Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A trademark for a fleecy synthetic fabric that is warm, lightweight, and water-resistant.
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Examples
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The man sniffed and said something in which the word "Polartec" was prominent.
Polar Bear 2009
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But there are other brands out there like Polartec.
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It's light but very upscale and incredibly warm - for everyone who thinks they need to wear wool or fur to keep warm, the explorers in Antarctica where it's -40 on a nice day wear mostly synthetic fibers like Polartec.
Ari Solomon: When Fashion Meets Compassion. Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart. Ari Solomon 2010
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For example, the shell used on their coats is a textured Polartec that is made in the states and is, get this, recyclable.
Ari Solomon: When Fashion Meets Compassion. Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart. Ari Solomon 2010
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If you need warmth as I always did in Chicago, high tech fabrics are needed-- Polartec is an excellent one that includes fabrics that are all recyclable, and often recycled.
Ari Solomon: When Fashion Meets Compassion. Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart. Ari Solomon 2010
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For example, the shell used on their coats is a textured Polartec that is made in the states and is, get this, recyclable.
Ari Solomon: When Fashion Meets Compassion. Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart. Ari Solomon 2010
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It's light but very upscale and incredibly warm - for everyone who thinks they need to wear wool or fur to keep warm, the explorers in Antarctica where it's -40 on a nice day wear mostly synthetic fibers like Polartec.
Ari Solomon: When Fashion Meets Compassion. Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart. Ari Solomon 2010
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If you need warmth as I always did in Chicago, high tech fabrics are needed-- Polartec is an excellent one that includes fabrics that are all recyclable, and often recycled.
Ari Solomon: When Fashion Meets Compassion. Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart. Ari Solomon 2010
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This bad boy is made out of Polartec polyester which gives you the warmth without the weight of heavier materials.
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Classic Polartec® 300 and has a plush fleece lining.
Jesse Kornbluth: 10 Great Things You're Not Likely to Get (Kisses if You Give Them) Jesse Kornbluth 2010
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