Polartec announces the winners of the Apex Design Award 2020
Polartec, a world leader in innovative and sustainable textile solutions, announces the winners of its Polartec Apex Design Awards 2020, the annual design awards programme celebrating the best products made with Polartec technologies. The winning garments were selected based on the skilful and creative use of Polartec fabrics. The winners are many, we at The Pill have selected our 6 favourites! Here they are to you!
Santini Official Uci rainbow casual jacket
As the official manufacturer of UCI apparel and racing products, Santini has chosen to use next-generation Polartec Power Air fabric to create an exceptional, high-performance and eco-friendly product. Power Air provides exceptional warmth and comfort, thanks to a knitted recycled yarn with an award-winning construction that drastically reduces the release of microfibers.
66 North Suðureyri Polartec NeoShell Coat
Made of Polartec NeoShell soft, elastic and durable, the most breathable waterproof fabric technology. The fabric was chosen because it guarantees total impermeability, together with exceptional breathability that prevents the accumulation of moisture inside. The coat has two front pockets and a two-tone belt to be tightened at the waist or worn loose.
Burton Women’s Baker Hi-Loft Pants
Made with a hybrid composition of ultra-soft and compressible Polartec High Loft fleece and Polartec Power Stretch Pro fabric, elastic, breathable and shaping, this undergarment is designed for the coldest days. High Loft is ultra-soft and extremely stretchy, while maintaining a low profile, for a really warm and comfortable fit when skiing in cold and stormy conditions.
Karpos Miage Jacket
Made essentially with Polartec Alpha Direct 90 g active insulation and Power Stretch Hardface under the arms, on the side bands and edges to improve fit, the Miage is designed to offer the best in technology, research, fabric, cut and performance for ski mountaineering.
K-way Claude Jacket
Produced in Polartec Thermal Pro Shearling fleece to transform classic garments thanks to a technologically advanced and high performance fabric, K-Way’s new R&D collection is a meeting between technology and haute couture, in a limited edition of unique, handmade Italian garments.
PrAna Men’s Tri Thermal Threads Overshirt
Made from Polartec Thermal Pro, this overshirt uses advanced battery technology to ensure a healthy dose of heat without weighing it down. On the outside of the fabric, a dense knitted yarn creates a classic mélange sweatshirt effect, while on the inside, the soft velvet trim provides additional comfort.