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Saturday, 24 February 2007

Fleece:  Recycled Warmth Polar fleece was invented here in New England at Malden Mills in MA.  Although then-owner Aaron Feuerstein was later chagrined that he did not patent the process, he often said that his oversight and the resulting competition gave impetus for improvement in the product.     New England innovators are regularly heralded for their updated designs using Polartec from Malden Mills.  This year’s Apex winners include:     Burton Snowboards of Burlington, VT for their AK Midweight First Layers with unique “psycho stripe” print and their new AK Expedition Fleece parka for snowboarders.  800.881.3138, www.burton.com   L.L. Bean of Freeport, ME for their Ultimate Multi-Fleece Jacket for hunters featuring a wind-resistant camouflaged outer shell. 800.441.5713, www.llbean.com   Natick Soldier Systems of Natick, MA for a Special Forces Protective Combat Uniform, a layered system of less weight and bulk to integrate with Special Operations Body Armor.   Isis for Women of Burlington, VT for the Coco Jacket, a sophisticated jacket with a tailored fit, shawl collar and rolled cuffs. 866.875.8689, www.isisforwomen.com Articles by this Author: Learning About Weather Relaxing with Bowser Pets Do the Shopping Meeting Needs Through NEADS Inn Decadence View all articles by this author

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