For fall/winter 2020, FW Apparel, born in the wild above Lake Annecy, is releasing a line-up of wearable, technical apparel alongside some everyday pieces using Polartec fabrics. By collaborating with Polartec, FW Apparel brings a mix of high quality, classic, alpine and relaxed streetwear styles to the modern, outdoor consumer this season.

FW Apparel has used a range of Polartec technologies including: Alpha, Power Stretch Pro and Thermal Pro. Together the two brands have capitalized on their strengths to offer a collection of jackets, tops, bibs and pants for outdoor activities that deliver the best in terms of technology, personal comfort and adaptability.

The extensive range features alpine mountain styles (layering pants and jackets) using versatile, breathable on-the-go-warmth from Polartec Alpha. This fabric technology was originally designed for the stop-go activities of the US Special Forces. FW’s range of jackets use Polartec Power Stretch Pro which offers 4-way stretch, shape retention, abrasion resistance and durability. The innovative use of the popular Thermal Pro in the Root Pillow Fleece (available for Man’s and Woman’s) sees the jacket convert sees the jacket convert into a pillow after being stuffed into the kangaroo-style pocket. Could this be the perfect companion for a night in the mountains or even, perhaps, a Christmas gift idea?

The collection includes: