Polartec PowerShield is the original soft shell fabric technology that combined breathable comfort with high performance weather resistance. This family of fabric styles has a nylon or polyester face that is water repellent, wind resistant and durable. The interior is finished with an insulating layer of fleece (high loft, classic or micro). This fabric blocks 98% of the wind while allowing some air movement for increased breathability. Power Shield High Loft is our warmest style as the large air pockets created by the extended fleece fibres retain optimal warmth to provide the highest warmth to weight ratios of all of our Power Shield fabrics.
High-Loft is basically a pile (furry) backing that traps air against the body, creating an extra layer of insulation. It will not keep you warm in -22 degrees...that requires something with insulation (see Polartec® Alpha)
For very cold climates it's a perfect fall fabric, and for milder climates like the west coast of Canada, or the Pacific Northwest (Washington) it's perfect for winter.
Machine wash cold, normal cycle, use mild detergent, do not use bleach or fabric softeners, tumble dry low. Do not dry clean.
Jackets, Vests.
Using a Pantone Colour Match card, we get the following matches. PLEASE NOTE: All monitors display colours differently and we do not guarantee that the pantone colour codes given are an exact match for the fabric. Using the Pantone Colour Match Card is a new feature for us and therefore not every fabric has been colour matched. At this time, we have only matched the following colourways:
Blanco = Pantone 13-6106 TCX (an off white with a faint greenish grey tint)
Cream = Pantone 12-4301 TCX
Olive = Pantone 19-0515 TCX
Putty = could not get a match. It's a slightly heathered creamy beige
