Polartec has announced the winners of the Polartec Apex Awards 2023. The annual design award recognizes brands and designers that embody Polartec’s Made To Go Beyond ethos. The winning garments – selected from hundreds of entries that improve the lives of those who wear them – embody the pinnacle of durability and functionality across sport, lifestyle and performance categories. The Polartec Apex Awards spotlight innovative designs that look beyond the existing and create authentic products.
The 2023 winners are:
- Indyeva Satu Polartec Isothermal Skirt with Polartec Thermal Pro. Judges’ Verdict: “Indyeva’s Satu Isothermal Skirt shows creative use of technical fabrics, expanding choices for the female outdoor enthusiast without renouncing style.”
- Santini Cycling Adapt Multi with the recently upgraded Polartec Power Shield with Biolon Nylon plant-based membrane. Judges’ Verdict: ”Santini’s iconic Adapt Multi couples intelligent design and next-generation plant-based, weather protection fabric with no compromise.”
- Spoonflower Polartec Fleece with Polartec 200 Series Fleece fabric. Judges’ Verdict: “We love the print-on-demand aspect of Spoonflower. No over-production, just creative, bespoke fabric offering responsibly sourced, cozy comfort.”
- Nike ACG Wolf Lichen Caps with Polartec Alpha. Judges’ Verdict: “Nike ACG produces sport-specific products with appeal, and this hoodie ticks all the wearability boxes, plus it uses recycled content.”
- Trangoworld TRX2 Hybrid LT Pro Jacket with Polartec Alpha and Polartec Power Ai knit construction. Judges’ Verdict: “Trangoworld used multiple sustainable Polartec fabrics cleverly placed for an enhanced mountain experience.”
- Millet Trilogy MXP Power Wool Suit with a Polartec Power Wool blend. Judges’ Verdict: “All-in-ones are trending for a reason – no cold spots. A sport-specific base layer offering continuous protection for high altitude activities where reliable warmth is crucial.”
- Senchi Designs Alpha 60 Hoodie with Polartec Alpha. Judges’ Verdict: “A hoodie that’s thought of everything: made from recycled content fabric, it’s light, warm, and packable. We loved this unique multipurpose jacket.”
- Acronym J117-HL with Polartec High Loft. Judges’ Verdict: “Acronym’s J117 strikes a great balance between style and function. We loved this very wearable approach to keeping the wearer cozy whether in the city or up a mountain.”
- Rabbit Fuel n’ Fly 4” with Polartec Power Dry and Fresh Face. Judges’ Verdict: “Performance-lined shorts have a place in any discerning runner’s closet. Using the latest Polartec technologies, this is an outside-the-box solution to an age-old issue.”
- Mountain Martial Arts, MMA Polartec Power Grid Zip Hoodie 2 with Polartec Power Grid. Judges’ Verdict: “We loved this Mountain Martial Arts hoodie for its technical attributes and stylish appeal. A likely staple in the discerning outdoor/urban warrior’s closet.”
- Ciesse Piumini Race Jacket with Polartec Power Shield. Judges’ Verdict: “We loved the modern aesthetic of this race jacket that uses the latest Power Shield weather protection fabric with plant-based contents.”
- Arc’teryx Kyanite Crew Neck Pullover Women’s with Polartec Power Stretch Pro. Judges’ Verdict: “In the quest to keep our gear going for longer, Arc’Teryx has employed an iconic Polartec fabric and incorporated it into a well-loved design for apparel that you’ll want to last.”
Each 2023 Apex Awards winner is recognized as a forward-thinking product partner who embodies Polartec’s innovation and inspires others to go beyond through each brand’s designs. Each winner receives a Malden Wizard trophy in celebration of their winning designs, in addition to joint marketing support. The Apex Awards also feature a “People’s Choice” contender – voted on by the public via Polartec social media platforms – and will be announced in the coming weeks.
