First of all I was impressed with their Made in USA approach. Polarmax manages the whole process of making the base layers; from design to testing to manufacture to sales and marketing to distribution and customer service, they know what’s going on… and more than that, they keep it green. Everything is done within in a 15 mile radius. From fabric production, to manufacture to warehouses, everything is kept close together. This means less impact on the environment and more jobs and business kept within the country. As an addeds bonus, it helps keep costs down for you and me as well.

Synthetics are good for breathing and moisture wicking, to top that all off they improve it with their 100% Acclimate Dry Performance Fabric. Some people complain that synthetics can get smelly. OK, better said, some people say that they get smelly in synthetics. To help combat the problem of the smelly hiker / climber / snowboarder, etc, They include a scent prevent protection which as anti-microbial and has anti-odor protection.
If you’re into extreme winter sports like mountaineering you should check out their fleece base layers for those really extreme climates. They use a soft microfleece and flat seam stitching (used on all of their gear) and 10% spandex to give you a more comfortable fit that moves with you while you’re staying warm. The last thing you want to worry about is itchiness and uncomfortable seams!

Want your own set? watch for this Thursday’s post where we giveaway a set of sweet COMP 4 TECH FLEECE PMX Hoodie and matching COMP-4 base layer bottoms (just like the ones they sent me!).