ALPHA DIRECT ®

30,00 €

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Polartec® Alpha Direct is an active insulation fabric known for its excellent breathability, quick-drying properties, and warmth-to-weight ratio. Available in 60 g/m² and 90 g/m², it is ideal for making technical midlayers, beanies, or ultralight garments suitable for mountain activities.

ALPHA60® 

60 grams/m² +/-

The weight may vary by +/-10%

Sold by the meter; can be used in widths of approximately 145 cm

Polartec® Alpha Direct

Polartec® Alpha Direct

Polartec® Alpha Direct is an active insulation fabric designed to offer an excellent balance between warmth, breathability, and lightness. Available in 60 g/m² and 90 g/m², it allows you to adjust the level of insulation to suit the conditions you encounter and the intensity of your activity.

Originally designed for demanding activities, it has now become a benchmark in the world of ultralight hiking thanks to its ability to naturally regulate body temperature during physical exertion.

Its unique construction, consisting of lofted fibers directly attached to a mesh backing, promotes constant airflow. Excess heat is wicked away before it causes discomfort, while maintaining effective insulation when activity slows down.

Naturally water-repellent, Polartec® Alpha Direct dries very quickly and maintains its performance even in wet conditions. Its excellent warmth-to-weight ratio makes it a particularly popular fabric for mid-layers designed for hiking, camping, and mountaineering.

Country of origin: United States (Polartec® technology)

Key Benefits

✔ High-performance active insulation

✔ Natural heat regulation

✔ Advanced breathability

✔ Dries very quickly

✔ Water-repellent material

✔ Very lightweight

✔ Compressible

✔ Excellent durability

Unlike traditional insulation materials, which are primarily designed to retain heat, Alpha Direct® is designed to adapt to fluctuations in exercise intensity.

Its open structure helps wick away moisture and heat generated while walking, thereby minimizing condensation inside the garment.

This adaptability helps maintain excellent thermal comfort both during periods of exertion and during breaks.

Two versions are available, depending on the desired level of insulation:

Alpha Direct® 60: approximately 60 g/m², ideal when lightness, breathability, and dynamic activities are the top priorities.

Alpha Direct® 90: approximately 90 g/m², offering superior thermal insulation while maintaining the breathability and quick-drying properties characteristic of Alpha Direct technology.

The weight may vary by ±10% depending on the manufacturing process.

This fabric is particularly well-suited for making ultralight technical clothing, beanies, midlayers, or liners.

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