--- title: Power Shield™ RPM date: 2024-07-02T11:59:00-07:00 author: Admin Istrator canonical_url: "https://www.polartec.com/fabrics/weather-protection/power-shield-rpm" section: Interior Pages --- [Skip to Main Content](#main-content-wrapper) Accessibility Feedback Ask Us About Power Shield™ RPM # Power Shield™ RPM. ## Beyond Weather Protection. [ Features & Benefits. ](#fdp-features) [ Fabric Film. ](#fdp-film) [ Information. ](#fdp-information) [ FAQs. ](#faq) Jump to Section. Revolutionary fabric technology, responsibly made for the wet outdoors. ![Power Shield™ RPM fabric detail]() ## Power Shield™ RPM Key Features & Benefits. ![]()### Waterproof. ![]()### Highly breathable. ![]()### Recycled materials. ![]()### Windproof. ![]()### Non-PFAS materials. ![]()### Comfortable stretch. ![Power Shield™ RPM fabric detail]() ![Power Shield™ RPM]() # Power Shield™ RPM. ## Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM is our revolutionized weather protection fabric for high-intensity activity. The extremely breathable and resilient membrane\* construction provides high-stretch, 10/20\*\* weather protection and comfort. Made to reduce our impact on the planet and to enable circular processes, with the use of 100% recycled polyester fiber contents and styles containing the recycled polyester membrane. \*Available in recycled polyester or polyurethane monolithic membrane. \- \*\* 10k mm water resistance (ISO 811)/20k g/m²/24hrs breathability (JIS L1099, B1). - Stretch waterproof breathable fabric for high performance in any conditions. - Stay dry and comfortable on your run, ride or round. - Made to withstand wear and tear for resilience you can rely on, again and again. - Made to reduce your impact on the planet with 100% recycled fiber content. - Made to enable circular processes on styles using the recycled polyester membrane. - Made for the cyclists, runners and golfers who won't compromise performance for sustainability, or vice versa. ![Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM is our revolutionized weather protection fabric for high-intensity activity. The extremely breathable and resilient membrane* construction provides high-stretch, 10/20** weather protection and comfort. Made to reduce our impact on the planet and to enable circular processes, with the use of 100% recycled polyester fiber contents and styles containing the recycled polyester membrane.]() ### What is Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM? ### What is Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM? 100% recycled and recyclable, Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM is a high-stretch, waterproof breathable fabric designed for high-performance activities in wet and windy conditions. Featuring a highly durable non-PFAS coating that repels precipitation and 10,000 mm hydrostatic head to keep external moisture out, Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM also delivers industry-leading breathability of 30,000 g/m²/24hrs to help solve one of the biggest problems for competitive outdoor enthusiasts: underperformance due to overheating. ### How waterproof and breathable is Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM? ### How waterproof and breathable is Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM? Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM redefines the idea of unstoppable comfort for highly active users. It delivers exceptional durability, an industry-leading breathability of 30,000 g/m²/24hrs, a highly durable non-PFAS coating that repels precipitation and 10,000 mm hydrostatic head to keep external moisture out, letting you stay you stay dry and comfortable without the risk of overheating . Designed with runners, cyclists, competitive athletes and golfers in mind, Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM is perfect for high output activities. ### How windproof is Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM? ### How windproof is Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM? Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM has an extremely resilient, windproof membrane (available in recycled polyester or a polyurethane monolithic membrane) that provides excellent protection against strong gusts, making it ideal for high-output activities in unpredictable weather. ### What makes Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM eco-conscious? ### What makes Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM eco-conscious? Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM is 100% recycled and recyclable, helping reduce impact on the planet. The revolutionary recycled polyester fabric also features a highly durable non-PFAS coating and is available in 3-Layer and 2-Layer configurations. ### What does “non-PFAS” mean? ### What does “non-PFAS” mean? Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM is free from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), offering a safer, more responsible answer to weather protection. In fact, the highly durable non-PFAS coating keeps you dry and comfortable without sacrificing resiliency or 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 does Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM compare to traditional waterproof shells? ### How does Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM compare to traditional waterproof shells? Unlike rigid hardshells, Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM is a lightweight, softshell fabric that offers enhanced stretch and mobility, allowing for unrestricted movement during intense activities like running, cycling, golfing and hiking. ### How durable is Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM ? ### How durable is Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM ? At Polartec, we believe there is no need to trade sustainability for performance and durability. Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM is designed to withstand extreme environments, resisting abrasion, tearing, and prolonged exposure to the elements. ### Where can I buy Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM fabrics? ### Where can I buy Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM fabrics? If you're interested in using Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM 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™ Pro]()## Power Shield™ Pro. Beyond Weather Protection. 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