Polartec Alpha - 戶外用品

By Jacky
at 2012-12-14T00:26

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最近幾天逛Polartec網站時發現Warmth系列商品介紹那邊，
最下方多了一個Polartec Alpha。
http://polartec.com/warmth/polartec-alpha/
只寫著要到2013年才會Outdoor市場。

查詢了News發現有一篇相關介紹:
http://www.polartec.com/in-the-loop/polartec_introduces_polartec_alpha.aspx

Unlike down and existing synthetic insulation batting, Polartec Alpha is a
highly stable layer allowing for the use of more open and breathable fabrics
on the outer and inner layers of “puffy” style garments.
剛開始看到這段就吸引到眼睛目光就亮了起來。

As a result, Polartec Alpha provides active warmth that allows air exchange
for breathability and comfort in more dynamic situations. Classic puffy
garments require “down-proof” or high-density woven layers that create a
vapor barrier. Although they work well in static conditions, these classic
puffy garments trap moisture inside the garment during even minimal activity.
強調Alpha比傳統的羽絨服/高密度編織內層的Puffy服裝，
在高動態活動情況時更透氣/更舒適。

Polartec Alpha was developed to meet the performance requirements of the U.
S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). SOF required something that was warm,
wind resistant, highly durable, quick drying and more breathable than any
existing insulation products.
當初設計是專門為了美國SOF特種部隊設計的。
(溫暖/抗風/高耐用度/快乾/比任何現存的填充產品更透氣)
原文下面還有說經過SOF成員的測試而產生的。

Alpha is now rolling out to the consumer market and will be introduced at the
January 2013 Outdoor Retailer, SIA and ISPO trade shows and available at
retail by September 2013.

要到2013年1月對戶外裝備零售商/SIA/ISPO展介紹，同年九月可在零售據點買到。

Brands adopting Polartec Alpha for the initial launch include: 66º North,
Eddie Bauer, Eider, Mammut, Marmot, Montane, Mountain Equipment, Rab, Ternua,
Terry Cycle, The North Face, Trangoworld, Vaude and Westcomb.

目前已知會推出採用這類產品的品牌包含:
66ºNorth/Eddie Bauer, Eider/長毛象/土撥鼠/Montane/Mountain Equipment/Rab,
Ternua,Terry Cycle,TNF,Trangoworld,Vaude/Westcomb(註:這家也是最早用Neoshell)。
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看起來像是拿來戶外活動時很適合拿來當中層保暖用的新材質。
不曉得單位重量保暖值是否能比Primaloft One還好?
(若比Pl one還高的話，相信也會有廠商製成外套Jacket/Parka類的產品)
Primaloft因為仿造了羽絨的結構而得以有高保暖性能的人造化纖，
Polartec Alpha的構造不知是否也是用相同原理?

明年的戶外服裝市場會很熱鬧，除了Polartec Alpha之外，
還有改成直接透氣版本的eVent DVL(Direct Venting Lite)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7667700462_1deb2740cf_c.jpg