Polartec, LLC announced the launch of its first cooling platform, Polartec Delta, a permanent mechanical wicking fabric for performance in warmer climates. Inspired by the design of car radiators, the new fabric is constructed of an optimal base layer that provides wicking capabilities, reduces skin cling, regulates drying and is highly breathable without any chemical treatments, says the company.
Traditionally, athletes turned to cotton, polyester or synthetic garments in warmer climates but found them lacking because they either soaked through or weren’t breathable. Polartec’s Delta sits in the sweet spot between cotton and polyester, shifting what it means to perform in warm weather, explains Darren Jones, North American marketing manager for the component brand. Polartec created its first cooling fabric to maximize the effectiveness of the body’s natural sweat response. Delta carries sweat and holds it next to skin where it most closely replicates the human body’s natural cooling processes while still allowing the fabric to dry quickly.
“With Delta, Polartec is now a four-season brand,” said Polartec Senior Vice President of Operations Doug Kelliher. “Delta makes working out, running or doing anything in a warm climate in a wet cotton t-shirt a thing of the past. The fabric helps athletes stay in that ‘Just Right’ zone where they can maximize their performance without overheating.”
