It’s hard to imagine a world before fleece and other technical fabrics. In large part, that’s thanks to Malden Mills—the textile company you know today as Polartec—which revolutionized the outdoor ...

As someone whose body is constantly overheating, even in the winter, it can be challenging to find the right gear for layering. Whether I’m heading out on a run, going for a hike, taking my bike out ...

Ariella Gintzler is a senior editor at Outside. Polartec is hoping to change that. Last month the textile manufacturer debuted Power Air, a single continuous fabric knit into a grid of air pockets, ...

US fabric maker Polartec has developed an enhanced version of its high loft fleece made of wool, featured in a new line by mountain sports brand Salewa. Drawing upon its expertise in engineering new ...

We see if the Macpac Pisa Polartec Hooded Jacket lives up to its promise as a lightweight and warm jacket for your next outdoor adventure. A lightweight and packable jacket is essential for any ...

When it comes to hiking jackets, especially mid layers, one fabric rules supreme: fleece. First developed in the late 1970s, this synthetic fabric was lighter and softer than wool. It's also much ...