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Ice climbers and alpinists know the pitfalls of sweaty leads and cold belays. Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion in cool to cold conditions - and keep you dry and warm beneath layers - our most versatile and fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb construction that's brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility. With a smooth jersey exterior that glides readily beneath layers, a flat-seam construction that eliminates chafe, a brushed-elastic waistband and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly. Made from 4.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor® natural odor control for the garment. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
Details
The fastest-wicking of our baselayer fabrics, Capilene 3 features a dense interior honeycomb construction
Fabric next to skin is brushed for warmth, softness and compressibility, while providing excellent insulation and breathability
Smooth jersey exterior glides easily under layers
Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
Functional fly
Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobility
4.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor® natural odor control for the garment. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
198 g (7 oz)
Made in USA.
Material
Capilene baselayers feature a moisture-wicking polyester fabric that dries quickly. Capilene polyester is also recycled, recyclable and features Gladiodor® natural odor control.
Technology
Gladiodor natural odor control is a safe, durable, nonpolluting and effective alternative to heavy metal ions. It comprises naturally derived amino acid chains that kill odor-causing bacteria on the product. Say good-bye to the funk factor!
Quick Facts
Distance Traveled: 7,320 miles (11,780 km) *
CO2 Emissions: 8 pounds (3.6 kg) *
Waste Generated: 4.2 ounces (119 g) **
Energy Consumed: 36 megajoules (10 kWh) *
*from origin as fiber through garment delivery to our Reno Distribution Center **from origin as fiber through final sewing
The Good:
Capilene® 3 polyester employs 64% recycled content without sacrificing performance or comfort – and it's 100% recyclable. We've also found a natural way to control odor without reliance on metals or antimicrobials (to which bacteria develop resistance).
The Bad:
To achieve the performance we need –and durability, an important attribute for low environmental impact – we still use 36% virgin polyester.
What We Think:
We're happy to make an important product with 64% recycled content – and 100% recyclable as well. Next step: 100% recycled content, without loss of durability.
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