Polartec® Eco-Engineering
Polartec® Eco-Engineering™ Recycled Technology:
The new Denali Jacket, Men’s El Cap Peak 1/4 Zip, and Women’s El Cap Temple 1/4 Zip are constructed with recycled material as part of The North Face® commitment to sustainability.
The Denali solid fleece fabric are derived from 87 percent recycled content, and the Denali heather fleece fabric will be constructed from 65 percent recycled material. These materials are made from 90 percent post-industrial waste and 10 percent post-consumer waste, stopping the flow of materials to the landfill and creating valuable materials from waste.
The specified El Caps are derived from 100 percent recycled content. These materials are made from 90 percent post-industrial waste and 10 percent post-consumer waste, stopping the flow of materials to the landfill and creating valuable materials from waste.
How does the Denali benefit our environment?
- The North Face® will save 20.9 pounds of CO2 emissions per yard of Denali solid fleece fabric.
- Approximately 40 pounds of greenhouse gases and .52 gallon of gasoline will be saved for every Denali solid fleece jacket.
How does the El Cap benefit our environment?
- Saves roughly 15.6 lbs. in CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere for each El Cap garment.
- Saves roughly .33 gallons of gas in the production of each El Cap.
- Per yard energy savings equivalent to: .17 gallon gas.
#2 – Stay Dry!
Layering the first step to staying warm in cold weather but if you get WET all chance of being toasty warm goes out the window. When deciding on which winter-wear to buy make sure you are buying the right product for your lifestyle. If you are planning on staying warm while doing a variety of different activities with varying weather, make sure your jacket or coat is WATERPROOF or at least water resistant. That way if the snow fall turns from pretty soft flakes to sloppy wet hail-like stuff you will be sure to stay warm even if it’s wet out. Read the rest of this entry » »
Snowsports Feature Guide
The North Face Snowsports Collection continues to deliver innovative gear through cutting-edge features, ground-breaking technologies, and pioneering fabrics and designs to deliver top-performing jackets and pants for all of your downhill needs.
Features Include:
Helmet compatible hood: Because sometimes pulling a jacket’s hood over a helmet is like trying to squeeze a grapefruit into a sandwich bag. Helmet compatible hoods accommodate several helmet sizes, while still allowing the wearer full head rotation without unnecessary pulling or pressure.
Detachable hood:Either zip or snap off hoods to adjust to changing conditions.
Recco system: An electronic avalanche rescue system that consists of a small, nearly weightless transponder, more easily detected by a mountain search-and-rescue team.
External Security pockets with chamois
#1 – Cold Weather Activities
Cold weather activities are pretty much a staple of life for us here in the Upper Peninsula and it gets PRETTY COLD up here. Don’t just stay inside all winter long to avoid the cold weather….embrace it! We have got some good ways to stay warm this winter and here is the first. GET UP AND DO SOMETHING! Get warm by getting outside and getting some exercise. Cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snow boarding, jogging, sledding or skating can all be great activities to do on a beautiful Winter day. Be sure and bundle up with good layering pieces, pick an activity and get outdoors! Read the rest of this entry » »
WindWall® Fabric
WindWall® fabric is a proprietary wind-resistant fleece from The North Face®. WindWall® utilizes a unique fabric-bonding process that allows a limited degree of external air permeability (approximately 20 CFM), thereby drastically reducing the effects of wind chill and enhancing the user’s warmth and comfort.
WindWall® 1 fabric has a mesh liner and WindWall™ 2 fabric has a grid fleece liner for even greater insulation.