Polartec is a company based in the USA which specialises in the manufacture of a range of performance textiles. The best known of these is Fleece Series - a 100% polyester fabric and successor to the original Polarfleece fabric. Polartec manufactures a variety of products which fall under five key categories, namely base layer fabrics, insulation materials, treatments and finishes, weather resistant fabrics, and flame resistant fabrics. It caters to a broad range of markets, and supplies fabrics to more than 220 brand partners - including leading sportswear brands such as adidas, Nike and Under Armour.
Furthermore, it considers itself to be a trailblazer in the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices. In particular, it is committed to using recycled materials - particularly recycled polyester derived from post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles - and it seeks to employ distribution methods and production methods which have a low impact on the environment. The company operates production processes which are less resource-intensive than conventional processes, it captures and repurposes textiles waste generated by its production lines, and it uses energy-efficient compressors, ventilation and lighting systems at its facilities. In addition, Polartec has established several initiatives aimed at reducing microplastics pollution and eliminating the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), also known as "forever chemicals".
Who should buy this report?
- Manufacturers of fibres, textiles, clothing and chemicals
- Textile and clothing machinery manufacturers - spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing and import/export
- Textile and clothing brands and retailers like Adidas, H&M etc.
- Educational institutions like universities, fashion schools etc.
- Business consultancy firms
- Textile and clothing trade associations
- Government trade bodies
Table of Contents
1. Summary
2. Introduction
3. Business Development
4. Environmental Sustainability
- Eco-Engineering
- Shed Less
- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
5. Product Innovations
- Base layer fabrics
- Insulation materials
- Treatments and finishes
- Weather resistant fabrics
- Flame resistant (FR) fabrics
6. Outlook
List of Tables
Table 1: Polartec: flame resistant (FR) fabrics, September 2023
List of Figures
Figure 1: Delta
Figure 2: Power Dry
Figure 3: Power Grid
Figure 4: Power Stretch
Figure 5: Power Stretch Pro
Figure 6: Power Wool
Figure 7: Alpha
Figure 8: Fleece Series
Figure 9: Power Air
Figure 10: Power Air I-Beam
Figure 11: Shearling Fleece
Figure 12: Wind Pro
Figure 13: NeoShell
Figure 14: Power Shield
Figure 15: Windbloc
Companies Mentioned
- Adidas
- Nike
- Polartec
- Under Armour
