Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand renowned for pioneering more sustainable and innovative textile solutions, is proud to partner with Roeckl Sports on the new Kailash 2 gloves, one of the first products in the world to use Polartec® Power Stretch™ Pro in an eco-conscious version featuring a 91% recycled material content derived from100% post-consumer recycled sources for both its polyester and nylon parts. Polartec® Power Stretch™ Pro, built on the proven performance of the original 4-way stretch fabric, now incorporates high-performance recycled and plant-based materials to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining the same durability, stretch and lightweight warmth that have made it a trusted choice for active use.
For more than two decades, Polartec® Power Stretch™ Pro has been trusted by leading outdoor and performance brands for its combination of next-to-skin comfort and freedom of movement without added bulk. The signature bicomponent knit construction now consists of polyester and nylon content made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials, all while retaining the fabric’s soft hand, 4-way stretch, shape recovery, abrasion resistance and anti-pilling performance.
Drawing on more than 180 years of glove-making expertise, Roeckl Sports redesigned the Kailash 2 to combine the breathable warmth and flexible comfort of Polartec® Power Stretch™ Pro made from recycled materials with the precise fit, dexterity and functionality expected from a high-performance glove. Reflective details add visibility in low-light conditions, and the silicone grip provides a secure hold on handlebars, poles and everyday essentials. Furthermore, the gloves feature touchscreen compatibility, letting wearers use smartphones and electronic devices without removing them. Finally, the Kailash 2 gloves reflect Roeckl Sports’ and Polartec’s shared commitment to more responsible and sustainable manufacturing, given that the bluesign®-approved fabric sets a new benchmark for environmentally conscious thermal performance.
“Polartec® Power Stretch™ Pro has always been about delivering warmth, stretch and durability in a lightweight package,” explained Karen Beattie, Director of Product Management at Polartec. “With the new recycled version, we’ve reengineered the materials that go into the fabric, incorporating 100% post-consumer recycled polyester and nylon. The Roeckl Sports Kailash 2 is one of the first products on the market made with the recycled version of Polartec® Power Stretch™ Pro, proving that evolved material sciences can help lower our carbon footprint while
maintaining the high-stretch and warmth people expect.
