Lighten up: Polartec® Celebrates Power Dry™ Mesh Lightweight Fleece for Warm Weather Pursuits

August 26, 2025

August 26, 2025 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Polartec® – a Milliken™ & Company brand renowned for pioneering more sustainable and innovative textile solutions – has long been a trusted source for outdoor enthusiasts dressing for all aspects of weather in a variety of adventures and conditions. Carrying on the legacy for dependable and versatile fabric technologies, premium Polartec® Power Dry™ mesh thrives in warm weather conditions this summer and beyond.

Engineered as a breathable, moisture-wicking, multi-seasonal fleece, Polartec® Power Dry™ mesh offers advanced performance and comfort without the bulk or warmth typically associated with fleece. As a result, the lightweight mesh fabric is perfect for active users who require thermal-regulating comfort that works as well in summer heat as it does during cooler evenings. Weighing just 156 g/m², Polartec® Power Dry™ mesh delivers an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio, ideal for high-intensity pursuits during hot summer months. Its proprietary bicomponent knit construction can be worn next to skin and uses yarns with different surface areas to ensure every fiber works with maximum efficiency. This creates more space for water uptake on the outside of the fabric, which acts as a siphon to quickly transport moisture away from the skin and toward the outer surface, resulting in faster evaporation when the body heats up.  The anti-shedding construction of Polartec® Power Dry™ mesh also minimizes microplastic leakage, reducing environmental impact.

“Rather than seasonal limitations, Polartec is extending the benefits of fleece into warmer months without sacrificing breathability, moisture management, or comfort.” explained Karen Beattie, Director of Product Management at Polartec. “By opening the door to a new era of fleece, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation while staying true to our mission of engineering fabrics that perform better and last longer with less environmental impact.”

Polartec® Power Dry™ mesh is featured in Houdini’s Spring/Summer collection – including the Pace Flow Houdi and Pace Flow Half-Zip – delivering exceptional performance while regulating body temperature during high-output activities. Leveraging the fabric’s lightweight, open-knit structure and superior breathability, Houdini stays true to its vision of setting a new standard for circular-designed top tier functional clothing.

Polartec has long been a pioneer in advanced textile innovation including the creation of the industry’s first synthetic fleece fabric in the 1980s and launching the world’s first recycled fleece in 1993, which has diverted more than 2.5 billion plastic bottles from landfills to date. With Polartec® Power Dry™ mesh, Polartec delivers a compact fleece made from 100% recycled and recyclable polyester and constructed with continuous filament fibers. Its lightweight and breathable design helps reduce dampness, prevent chafing, and maintain a dry next-to-skin feel, helping ensure maximum wearability and freedom of movement.

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Polartec North American Media Contact:
Abigale Youcha, Akimbo Communications, abi@akimbopr.com

About Polartec:
Polartec^®, a Milliken & Company brand, are a collective of curious minds, relentless innovators and dedicated problem solvers. We look beyond the existing and we create original. If it can be made, we will make it. And if it can’t? We’ll find a way. We are the originators and inventors of fleece. Our unique unrivalled innovations continue to lead and layer the future. Complete trust and authenticity are inherent in all our products, ultimately empowering people to concentrate on their moment, their activity and their unique experience in life without distractions. Our fabrics go beyond industry standards, with lightweight wicking and cooling, warmth and insulation, breathable weather protection, fire resistance, enhanced durability and more. Polartec products are used by performance, lifestyle, and workwear brands from around the world, the U.S. Military and allied militaries, and contract upholstery markets. For more information, please visit Polartec.com and follow Polartec on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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