--- title: Power Shield™ Pro date: 2022-10-16T21:15:00-07:00 author: Admin Istrator canonical_url: "https://www.polartec.com/fabrics/weather-protection/power-shield-pro" section: Interior Pages --- [Skip to Main Content](#main-content-wrapper) Accessibility Feedback Ask Us About Power Shield™ Pro # Power Shield™ Pro. ## Beyond Weather Protection. [ Features & Benefits. ](#fdp-features) [ Fabric Film. ](#fdp-film) [ Information. ](#fdp-information) [ FAQs. ](#faq) [ Stories. ](#fdp-stories) Jump to Section. High-performance membrane technology, engineered for the wet outdoors. ![Power Shield™ Pro fabric detail]() ## Power Shield™ Pro Key Features & Benefits. ![]()### Waterproof. ![]()### Breathable. ![]()### Windproof. ![]()### Highly durable. ![]()### Resilient stretch. ![]()### Non-PFAS materials. ![Power Shield™ Pro fabric detail]() ![Power Shield™ Pro]() # Power Shield™ Pro. ## Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro is an expedition-grade waterproof technology made for the wet outdoors. Engineered for mountain conditions, its highly durable, highly breathable, non-PFAS monolithic membrane provides 20/20<span>■</span> breathable waterproof protection that stands up to the harshest environments. Available in multiple styles for optimum performance including the option for a Biolon™\* plant-based membrane\*\*. \* Biolon™ is a trademark of Milliken & Company. \- \*\* The Biolon™ nylon plant-based content within Power Shield™ Pro reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers carbon footprint by up to 50% compared with virgin Nylon-6,6. \- ■ 20k mm water resistance (ISO 811)/20k g/m²/24hrs breathability (JIS L1099, B1). - An industry leading, breathable weatherproof experience. - Stops rain and snow getting in, allows body moisture to escape. - Made to withstand wear and tear for resilience you can rely on, again and again. - All styles are non-PFAS and deliver waterproof, windproof and breathable protection. ![Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro is an expedition-grade waterproof technology made for the wet outdoors. Engineered for mountain conditions, its highly durable, highly breathable, non-PFAS monolithic membrane provides 20/20■ breathable waterproof protection that stands up to the harshest environments. Available in multiple styles for optimum performance including the option for a Biolon™* plant-based membrane**.]() ### What is Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro? ### What is Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro? Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro is a high-performance, waterproof and breathable non-PFAS membrane made for the wet outdoors. Engineered for mountain conditions, its highly durable, highly breathable, non-PFAS monolithic membrane provides 20/20<span>■</span> breathable waterproof protection that stands up to the harshest environments. ### How waterproof is Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro? ### How waterproof is Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro? Award-winning Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro is both waterproof and breathable! It provides 20/20 breathable waterproof protection (20k mm water resistance (ISO 811) / 20k g/m2/24hrs breathability (JIS L1099, B1), ensuring that rain and snow stay out, and that moisture vapor escapes to prevent overheating. ### How does Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro compare to traditional waterproof shells? ### How does Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro compare to traditional waterproof shells? Unlike stiff, non-breathable hardshell fabrics, Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro is soft and comfortable while providing plenty of stretch, making it an excellent softshell alternative for active use in wet and windy conditions. ### What does “non-PFAS” mean? ### What does “non-PFAS” mean? Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro is free from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), offering a safer, more responsible answer to weather protection. Furthermore, the non-PFAS DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating on the Power Shield™ Pro membrane keeps you dry and comfortable without sacrificing resiliency or high stretch performance. By the end of 2022, well before any mandates, Polartec had removed all PFAS-containing materials across our entire product line, ensuring that all our products are now entirely non-PFAS. ### How durable is Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro? ### How durable is Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro? At Polartec, we believe there is no need to trade sustainability for performance and durability. Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro is designed to withstand extreme environments, resisting abrasion, tearing, and prolonged exposure to the elements. ### How windproof is Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro? ### How windproof is Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro? Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro features a monolithic membrane construction that allows it to block wind effectively, thus making it ideal for harsh outdoor conditions. ### Where can I buy Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro fabrics? ### Where can I buy Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro fabrics? If you're interested in using Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro for your designs or collections, please fill out the form below and our team will contact you with more details. Looking for inspiration for your designs? Check out Products and our Made To Partner stories. ## Go Beyond, Today. From industry insider access, to community updates, be the first to know what we’re doing next. ![Windbloc™]()## Windbloc™. Beyond Wind Protection. Wind protection, made for bad weather. [Explore Windbloc™. ](https://www.polartec.com/fabrics/weather-protection/windbloc) ![Power Shield™ RPM]()## Power Shield™ RPM. Beyond Weather Protection. Revolutionary fabric technology, responsibly made for the wet outdoors. 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