Or, toss them in for a 10-minute tumble on low heat. So you can throw them in the wash with other performance layers and then just line dry or drape them over a chair overnight. Here's what he said.īecause Polartec Alpha and Alpha Direct fabrics move moisture very efficiently, these items will dry super quickly. We chatted with product manager Alex Lauver to make sure we knew exactly how to treat our beloved active insulation items. The good news is, they're super easy to care for.
And since active insulation items-like the award-winning Deviator Hoody and the Uberlayer Hooded Jacket-make use of cutting-edge fabric technologies, you might be curious about how to best take care of them. It's designed to breathe and wick-to keep you comfy both when you're charging uphill and heading downhill. Active insulation isn't like its old-fashioned cousins.