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POLARTEC ALPHA DIRECT FABRIC £VARIOUS

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Polartec (www.polartec.com) produce a range of fabrics that are incorporat­ed into manufactur­ers’ outdoor apparel. Alpha Direct is an evolution of their original Alpha insulation, eliminatin­g the need for an outer fabric. The result is a furry-feeling, fleece-like fabric that efficientl­y traps warm air while increasing breathabil­ity and compressib­ility, and decreasing drying times and garment weight. Such advances are helping to spur the reinventio­n of the traditiona­l mid layer. The Nørrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie (£140; www.norrona.com) and Rab Alpha Flash Jacket (£100; www.rab.equipment) are two new-for-winter 2017/18 products that exploit Alpha Direct’s qualities. Either will serve the wearer well as part of a cold-weather layering system.

> WE SAY We hope to get a chance to thoroughly test both products soon!

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