Get the gear that’s ready for every adventure, every time.
Polartec® fabric technologies are performance features that can be designed into or applied to existing fabrics. By using unique silver yarns in Polartec® Power Dry® fabrics, we can add permanent odor resistance. With yarn selection and different construction techniques, we can create more wind resistant or sun protective fabric. And with an advanced surface fusion polymer, we can make the material more durable and highly water repellent.
Many of these technologies can be added to a number of different fabric styles to meet the exact performance needs of clothing manufacturers and consumers. Vests, pants, hats, blankets, jackets—the latest Polartec® technologies help us push the limit of what fabrics and finished garments can accomplish.
- Odor Resistance
Give your gear a workout—it’ll stay fresh and clean.
Provides permanent odor protection by inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria in the fabric using silver fiber yarn.
- Safe and natural. Pure silver is the active ingredient in Odor Resistant Technology
- Silver fibers inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria in the fabric
- Provides permanent odor protection for the life of the garment. Garments stay fresher longer between washes
- Durable Water Repellency
All-weather adventure wear that bounces back, no matter what Mother Nature does.
Rain and snow bead up and roll off the surface of the fabric. Offers protection from surprise changes in the weather and enhances dry time.
- Sheds rain and snow
- Quick-drying
- Sun Protection Technology
Go to extreme heights in fabric that prevents sun damage.
Certified protection from the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays.
- UPF (15, 20, 40)
- Blocks (93%, 96%, 97%) of UV
- (Good, Very Good, Excellent) UV Protection
- Certified according to national standards for testing and labeling: AATC 183, ASTM
Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) ranging from 15-40.
- Flame Resistance
Merging Performance Fabric with FR Capabilities.
The reference standard for flame resistance that keeps you safe, warm, and comfortable in a wide range of conditions.
Polartec® FR fabrics are designed work together creating a layering system that has less bulk, better mobility, greater comfort and more breathability.
Next-to-Skin
Polartec® Power Dry® FR
- Permanent flame resistance
- Does not melt or drip on skin when exposed to extreme heat or flame
- Superior wicking action
- Patented bi-component construction
- Highly breathable and quick drying
- Soft surface next to skin provides all day comfort
- Machine washable
To learn more, download the Polartec® Power Dry® FR PDF
Polartec® Power Stretch® FR
- Permanent flame resistance
- Will not melt or drip on the skin
- 4-way stretch
- Highly breathable and quick drying
- Keeps your skin dry when you sweat
- Comfortable next-to-skin
- Warmth without weight
- Machine washable
To learn more, download the Polartec® Power Stretch® FR PDF
Insulation
Polartec® Thermal FR®
- Permanent flame resistance
- Will not melt or drip on the skin
- Superior wicking action
- Warmth without weight
- Breathable
- Dries quickly
- Durable, machine washable
To learn more, download the Polartec® Thermal FR® PDF
Weather Protection
Polartec® Wind Pro® FR
- Permanent flame resistance
- Will not melt or drip on the skin
- 4 times more wind-resistant than traditional fleece
- Warmth without weight
- Highly breathable
- Water-repellent surface sheds rain and snow
- Durable, machine washable
To learn more, download the Polartec® Wind Pro® FR PDF
- Eco-Engineering™
High-performance fabrics with a smaller footprint.
Polartec® is the world leader in high performance, eco-friendly fabrics. This is not the scratchy stuff of yore. These fabrics are highly technical and make no sacrifice in performance — all while reducing the environmental impact of each garment.
- Now available in a wide range of fabrics from next-to-skin, to insulation to outerwear.
- Use of recycled fibers in the construction of these fabrics reduces the burden on our landfills and natural resources.
- Provides a viable end-use for post-consumer recycled PETE containers (soda bottles) and post-industrial polyester waste.
Continuing our quest to reduce our overall footprint, Polartec, LLC and Unifi have announced a new partnership introducing performance fabrics made with REPREVE 100. REPREVE 100 is made from 100% post-consumer waste (clear plastic water bottles). Click on News and Events below to learn more.
News & Events
Eco-Challenge Quiz
