POLARTEC
Since inventing the original PolarFleece in 1981, Polartec continues to advance the science of fabric by creating problem solving technologies that improve the user experience among the world’s premium outdoor, sport, workwear, and lifestyle products. They are the only company on the market who develops and manufactures comprehensive solutions encompassing base layer, mid layer, and outer layer under one brand, offering a wide range of functionality; including lightweight wicking and cooling, warmth and insulation, breathable weather protection, fire resistance, and enhanced durability.
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At Polartec, Beyond Begins Today… since 1993 Since inventing the first fleece crafted from recycled plastic water bottles more than three decades ago, Polartec has upheld its unwavering pledge to protect the environment. Polartec consistently goes above and beyond to make the goal of zero waste a reality – from using 100% recycled and plant-based materials, to delivering certified waste reductions and innovative technologies that reduce the impact of its activities. Now, with its new Beyond Begins Today initiative, Polartec aims to raise awareness around the important global themes of sustainability, diversity and positive change. Beyond Begins Today is a multifaceted campaign featuring static and multimedia content, including short films released throughout the year via multiple touchpoints and channels Polartec’s commitment to sustainable solutions go beyond the integration of increasingly advanced manufacturing methods or the ongoing exploration of novel fibers, and continued investments in sustainable materials development. This commitment extends to the fundamental belief that, if we change behaviors, we can change the narrative. For our Planet. For our People. For our Products. Change starts with each of us. Our promise, therefore, is that every one of our product launches in 2024 will either reduce our impact on the planet, endure the test of time, or contribute to circularity processes.
Polartec Launches ‘Beyond Begins Today’ Mini Series with Premier of Chapter 1: Planet
The first of three short films which comprise the company’s multifaceted Beyond Begins Today campaign. Featuring Eva Karlsson (CEO, Houdini), Chris Parkes (Natural World Photographer), and Karen Beattie (Director of Product Management, Polartec), the first chapter explores our Planet and the intrinsic value of our natural world.
As a global initiative through which Polartec aims to raise awareness and unity around important universal themes including sustainability, diversity and positive change, Beyond Begins Today leverages static and multimedia content published on multiple touchpoints and channels throughout the year. Chapter 1: the Planet, is the first of three chapters with the second and third chapters dedicated to Product and People respectively. Viewed singularly or as a whole, the content is rooted in the underlying premise that the future is what we make it; extending to the fundamental belief that if we change behaviors, we can change the narrative. For our Planet. For our People. For our Products.
Now Available, Chapter 2: People is ready to view here.
66°North Announces Updated ‘Snæfell’ Shell Jacket With New Plant-Based Polartec® Power Shield® Pro Technology // MSRP $525 - available now
Icelandic outerwear brand 66°North announce the launch of their updated Snæfell shell jacket, now crafted with Polartec® Power Shield® Pro plant-based waterproof fabric technology providing sustainable weather protection. The advanced monolithic membrane of Polartec Power Shield Pro is made from a combination of plant-based and non-PFAS materials, and achieves an industry-leading combination of waterproofness, windproofness, long-lasting breathability, high durability, and comfortable stretch. Polartec Power Shield Pro is Polartec’s most capable and versatile waterproof breathable technology to date and is the latest addition to Polartec’s conversion to non-PFAS alternatives. This version of Power Shield uses renewable, non-GMO plant-based nylon with a 50% lower carbon footprint than virgin nylon.