Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, announced a new collaboration with Polartec to create a range of innovative fabric solutions.
“After a number of distinctive garments designed with Polartec technologies over the years, I’m excited to formally recognize the partnership between our companies with our most recent Polartec innovation: Power Wool,” said Zander Nosler, founder and CEO of Kitsbow.
Polartec Power Wool is a two-component fabric offering a Merino wool interior, which retains insulation and breathability even when wet. With a synthetic outer layer where moisture can expand and evaporate quickly while retaining shape and compression, this technology dramatically improves durability and maintains natural antimicrobial properties, said the companies. Additionally, Power Wool works to control microclimate, better regulating body heat and adjusting to suit different temperatures.
“We love the attention to both technical detail and style that Kitsbow provides to riders,” said Gary Smith, CEO of Polartec. “As a cyclist myself, I’m delighted to see their embrace of our new fabric combining the best of Merino wool with synthetic fibers.”
Kitsbow will incorporate the Polartec fabric into styles that support extreme athletic activities in cold and/or wet environments, such as leg warmers and arm warmers. Combining the best of both natural and synthetic fibers, these new styles will offer a higher level of compression, shape retention, natural odor resistance, durability and breathability.
Kitsbow expects to begin shipping these new styles to customers mid-2018.
