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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 fabrics. And with an advanced surface fusion polymer, we can make fabrics more durable and highly water repellant. 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. Polartec® technologies help us push the limit of what fabrics and finished garments can accomplish.

 

Hardface® Technology

Provides extreme durability and abrasion resistance in a soft, exceptionally breathable, water repellent fabric.

  • Dramatically increases abrasion and snag/pick resistance
  • Enhances durable water repellency
  • Maintains a uniform afterwash appearance

 

Odor Resistant Technology

Provides permanent odor protection by inhibiting the growth of odor causing bacteria in the fabric. (Silver fiber yarn)

  • Safe and natural. Purse 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

Rain and snow bead up and roll of 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

Certified protection from the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays.

Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) ranging from 15-40.

  • 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

 

Flame Resistant Technology

The reference standard for flame resistance that keeps you safe, warm and comfortable in a wide range of conditions.

  • Will not melt or drip on the skin
  • Flame resistant properties do not change after use or repeated launderings

 

Recycled Fiber Technology

Pro-environment. Recycled fibers reduce the burden on our landfills and natural resources.

  • Use of recycled fibers in the construction of this fabric, reduce the burden on our landfills and natural resources.
  • Provides a viable end-use for post consumer recycled PETE containers (soda bottles) and/or post industrial polyester waste