Bio-based version of Polartec Power Shield
Performance fabric developer Polartec has launched a new, bio-based version of its Power Shield fabric technology, which it said would set a new standard for sustainable weather protection.
It said it had sourced “living matter substitutes for petroleum-based products” while increasing the efficiency and performance of its fabrics and materials.
The membrane incorporated into the new Power Shield is made from a combination of plant-based and non-PFAS materials, and achieves “an industry-leading combination of waterproofness, windproofness, long-lasting breathability, high durability, and comfortable stretch”.
“We’re proud to launch a proprietary solution constructed from all non-PFAS polymers and plant-based building blocks that do not compete with human food sources,” said Polartec president, Steve Layton.
