Polartec is the world’s largest company offering a full range of outdoor functional fabrics for base, mid, and outer layers. Its products cover civilian, industrial, and military applications. Among them, Polartec's fleece fabric is the warmest in its weight class and is highly favored by outdoor brands and enthusiasts worldwide. In recent years, Polartec has also introduced leading-edge technical fabrics such as Highloft (Thermal Pro series), softshell (Power Shield High Loft2), and flame-resistant fabrics (FR series).
Weight: 779g (L)
Retail price: 3,599 RMB
Retail price: 3,599 RMB

The annual Polartec APEX Textile Award is presented to designers and companies that create the most outstanding products using Polartec fabrics. Judging is based on innovation, design, style, craftsmanship, fit, and functionality of garments and accessories. All winning products are showcased each year at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, USA, and the European Outdoor Trade Show. In addition to receiving a crystal trophy, winners also gain promotional support through sales literature and marketing campaigns.

The Polartec APEX Textile Award is given separately for North American and European brands. North American winners, in addition to OR, include Armada, Bulwark, Cabela's, Marmot, The North Face, Patagonia, Timberland, True North, Westcomb, and Whites.
The Outdoor Research Lodestar softshell combines the lightweight, durable, and highly waterproof Power Shield Pro fabric with the super breathable, warm, and compressible Power Shield High Loft2 fabric (OR was one of the first brands to use this material), making it an ideal choice for cold-weather outdoor activities. Power Shield High Loft2 is a softshell fabric that offers high warmth, lightweight feel, and excellent compressibility; Power Shield Pro is a super-softshell material that provides protection without restricting freedom of movement.
The Outdoor Research Lodestar softshell jacket features a slim fit, with fleece-lined Polartec Power Shield High Loft2 fabric on the front and back panels. The outer shell is 100% nylon, the lining is 95% polyester and 5% spandex. The hood, shoulders, and outer sleeve areas are made with Polartec Power Shield Pro fabric. It offers high wind resistance, breathability, water resistance, durability, and elasticity. Features include an adjustable hood, internal storm flap with front zipper, zippered chest pocket, two zippered hand pockets, an internal zippered pocket with headphone port, elastic cuffs, and an adjustable hem.
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