| What it is | Four-way-stretch technical fleece |
| Faces | Smooth tough outer, warm brushed inner |
| Strength | Stretch + close fit, moves with you |
| Used in | Fitted mid layers, tights, gloves, hats |
Polartec Power Stretch Pro is a durable, four-way-stretch fleece fabric with a smooth, abrasion-resistant outer face and a soft, warm brushed inner face. Its excellent stretch and close fit make it move with the body without sagging, used in fitted mid layers, tights, gloves, and hats where warmth, mobility, and next-to-skin comfort all matter.
Stretch and fit
A stretchy Polartec fleece for a fitted mid layer.
Frequently asked questions
What is Polartec Power Stretch Pro?
Power Stretch Pro is a high-performance fleece fabric with strong four-way stretch, a smooth and durable outer surface, and a soft brushed warm interior. The stretch and close-fitting nature let it move with your body without bunching, while staying breathable and quick-drying — ideal for athletic, fitted layers.
What is Power Stretch used for?
It's used in body-hugging mid layers, leggings and tights, gloves, hats, and balaclavas where freedom of movement and next-to-skin comfort are important. The tough outer face also resists abrasion and can be worn alone in mild conditions or layered under a shell.
Is Power Stretch warm?
It provides light-to-moderate warmth thanks to its brushed inner face, prioritizing mobility, breathability, and fit over maximum insulation. For more warmth you'd choose a lofted fleece like Thermal Pro; Power Stretch shines where you want a thin, stretchy, comfortable warm layer that moves with you.
Sources
- Polartec Power Stretch — Polartec
- Stretch mid layers — The Mountaineers