{"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. 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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Polartec Neoshell Water Repellant Softshell Fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNeoshell\u003c\/a\u003e, or one of the very water repellent breathables such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hyvent-dt\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nike Hyvent DT Water Repellent Breathable Softshell fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Polartec Power Dry Base Layer Fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePower Dry\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-grid\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Polartec Power Grid Breathable Wicking Baselayer Fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch this video to find out how Polartec® Alpha® works!  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/svEDqcpa-Wg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\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 \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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle 4409 (black): \u003c\/strong\u003e58\" wide, 1.8 oz\/sqyd | 61 gsm, 2-way stretch: 30% side-to-side\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 chlorine 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","published_at":"2020-03-05T14:17:11-08:00","created_at":"2019-04-24T16:06:40-07:00","vendor":"Discovery Fabrics","type":"","tags":["DIM=39X26X5.5","Shop By Activity_Cycling","Shop By Activity_Hiking","Shop By Activity_Outerwear","Shop By Activity_Running","Shop By Activity_Skiing","Shop By Brand_Polartec","Shop By Properties_Breathable","Shop By Properties_Insulation","Shop By Properties_Quick Drying"],"price":1700,"price_min":1700,"price_max":1700,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":22251385585749,"title":"White","option1":"White","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Polartec ® Alpha Insulation - 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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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Polartec Neoshell Water Repellant Softshell Fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNeoshell\u003c\/a\u003e, or one of the very water repellent breathables such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hyvent-dt\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nike Hyvent DT Water Repellent Breathable Softshell fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Polartec Power Dry Base Layer Fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePower Dry\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-grid\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Polartec Power Grid Breathable Wicking Baselayer Fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch this video to find out how Polartec® Alpha® works!  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/svEDqcpa-Wg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\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 \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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle 4409 (black): \u003c\/strong\u003e58\" wide, 1.8 oz\/sqyd | 61 gsm, 2-way stretch: 30% side-to-side\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 chlorine 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"}