Out of the dozens of garments submitted, the judges selected 12 North American APEX winners ranging from thermal-mapped insulation layers, to high-tech flame resistant workwear, to the latest and most innovative extreme weather protection garments and accessories. And the winners are:
* Armada Rotor Power Dry H.E. Hoody - Polartec Power Dry High Efficiency
* Bulwark FR Hoody, FR Fleece Jacket - Polartec Thermal FR
* Cabela's Power Stretch Liner Glove - Polartec Power Stretch
* Cabela's Thermal Zone Stand Hunter Baselayer - Polartec Thermal Pro High Loft with Polygiene
* Marmot Armageddon Glove - Polartec Thermal Pro
* The North Face Polar Hooded Jacket - Polartec Thermal Pro, Polartec Power Shield High Loft²
* Outdoor Research Lodestar Jacket & Pant - Polartec Power Shield Pro, Polartec Power Shield High Loft
* Patagonia Alpine Guide Jacket & Pant - Polartec Power Shield Stretch Woven
* Timberland Premium Waterproof Winter Explorer Boot - Polartec Thermal Pro
* True North Dragon Shield FR Softshell Jacket - Polartec Power Shield FR
* Westcomb Fuse LT Jacket & Shift Hoody - Polartec NeoShell
* Whites Thermal Fusion - Polartec Power Stretch Pro
In addition to a Tiffany crystal award and bragging rights for a year, manufacturers can participate in a custom hangtag program promoting the winning garments at the consumer level. Polartec also provides additional marketing support through product placement with media and events. Past winners can testify that the Polartec APEX Award drives sell-through.
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