Polartec announced the winners of its 2021 Polartec Apex Design Awards, the annual design award program “celebrating the finest products made from Polartec fabric technologies.”The winning products were selected from entries based on the “skilled and creative uses of Polartec.”
This year’s Polartec Apex Awards campaign centers on “the importance of versatility and functionality for today’s consumer, brought to life by a creative campaign featuring the photography of all the winning products under the theme “Mountain to Bar and Back Again.” Recognizing the very best in garment design and fabric innovation, it’s the freedom to play and perform in the same solution that makes many of this year’s winners stand out from the crowd. The models in the campaign have been fashioned as characters representing each winning brand’s product.”
The 2021 award winners are:
- 66°North Kría Neoshell Power Fill Parka
- ABSNT theROBE (not available until 2022)
- And Wander alpha AIR T
- Ariat Rebar Polartec Elite Series
- Haglöfs High Loft Wool Jacket
- Hikerkind Midlayer_01
- Moncler, Grenoble Collection, Softshell Jacket, Softshell Pants (the collection will release in January 2022)
- Nike ACG, men’s AOP Wolf Tree Hoodie, women’s AOP Wolf Tree Half Zip, men’s and women’s AOP Wolf Tree Pant
- Norrøna falketind Alpha120 Zip Hood
- Orvis Pro Sun Hoodie
- P.A.M. Liveable Recycled Shearling Coat
- Sportful Total Comfort Jacket
Each winner will receive a Malden Wizard trophy and joint marketing support. A “People’s Choice” winner will be announced via voting on Polartec’s social media over the coming weeks.
Photo courtesy Polartec
