power stretch®

WHAT IS POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® PRO™

Polartec® is regarded as the “inventor” of outdoor fleece and is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality functional fabrics. One of the US company’s best-known materials is Polartec® Power Stretch®, an extremely breathable, hard-wearing and soft four-way stretch fabric with excellent moisture wicking and high levels of comfort.
Polartec® Power Stretch® is knitted from two fibre components with different properties. The outside is extremely robust, the inside, typically fleece, is pleasantly fluffy.
At Martini Sportswear, this technical stretch fabric is used mostly for mid layers and winter pants, where the focus is on freedom of movement and temperature regulation.

THE ADVANTAGES OF POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® PRO™

stretchy & shape-retaining in all directions
highly breathable & moisture-regulating
fast-drying
warm & soft
lightweight & highly compressible
abrasion-proof & durable
windproof
easy care

HOW IS POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® PRO™ CONSTRUCTED?

Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro™’s patented knitted construction uses two different surfaces. The robust outer side is nylon; it is windproof and abrasion-proof, making the fabric extremely durable. The soft, brushed reverse side is made from polyester; this produces the classic fluffy fleece feel and regulates moisture management.

HOW DOES POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® PRO™ WORK?

Perspiration and moisture on the skin can be uncomfortable and impair performance. Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro™ keeps the body warm and dry by allowing water vapour to escape unhindered.

The brushed reverse creates many small points of contact with the skin, which immediately draw excess perspiration away from the body and transport it to the outside of the fabric, where it is distributed over a large area. There, the moisture can evaporate within a very short space of time, and at least twice as fast as with cotton, for example.

WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PROPERTIES OF POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® PRO™ AND WHAT IS IT MADE FOR?

Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro™ fabrics are bi-stretch, which means that they can be stretched in both the transverse and longitudinal direction. They are also absolutely stable dimensionally and always return to their original shape, even under intensive use.
As they adapt perfectly to the body and follow every movement, they are often used in close-fitting, athletic-cut outdoor clothing that is designed for maximum mobility. They are used in insulating fleece jackets or as stretch inserts in hybrid jackets, as well as in elasticated winter pants.
Clothing made from Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro™ is highly breathable and moisture-regulating. This keeps the body pleasantly warm and dry even during strenuous activities.
The nylon-reinforced outer layer is windproof and abrasion-resistant and reliably withstands the strain of demanding (mountain) sports.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Both the Power Stretch® fabrics are knitted from two fibre components and are stretchable in all directions, dimensionally stable, breathable, moisture-regulating and robust.
For top performance, the high-end Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro™ fabric employs nylon reinforcement in the outer layer, which makes the fabric even more resilient without compromising on breathability or comfort.

Polartec® Power Stretch® clothing is easy to care for and can be machine washed with as little mild detergent as possible. To ensure the fleece lasts a long time, we recommend washing the garment inside out. Polartec also advises cold washing and air drying. Detailed care and washing instructions can be found on the respective labels of all Martini Sportswear products.

MARTINI SPORTSWEAR POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® PRO™ PRODUCTS

Find your Polartec® Power Stretch® jacket or vest in the current collection! Polartec® Power Stretch® clothing is ideally suited for all sports that take you out into nature, at any time of year and in any weather.