As we’ve noted from time to time technology developed for the military has a way to trickle down to the consumer market. Without military research we wouldn’t have things such as radar or GPS. But military research also looks for advances in outdoor equipment and clothing. And soon some technology developed to keep our Special Forces warm will be available in civvies as well.
The Polartec Alpha is insulation that was developed by Polartec LLC for the U.S. Special Operations Forces, and will make its way to the company’s outdoor brand next year. The Polarfleece fabric is a polyester-based material that is spun to specifications at the company’s Lawrence, Mass. factory. Made in America it is. Continue reading Military-Spec Material Goes Civvies