Polartec® and Patagonia launch environmentally conscious base layer

Thanks to the dramatic advance in recycled yarn technology Malden Mills is able to offer a highly compelling collection of recycled and renewable Polartec® fabrics from lightweight base layers to warm fleece. A forerunner using the fabric in its ‘green' garments this autumn is Patagonia with its Capilene 4 long underwear program.

Capilene 4 Zip-Neck
Men's version

Capilene 4 Zip-Neck
Women's version

The expedition weight Capilene 4 long underwear collection is made of a new recycled Polartec® Power Dry® which will be made of at least 50% recycled polyester fibre and will be 100% recyclable through Patagonia's Eco-Circle® program that can turn old polyester garments back into yarn.

This is the first time recycled fibres have reached a fine enough denier to enable production of soft, comfortable next-to-skin fabrics. And, like all Polartec® Power Dry® garments, the Capilene 4 will wick and dry quickly, the key to staying warm in any situation.

Capilene 4 Zip-Neck

Features: A supremely soft, low bulk, but highly insulating performance zip-neck base layer for regulating internal climate. Ideal for Nordic skiing, mountaineering, or start and stop activities such as alpine climbing during cold to very cold conditions.Fabric has stretchy comfort, breathability and unrestricted mobility with excellent base-layer performance. The unique interior grid structure offers warmth for weight, is moisture wicking, and highly compressible without being clingy. Smooth jersey face glides easily against other layers. Flat-seam construction provides clean, finished look with fine thread for barely there seaming. Zip neck provides easy internal climate control, zipper tucks neatly into a fabric garage and is backed by a draft flap for next to skin comfort.

Fabric: Polartec® Power Dry® made from 50% Eco-Circle® fibres recycled polyester, 48% virgin polyester, 2% spandex. 100% recyclable polyester with Gladiodor natural odour control.

Details: colours: [men] black, classic navy, crimson-fire, palm leaf, black-stainless; [women] black, beach glass, elderberry, ocean blue, petal pink; sizes: [men] s – xxl; [women] xs – xl; RRP: £55.

Other garments available from the Capilene 4 range include: men's Capilene 4 Crew and women's Capilene 4 Hoody.