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“The Science of Sustainable Fabric” digital panel discussion by Polartec on March 23

16 March 2021

Source: Polartec Polartec has announced a global online event on March 23 that will bring together thought leaders for a discussion on the science of sustainable textiles. The conversation will address where we are and where we are headed in terms of circular economy, recycled plastics, biodegradability, ...

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Polartec celebrates 30 years

2 February 2021

Polartec has kicked off an anniversary year with the launch of its “Peaking Since 91” campaign that started on Feb. 1. If you’re thinking 40 years of fleece, you’re kind of right, but still just off the mark, as the fleece was invented in 1981 in a partnership between Patagonia ...

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Haglöfs overhauls mid-layers for FW21 using Polartec technology

19 January 2021

Source: Haglöfs Women’s Astral Hood Haglöfs, the Swedish outdoor brand, has used Polartec technology to overhaul mid-layers for its autumn/winter 2021 collection. The collaborative line includes the Mimic Junction Jacket with Polartec Power Air, the Vassi Mid-Hood with Polartec Power Air and Power Stretch inserts, the Touring ...

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​Burton and Polartec introduce the One World collection

13 January 2021

Source: Burton Under the name One World, Burton has collaborated with its longtime textile solutions partner Polartec to create a capsule collection made from recycled materials, the launch of which is accompanied by the film of the same name, a team video that is also a tribute ...

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Polartec announces winners of Apex Design Award

10 November 2020

Polartec has announced the winners of the Polartec Apex Design Awards, the ingredient brand’s annual design awards program that has been held annually since 2008. As usual, the winning products of 2020 were selected based on the skillful and creative use of Polartec materials: 66 North Sudureyri NeoShell Coat ...

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Houdini’s Mono Air Houdi goes Open Source to boost circular economy

7 October 2020

The Swedish outdoor brand Houdini has joined forces with Polartec, the manufacturer of functional fabrics, to fight for more recycling in the textile industry and is making the award-winning Mono Air Houdi fleece jacket available as Open Source. Polartec and Houdini have enjoyed a long and close cooperation. They share ...

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Hoka One One partners with Polartec for apparel collections

17 July 2020

Hoka One One is partnering with fabric developer Polartec to create a complete, all-inclusive range of high-performing shirts for all athletes. The fast-growing running footwear label of Deckers Brands that expanded into performance apparel this spring, said it looked at extensive consumer feedback to design Hoka’s first apparel collection of ...

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Polartec’s enhanced fleece in Salewa’s jackets

22 May 2020

Polartec has contributed an enhanced version of its high loft fleece made from merino wool to a new product line by Salewa, the Italian mountain sports brand. In the newly designed fabric, the layers of merino wool are connected to both sides of a synthetic core. This is said to ...

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Milliken promotes circular economy with National Geographic

25 March 2020

Milliken & Company, the textile manufacturer that acquired Polartec last year, has established a partnership with National Geographic to promote the circular economy. This is in keeping with one of the company’s objectives for 2025: to “convene scientists and thought-leaders to advance the goal of solving the plastics’ end-of-life challenge.” ...

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Growing Hoka One One moves into apparel

12 March 2020

Hoka One One, the fast-growing running footwear label of Deckers Brands, is launching its first apparel line for runners, walkers, fitness enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. For the moment, the 27-piece collection for men and women will only be available online at the brand’s American website, hokaoneone.com. Twenty items are also ...

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Sustainable innovations from Ispo Munich 2020

17 February 2020

For the 50th birthday of Ispo Munich, the sports fair claimed to be more sustainable than ever before. More and more brands are looking for solutions for more sustainable products and more sustainable consumption. This time, recycling was one of the core issues of sustainable innovation. While recycled polyester from ...