For the past 50 years, flame resistant (FR) garments have been heavy, bulky and very little if any breathability. These fabrics also can degrade over time in their flame protection capabilities. Polartec®, the world’s leading fabric technology company, launched a total layering system of flame resistant (FR) fabrics. These fabrics are specifically designed to work together to keep you safe and comfortable in a wide range of conditions. Polartec FR fabrics are now available!
Polartec has worked for over 10 years with the U.S. Military to create new fabrics for soldiers. The technology they developed for high performance flame resistant clothing is now available to consumers who work in the industry that requires safety applications. These fabrics offer leading protection against arc flash and flash fire hazards. The fabrics are designed for high performance as a stand-alone garment or as part of a layering system. Polartec FR fabrics are now available in collections from Macron Safety.
- Polartec® Power Dry® FR fabrics are odor resistant and provide all-day next-to-skin comfort through a patented knit construction that dramatically improves comfort by transporting moisture away from the skin and pulling it to the outer surface where it can dry quickly.
- Polartec® Power Stretch® FR is a unique hybrid fabric suitable as a cold weather base layer or as an only layer that offers wind and abrasion resistance, four-way stretch for freedom of movement, and moisture management and breathability to keep you warm and dry.
- Polartec® Thermal® FR fabrics feature a durable velour construction that offers superior warmth without weight and outstanding breathability to regulate body temperature, making for a versatile and comfortable mid layer or outer layer.
- Polartec® Wind Pro® FR fabrics are four times more wind resistant than traditional fleece and offer exceptional breathability and a high warmth-to-weight ratio in a unique, lightweight package that sheds rain and snow.
- Polartec® Power Shield® FR is a new product category for FR apparel – a patented, flame resistant version of the Polartec soft shell fabric that reinvented technical outerwear by offering a unique combination of water resistance, thermal insulation and breathability for active comfort.
Polartec FR fabrics are inherently flame resistant, tested in both in-house and independent state-of-the-art laboratories, and pass relevant industry certifications.
