Cabela’s E.C.W.C.S Thermal Zone® Polartec® Power Dry® Crew Top

New Thermal Zone baselayers by Cabela’s use Polartec® Power Dry® High Efficiency fabrics to create a complete body temperature regulating system with antimicrobial treatment that allows the outdoorsman more versatility depending on the variety of weather conditions and situations faced in the field. Body thermography was studied in order to determine the critical areas that maintain core temperatures. Combining three weights of strategically-placed fabric, Thermal Zone provides maximum breathability, warmth and comfort where you need it most. Heavier weight Polartec® Power Dry® is used in the core and maximum exposed areas, mid weight is used in less critical areas, and lightweight Polartec® Power Dry® fabric is used in high-output areas prone to excessive perspiration, as well as the cuff areas to minimize bunching. Cabela’s Thermal Zone baselayers include crew and 1/4 zip tops, and bottoms.
MSRP: $79.99 – $89.99 (Huge muscles in photo sold separately)

To WIN YOU MUST:1) Head to the Polartec Facebook Page and ‘Like’ us
2) Find this giveaway post
3) In a comment below the post, answer this question: “This winning base layer uses three key fabric weights to achieve a higher level of performance. What three things do you always take into the outdoors to keep you at the top of your game?”

We will choose a winner at random on Friday December 9th at Noon MST

We have Men’s Medium, Large, or XL available.

Thanks so much and good luck!

Polartec Booth

Outdoor Friedrichshfen 2011 – 900 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees, all checking out the latest spring gear at the Germany tradeshow.  Popular items at the Polartec booth: Polartec NeoShell®, Polartec Power Shield Pro® and all the Polartec Apex Award winners.

Enjoying the Polartec booth

Of course, the best part about Friedrichshafen is THE PARTY!  Polartec throws the biggest and best party in town.

This year’s big hit was the party t-shirt!  This shirt is a collection of technologies including Repreve® 100, Polartec Power Dry® High Efficiency® with Polygiene® Odor Resistance and is bluesign approved.  Pretty much everything you could ever want in a shirt!

Friedrichshafen Party Photos:

This week’s giveaway is a Westcomb men’s Apoc Jacket- Made from all-new Polartec® NeoShell® fabric, and an APEX winner this year, the Apoc is an active alpine jacket optimized for fast-and-light expeditions, including minimalist alpine features like a helmet compatible hood and well-placed pockets and vents with YKK water-resistant zippers. Featuring new Polartec® NeoShell®, the most breathable waterproof fabric on the market, its soft hand, comfort stretch and durability performs for all-around high-energy outdoor activities.
MSRP: $480

We are also giving the winner a pair of polarized Revo Guide sunglasses featuring the Water lens. Revo has designed a lens specifically optimized for the color profiles of open water-perfect for dads who fish, sail, paddleboard or live near the water. These glasses were launched earlier this spring and have gotten terrific reviews in Outside magazine, Men’s Journal, and Elevation Outdoors, among others. MSRP: $179.

TO BE ENTERED TO WIN:1) Head to the Revo Facebook page and “Like” them if you have a chance and then head to the Polartec Facebook page.
2) Find this giveaway post
3) In a comment below the post, tell us the one piece of clothing that your dad just refuses to upgrade. We will choose a winner at random on Friday June 10th at Noon MST.

We have Men’s M, L, and XL in a few available colors in the jacket. We are unable to swap out the Revo glasses for any other style.

Thanks so much and good luck!

To launch this new program, Sealy is giving away a grand prize trip to Patagonia, a $5,000 bedroom makeover, an Embody mattress set and an iPhone. Click here to enter: http://www.simplehealthyrest.com/sweepstakes/

This week’s giveaway is the Marmot Variant Jacket- Men’s Size Medium ONLY

The Variant has a unique and innovative hybrid construction that features an insulated front-panel for core warmth and Polartec® Power Stretch® panels on the side, back and sleeves for maximum mobility and breathability. The multi-purpose design ensures maximum comfort as a stand-alone piece for aerobic activities or fits comfortably under a shell as an insulating mid-layer. The Polartec® Power Stretch® fabric works to whisk perspiration away from your skin providing the performance you demand, while integrated design details, such as zippered hand pockets, thumbholes and reflective accents, give you the fit and features you need. MSRP: $140

To WIN YOU MUST:1) Head to the Polartec Facebook Page and ‘Like’ us
2) Find this giveaway post
3) In a comment below the post, list one of your first Polartec garments. We will choose a winner at random on Wednesday Aug. 4th at 8am.

Big disclaimer: The sample size is MEN’S MEDIUM in black or blue and that’s all we’ve got. There are no exchanges or returns.

Thanks so much and good luck!

This week’s giveaway is the Canada Goose Tremblant Pullover- Women’s Medium Black.

For days when it’s too warm for a down jacket but too cool for simply a sweater, the Tremblant Pullover from Canada Goose features Polartec® Power Shield® O2 fabric for an ideal combination of weather protection and breathability. The Tremblant also has a super-soft fleece lined hood, reflective detailing, stretch cuff gussets and a front drop-in pocket with hand-warmer pouches. This technical yet stylish piece will keep you comfortable skiing in fresh powder, snowshoeing in a winter wonderland or cruising about your favorite ski town. MSRP: $300

To WIN: tell us why you need this jacket in TEN WORDS OR LESS in a comment on the Polartec Facebook Page giveaway post and we will choose a winner.

Big disclaimer: The sample size is women’s medium in black and that’s all we’ve got. There are no exchanges or returns.

Thanks so much and good luck!

We received more product submissions this year than ever before in the history of the APEX Awards, making the decision process harder than ever. The judges selected 12 European and 12 North American winners ranging from haute couture fashion, to flame-resistant firefighter turnout gear, to innovative and high-tech softshell jackets. All of the winning pieces will be available to consumers in Fall 2010.

In addition to the highly coveted Tiffany crystal award itself (and bragging rights of course), manufacturers can participate in a custom hangtag program promoting the winning garments at the consumer level. Polartec also provides additional marketing support through product placement with media and events.

This year’s winners include the Under Armour 2010 US Olympic Freestyle Team Audio Hoody, constructed with Polartec Wind Pro® fabric for breathable comfort with four times more wind protection than traditional fleece, and featuring sonic welded/taped seams, an exterior iPod touchpad controller. Unfortunately this winner is available exclusively to U.S. Olympic skiers.

Mattress master, Sealy, also took home an APEX this year for their use of Body Climate® by Polartec fabric, developed to work with the body’s natural ability to regulate temperature and thus provide a deeper, more restful sleep. The luxurious fabric enhances air circulation for year round comfort while integrated, permanent anti-microbial properties guard against degradation from microorganisms.

Finally, Polartec is proud to award a 2010 APEX to the U.S. Army for its Tactical/Peckham Vocational Flame Resistant Environmental Ensemble. This midweight shirt and drawers set provides permanent flame resistance and quick drying breathability with warm, yet lightweight high loft Polartec Thermal FR® fabric.

To view the complete lists of winners, click below:
NORTH AMERICAN APEX AWARDS
EUROPEAN APEX AWARDS

On behalf of everyone at Polartec, congratulations to this year’s winners!

The Gear Junkie has a great review of the Climate Changer here.