All Polartec articles
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ArticlePolartec expands its Power Shield™ collection and further reduces carbon footprint
Polartec pushes boundaries with plant-based, PFAS-free and recyclable textiles, proving high performance and sustainability go hand in hand.
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News briefsThuja and Polartec collaborate on a custom zero-waste performance hoodie
The ethical outdoor gear brand partners with Polartec to launch a sustainable, made-to-order performance hoodie crafted from deadstock fabric and designed for rugged adventures.
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News briefs2024 Polartec Apex Awards honor innovation and sustainability in outdoor apparel
The latest award winners highlight groundbreaking designs blending performance, sustainability and style across sports and lifestyle categories.
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News briefsMilliken & Company announces investment in biotech firm Tidal Vision
The partnership is meant to expand the use of chitosan-based biodegradable chemistries into new applications on a global scale.
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News briefsCastelli launches Ultra Rain Cape for cyclists
The new cycling rain cape made with Polartec Power Shield RPM offers superior weather protection, breathability and packability.
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News briefsPolartec and Forloh launch eco-friendly fleece vest
The textile innovator and the hunting outfitter introduced the Shed Less technology, drastically reducing microfiber pollution in water systems.
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ArticlePolartec: A pioneer in supporting sustainable transformation
For decades, Polartec has been at the forefront of performance, comfort and sustainability with its innovative products. With the new “Beyond Begins Today” campaign, the company draws attention to the most important issues of our time, while celebrating its latest planet-conscious product innovations.
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News briefsForloh releases collection with Polartec Power Grid
The US outdoor brand debuts its new Raider collection, combining advanced fleece technology with repurposed materials for enhanced outdoor performance.
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ArticlePolartec focuses on sustainability with new initiatives
Polartec is advancing sustainable textile production by incorporating recycled materials, minimizing waste, and committing to responsible manufacturing practices.
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News briefsMilliken & Company appoints new Textile Business President
Polartec’s owner has named Allen Jacoby President of its Textile Business, leveraging his extensive experience in innovation and strategy.
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OpinionGorpcore – the new Athleisure?
Those of us who have been in this industry since the last Millennium will remember the switch to professionalism in the 1990s when the company founders brought in business specialists to develop their brands. Outwardly, this meant that production was relocated to the Pacific Rim, but it was also the ...
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ArticlePolartec’s Eric Yung: Leading the charge in outdoor apparel innovation and sustainability
In this exclusive article, Polartec’s Eric Yung shares his journey within the company, his principles as a leader and his thoughts on the current strength and growth opportunities within the sporting and outdoor goods industries.
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ArticlePolartec aims to make a difference with ‘Beyond Begins Today’
Since inventing the first fleece made from recycled plastic water bottles in 1993, Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand, has upheld its steadfast promise to protect the environment and is doing everything to make the goal of “zero waste” a reality – from using 100 percent recycled and plant-based materials ...
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ArticlePolartec and Must Had give excess inventory a second chance
Polartec has entered into a one-year partnership with Must Had, a Torino-based start-up and non-profit company that gives excess materials a second life. Throughout 2024, Polartec will rely on Must Had to extend the life of its excess inventory. Together, the companies will explore sustainable design practices and work towards ...
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ArticlePolartec announces Apex Award winners 2023
Polartec has announced the winners of the Polartec Apex Awards 2023. The annual design award recognizes brands and designers that embody Polartec’s Made To Go Beyond ethos. The winning garments – selected from hundreds of entries that improve the lives of those who wear them – embody ...
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SponsoredPolartec introduces performance fabrics made with Biolon:
Nylon just got betterPolartec has upgraded two of its most iconic existing product platforms, setting a new standard for sustainability in functional fabrics.
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ArticlePolartec launches new brand ethos “Made To Go Beyond”
Sending its press release from “Planet Earth, the Universe,” Polartec announced a new brand ethos, “Made To Go Beyond.” The new positioning and identity represent an evolution for the brand owned by Milliken & Company and form the foundation for future communications, reflecting and resonating with changing consumer values and ...
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SponsoredSustainable by Design: Polartec’s 30 Years of EcoEngineering
Find out how Polartec minimizes the environmental impact of its products at every stage of its lifecycle.
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News briefsPolartec’s owner announces new leadership structure
Milliken & Company has promoted Ramesh Kesh and Eric Yung, two long-time employees, to new roles and responsibilities. In addition to his position as senior vice president of Milliken & Company, Kesh will now also oversee all Polartec business units, as well as the government and defense business units. Kesh ...
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News briefsPolartec aims to reduce microfiber shedding
U.S. fabrics supplier Polartec is introducing a new production technology that aims to reduce microfiber shedding in the final product, combining newly developed yarn and knitting construction, treatment and production. The new fleece technology will be marketed under the name Shed Less. Source: Polartec The first fabrics ...
