{"id":2537215262805,"title":"Polartec Alpha Insulation","handle":"polartec-alpha-insulation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha was originally developed for the U.S. Special Forces when they required a more advanced insulating material in their uniforms that could regulate body temperature during the starting and stopping of active combat.\u003c!-- split --\u003eBy placing patented low density fibers between air permeable woven layers Polartec created a more efficient fabric for regulating warmth and transferring moisture. 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We sell those too, of course!   There is no limit to the combinations you can use. If you’re looking to make a stand-alone Alpha garment, choose Alpha Direct styles which are more durable.  All Polartec® fabrics are certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch this video to find out how Polartec Alpha works!  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/svEDqcpa-Wg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/svEDqcpa-Wg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are SO many reviews it was hard to choose. 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was originally developed for the U.S. Special Forces when they required a more advanced insulating material in their uniforms that could regulate body temperature during the starting and stopping of active combat.\u003c!-- split --\u003eBy placing patented low density fibers between air permeable woven layers Polartec created a more efficient fabric for regulating warmth and transferring moisture. This advancement increases thermal adaptability in changing conditions and different phases of physical activity.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha is intended to be used as a sandwich layer, with a water repellent face fabric and a light liner.  You can choose whatever fabrics you like, but we recommend one of the shell fabrics such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neoshell\" title=\"Polartec Neoshell Water Repellant Softshell Fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeoshell\u003c\/a\u003e, or one of the very water repellent breathables such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hyvent-dt\" title=\"Nike Hyvent DT Water Repellent Breathable Softshell fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNIKE Hi-Vent...\u003c\/a\u003eboth of which we have in our Soft Shell Collection.  For a liner, use either a light breathable or for moisture-wicking, choose Polartec \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-dry\" title=\"Polartec Power Dry Base Layer Fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Dry\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-grid\" title=\"Polartec Power Grid Breathable Wicking Baselayer Fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Grid\u003c\/a\u003e.  Both do an amazing job. We sell those too, of course!   There is no limit to the combinations you can use. If you’re looking to make a stand-alone Alpha garment, choose Alpha Direct styles which are more durable.  All Polartec® fabrics are certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch this video to find out how Polartec Alpha works!  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/svEDqcpa-Wg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/svEDqcpa-Wg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are SO many reviews it was hard to choose. Here's a video that explains it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=quw9G52qJvA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eREVIEW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer Alpha Direct, which doesn't need a liner!  It's an all in one.   Here's a video link showing a well known manufacturers jacket that features Alpha Direct:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epictv.com\/media\/technical\/rab-alpha-direct-jacket-review-%7C-ispo-2017\/605927\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eContent\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Additional certification: bluesign®)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs and Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle 4402 (white):\u003c\/strong\u003e 62\" wide, 2.9 oz\/sqyd | 98 gsm, 4-way stretch:  30% side-to-side  just 5% lengthwise (59% Recycled content)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle 4403 (white): \u003c\/strong\u003e62\" wide, 2.6 oz\/sqyd | 88 gsm, 4-way stretch: 40% side-to-side just 5% lengthwise (55% Recycled content)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle 4409 (black, mineral blue): \u003c\/strong\u003e58\" wide, 1.8 oz\/sqyd | 61 gsm, 2-way stretch: 30% side-to-side (54% Recycled content)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle 4418 (turquoise): \u003c\/strong\u003e58\" wide, 3.9 oz\/sqyd | 132 gsm, 2-way stretch: 20% side-to-side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Breathability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulates Warmth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast Drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompressible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly Durable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash warm, normal cycle, use mild detergent, do not use bleach or fabric softeners, tumble dry low.  Do not dry clean.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat to Make\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as a sandwich insulation in any garment to be worn during activities in colder weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}