Polartec tests high altitude mask
18/07/2005
Polartec has hired Italian skyrunner Bruno Brunod to test its Power Shield Mask on Everset. The mask is designed to limit the effects of dehydration and hypothermia at high altitudes, caused by the need to warm up thousands of litres of cold dry air at temperatures of -20/-30C and in extreme weather conditions.
The mask works by recovering heat generated by physical effort for re-use, allowing warm and humid air into the respiratory tract. The process is facilitated with the application of Polartec Power Shield, a lightweight, breathable and warm fabric. The patent pending innovation weighs 105 grams.
According to Polartec, initial tests are promising and future tests are due to take place later this year. The design is a result of cooperation between Polartec, the Federation for Sport at Altitude and the Polytechnic of Turin.
This August, Polartec is also launching its ‘Forward Fabric’ brand campaign, designed to make the connection between textile engineers and individual athletes wearing the finished garments.
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