Polartec Alpha Direct Insulation

They required a superior insulation system for extreme temperature variations and the start stop conditions of combat.

Polartec alpha direct insulation.

It is said to have first class warmth to weight ratio and comes at 273g 9 6oz. Alpha active insulation is engineered for consistent warmth while allowing greater breathability during activity. By refining the shape and size of its lofted fibers alpha direct can be in direct contact with skin or other fabric layers. Polartec alpha direct insulation takes alpha s features one step further with enhanced resiliency and durability.

Polartec alpha was invented for the u s. 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. This visible technology offers direct warmth increased breathability and compressibility and even faster dry times. 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.

Alpha direct active insulation. The rab alpha flash is another mid layer using alpha direct insulation on most of its shape. Alpha 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.

Alpha direct s insulating fibers are uniquely shaped and sized to eliminate the need for a facing fabric.