Hardface® Windpro® Polartec®

Polartec® Wind Pro® fabrics are extremely breathable yet provide 4x more wind resistance than traditional fleece.  This is the new "super fleece" which spans an incredibly wide range of conditions; performs as both outerwear and insulation; and offers exceptional durability.  This is a versatile fabric which can be worn all year long for a variety of activities.

 How does it work?

Proprietary yarns and a very tight construction greatly reduce the effects of wind chill, the Achilles heel of traditional fleece.  We have proven its effectiveness both in the lab and in the field.  Polartec® Wind Pro® blocks the wind 4x more than traditional fleece.

The durable water repellent outer surface sheds rain and snow. Velour or pebbled back efficiently traps air and provides a high warmth-to-weight ratio.  Both surfaces of these fabrics are finished for maximum durability and pill-free performance. They retain their insulating ability and original appearance after repeated use and laundering.

Because it is not a laminate, Polartec® Wind Pro® is also highly breathable, maintaining 85% of the breathability of traditional fleece to keep you from overheating.

 Technical Highlights

1) 4x more wind resistant than traditional fleece; greatly reduces wind chill

2) Provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics

3) Water repellent surface sheds rain and snow

4) Highly breathable; provides comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor

5) Durable; will outlast other fleece fabrics

6) Machine washable

7) Versatile; appropriate for a broad range of activities

 Hardface® Technology

Provides extreme durability and abrasion resistance in a soft, exceptionally breathable, water repellent fabric.

Dramatically increases abrasion and snag/pick resistance

Enhances durable water repellency

Maintains a uniform afterwash appearance