Polartec® Classic fabrics are the reference standard for lightweight warmth and breathability. This is the original fleece offering unparalleled quality and durability.  Polartec® Classic fabrics have been the primary insulation layer of choice among experienced outdoor enthusiasts for nearly three decades.

How does it work?

The 100% polyester velour construction creates air pockets that trap air and retain body heat. Unlike less expensive fleece fabrics, Polartec® Classic products maintain their insulating ability and non-pilling appearance after repeated laundering.

These fabrics are available in a range of weights to provide the right level of insulation for most outdoor activities. Polartec® Classic 100 weight fabrics are the lightest and are excellent for a warm first layer or lightweight sweater. Polartec® Classic 300 fabrics are the heaviest and provide a warm thermal layer for very cold outdoor activities. Halfway in between are Polartec® Classic 200 weight fabrics, providing outstanding warmth and versatility.

Polartec® Classic line includes over 90 styles of fabrics available in hundreds of colors, patterns, and prints. Many styles are also available with a water repellent surface that sheds rain and snow. The Polartec® Classic line provides not only outstanding warmth without weight, but are breathable and durable, dry quickly, and are great styling options for virtually every end use.

Technical Highlights

• Provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics
  
• Highly breathable to provide comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor
  
• For water repellent styles, surface sheds rain and snow
  
• Dries quickly to minimize heat loss
  
• Durable; will outlast other fleece fabrics
  
• Machine washable
  
• Versatile; appropriate for a broad range of activities
  
• Available in light, mid, and heavy weight constructions to provide a choice of insulation level
  

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