro construction on the
inside in a bi-component knit for exceptional moisture transfer and quick dry
times.
Millet's Alpine Zip TS long-sleeve and short-sleeve
shirts, along with the new Altitude and Alpi short-sleeve shirts, part of
Millet's Low Impact collection, are made from an 82% recycled Polartec Power
Dry fabric, which provides the same look, feel and performance as a virgin
polyester product.
The North Face's S/S Nihon 1/4-Zip is a technical fleece
top made from a soft Polartec Power Dry fabric with a 1/4 zip neck for rapid
ventilation.
"We're seeing partner brands build more garments
using lightweight versions of NeoShell, partly because in warmer weather the
benefits of air permeability can be even more pronounced," explains Allon
Cohne, Polartec global director of marketing.
"The demand put on shells in warmer, more humid
conditions can be even greater, when there's less differential between the
outside and inside of the jacket to push moisture vapour transport. That's
where the benefits of air permeability are fully recognised."
