APEX Awards 2002, the winners
The winners of the APEX Award 2002 were presented at Munich’s ispo a fortnight ago.
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| The APEX Award 2002 was presented at Munich’s ispo a fortnight ago. This prize, instituted by Malden Mills, is designed to encourage designers to create innovative products using Polartec fabrics. A panel of judges selected 12 winners for the 4th APEX - "Award for Polartec Excellence" according to the categories "Next to Skin", "Thermal", "Weather Protection", "Footwear", "Accessories", "Military" and "Products for animal welfare". | ||
| APEX AWARD OUTDOOR Next to Skin Blurr (USA) for the innovative "Power Stretch Hoody" in Polartec-Power Stretch Cannondale (USA) "Power Dry Volvo Team jersey", ultra-light, breathable cycling vest in Polartec Power Dry Thermal The North Face "Heat Vest" in Polartec® Power Stretch®, and the revolutionary Polartec® Heat Technology Arc’teryx (Canada) "Covert Sweater", super-versatile and innovative use of Polartec Thermal Pro. Looks similar to wool with fleece-like performance, Weather Protection Sierra Designs (USA) "M8 Pants" for women using Polartec Power Shield Arc’teryx (Canada) "Gamma MX Jacket and Pants" in Polartec Power Shield, lighweight and innovative design and look Cannondale (USA) "Women’s Chrono Jacket" in Polartec Power Shield, a perfect combination of design, functionality e technology. Ideal for cuycling in cold weather. |  Arc’teryx (Canada) "Gamma MX Jacket and Pants" in Polartec Power Shield  The North Face (USA) "Heat Vest" in Polartec® Power Stretch®, Polartec® Heat Technology | |
Jury Wini Jones - (President) Winner of numerous design awards and member of the Council Fashion Designers of America (New York). Michael Hodgson – Award-winning American writer, has collaborated with numerous magazines in the fashion and outdoor sectors. Has published 18 books about the outdoors. George Pessey – Creator of the famous French design studio "Jonathan & Fletcher", has contributed significantly to the development of technical apparel for extreme conditions and competitive sports. | Malden Mills (Lawrence - Mass.) Founded in 1906 and inventor of the revolutionary Polartec fabric for technical outdoor clothiing. Info ThreeSixty Communication www.polartec.com | |
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