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 # Enhanced   
Technologies.

 

## Enhanced   
Technologies.

 

 

  

#### It's what's inside what you wear. It's the science and knowledge that's fused through our fabrics that makes the difference. Our enhanced technologies are always furthering our products beyond the expected.

 

## 100% Recycled.

### **Made to reduce our impact on the planet**, this fabric is created using **100% recycled plastic fibers** to help conserve energy and reduce our carbon footprint.

 

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## Over 50% Recycled.

### **Made to reduce our impact on the planet**, this fabric is created using a **minimum 50% of recycled content.** 

 

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## Biolon™.

### **Made with Biolon™\*, Plant-Based Nylon**. Biolon™ nylon **lowers carbon footprint by 50%** <span>▲</span> and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. It's nylon, made better.  
  
\* Biolon™ is a trademark of Milliken & Company.  
  
▲Compared with virgin Nylon-6,6.

 

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## Dual Hazard.

### **Made with double protection**, this fabric features our high-performance patented yarn blend that is certified for both **NFPA 70E and 2112 standards** for electrical and flash fire hazards.

 

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## Durable Water Repellency.

### **Made for weather resistance**, our durable water repellency surface treatment greatly increases the fabric's ability to repel water and snow without sacrificing breathability meeting **ISO-EN 11612 standards.**

 

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## Water Repellency.

### **Made for weather resistance, our water repellant surface treatment greatly increases the fabric's ability to repel water and snow without sacrificing breathability.** 

 

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## Flame Resistant.

### **Made to withstand intense heat**, fabrics featuring our permanent flame resistant yarn technology won't melt, drip or ignite when in contact with extreme heat sources, meeting **NFPA 70E and ISO-EN 11612 standards.**

 

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## Fresh Face.

### **Made to reduce odors**, fresh face is our **metal-free deodorizing solution created from mint extracts**. Fresh face fabric treatment allows garments to stay fresher for longer between washes.

 

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## Hardface™.

### **Made to increase durability**, our Hardface™ technology dramatically **increases abrasion resistance, snag and pick resistance**, and adds **durable water repellency** for performance that lasts.

 

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## Hi Viz.

### **Made to be seen**, our high visibility fabrics drastically **increase visual awareness through bright luminous colours and reflective material properties**, that complies with **ANSi/ISEA 107-2015.**

 

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## Shed Less.

### **Made to endure the test of time and reduce our impact on the planet,** Polartec Shed Less has up to **85% less fiber fragments shed** on average during home laundering\*.  
  
\*According to AATCC 212-2021, when compared to the base line fabric.

 

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## UPF 15.

### **Made for sun protection**, our UPF 15 technology provides good protection against UV rays and is labeled according to the **ASTM D6603 standard.**

 

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## UPF 30.

### **Made for high sun protection**, our UPF 30 technology provides great protection against UV rays and is labeled according to the **ASTM D6603 standard.**

 

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## UPF 50+.

### **Made for extreme sun protection**, our UPF 50+ technology provides excellent protection against UV rays and is labelled according to the **ASTM D6603 standard.**

 

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