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Regulator keeps you warm & dry

Regulator® Insulation provides phenomenal compressibility, light weight warmth and moisture transport, whether used alone or as part of a layering system.

The lofted hollow-core fibers of Regulator Insulation conserve body heat while allowing body moisture to wick uninhibited during sweat-inducing activity. They’re also lightweight and highly compressible for packing – a boon when every inch of pack space counts.

These pieces may be worn alone in milder weather. When weather looms, they complement our Climbing, Skiing and Snowboarding shells and Performance Baselayer pieces.

Regulator Insulation comes in four weights: R4, R3, R2, and R1:

R4–WINDPROOF INSULATION
Stretchy, lightweight fleece for wind protection

R3–HIGH-PIILE WARMTH
Fur-like fibers create heat-retaining loft

R2–MIDWEIGHT INSULATION
Fur-like fibers offer superior warmth and lightweight breathability

R1–CORE WARMTH
High/low grid fabric insulates and moves moisture off skin

Benefits
• Exceptional breathability keeps you dry on the inside
• Same amount of warmth is provided by much lighter materials
• Comfort is maintained over a wide temperature range
• Fewer layering changes are required
• Lighter weight improves mobility and comfort
• Greater compressibility conserves space in a backpack

If you’re confused about which combination of Regulator layers is right
for you, feel free to call our friendly customer service center toll-free at
1-800-638-6464 (M-F, 6am-6pm; S-S, 8am-4pm).

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If cats really did have pajamas, they'd be a lot like our Regulator line of insulation. Somewhere between a base layer and a fleece, Regulator insulation was developed in partnership with Polartec to have all the benefits of next-to-skin baselayers, with the greater warmth and durability of fleece outerwear. The lofted hollow-core fibers of Regulator insulation and base layers conserve body heat while allowing sweat to wick uninhibited during exertion. The numbers associated with each product name - R1, R2, R3, R4, etc. - correspond to the warmth provided by the garment. Regulator insulation and baselayers are lightweight and highly compressible for packing - a boon when every inch of pack space counts.
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