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Polartec Announces 2011 North American APEX Award Winners

(Lawrence, Mass.) July 7, 2011 - Polartec, LLC, the developer, manufacturer and marketer of Polartec® performance fabrics, announces the North American APEX Award winners for 2011. This prestigious honor goes to the finest Polartec®-based garments that will be available to consumers in the fall of 2011. A panel of judges selected the winners based on the style, function and fit of the garments as well as the most innovative and appropriate uses of Polartec® fabrics in the designs.
Out of the dozens of garments submitted, the judges selected 13 North American APEX winners ranging from technical combat wear, to state of the art flame resistant work wear, to the latest and most innovative soft shell jackets. And the winners are:

  • The North Face Jammu Jacket - Polartec® Neoshell®
  • Special Operations Forces/Patagonia/Ready One Industries Level 9 Combat Shirt - Polartec® Power Dry®
  • Westcomb Apoc Jacket - Polartec® Neoshell®
  • Marmot Zion Jacket - Polartec® Neoshell®
  • Athleta Tagalong Half Zip - Polartec® Thermal Pro®
  • Orvis Targhee Full Zip Fleece - Polartec® Thermal Pro®
  • Patagonia Northwall Jacket and Pant - Polartec® Power Shield Pro®
  • Bare SB System Midlayer - Polartec® Power Stretch®
  • Cabela's Thermal Zone - Polartec® Power Dry®
  • Tyndale Polartec Baselayer Thermal Top & Bottom - Polartec® Power Stretch® FR
  • True North Dragonfur® Power Dry FR Hi-Viz Shirt - Polartec® Power Dry® FR
  • Big Bill Power Shield FR Jacket – Polartec® Power Shield® FR
  • L.L. Bean Bean's Insulated Fleece Jacket - Polartec® WindPro®
In addition to a Tiffany crystal award and bragging rights for a year, manufacturers can participate in a custom hangtag program promoting the winning garments at the consumer level. Polartec® also provides additional marketing support through product placement with media and events. Past winners can testify that the Polartec® APEX Award drives sell-through.
About Polartec, LLC Polartec, LLC is the developer, manufacturer, and marketer of Polartec® performance fabrics. Polartec® products range from lightweight wicking base layers, to insulation layers, to extreme weather protection and are utilized by the best clothing brands in the world. For more information, visit www.polartec.com