Polartec Alpha Direct Insulation

Alpha active insulation is engineered for consistent warmth while allowing greater breathability during activity.

Polartec alpha direct insulation.

Alpha direct s insulating fibers are uniquely shaped and sized to eliminate the need for a facing fabric. The rab alpha flash is another mid layer using alpha direct insulation on most of its shape. They required a superior insulation system for extreme temperature variations and the start stop conditions of combat. It is said to have first class warmth to weight ratio and comes at 273g 9 6oz.

Polartec alpha direct insulation takes alpha s features one step further with enhanced resiliency and durability. Alpha direct active insulation. As a bonus it has a luxurious soft fluffy feel to it though the exterior pertex microlight fabric adds plenty of wind and water resistance and a handy hood adds versatility. Rab s alpha direct uses a stripped down version of polartec alpha with the original inner liner fabric removed so the core alpha fibre layer is exposed.

Polartec alpha direct is an evolution of original alpha technology that eliminates the need for a backing fabric to create an enclosed fabric package. The lofoten alpha raw uses a combination of polartec alpha direct and polartec power grid in a mid layer class jacket for high output activities like skiing and snowboarding. Alpha active insulation. Used as a light midlayer or a stand alone all day piece on spring missions this jacket is lined with 90gm of exposed polartec alpha direct and faced with our air permeable recon air fabric making it the ideal midlayer to pair with the incredible.

Polartec alpha was invented for the u s.