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Polartec® Alpha Direct 4004

$25.00 /yd

Polartec® Alpha Direct 4004

$25.00 /yd

608 yards in stock

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  • WHOLESALE - Looking to buy larger amounts at 25-40% savings? Send us an email at wholesale@ripstopbytheroll.com for full roll sales.


    Polartec® Alpha Direct is an evolution of the original Alpha insulation that eliminates the need for a backing fabric.

    Alpha Direct can be worn directly against the skin or other fabric layers. This increases the breathability, reduces the overall garment weight, and allows for greater creative styling.

    When it comes to performance, Alpha Direct has caught the attention of both bigger outdoor clothing companies and ultralight cottage gear makers with things like:

    - High weight-to-warmth ratio

    - Comfort across a wide range of temperatures

    - Extremely fast-drying properties (we've seen it come out of the washer practically dry)

    - Incredible ability to breathe

    Alpha Direct does NOT have very good wind resistance by itself, but when coupled with a wind or rain jacket, it can also provide an impressive amount of heat retention.

    Typical applications include pullovers/jackets (fall, summer, spring), mittens, socks, beanies, and other lightweight apparel. Polartec code 4004, 78% recycled polyester content.

    *Alpha Direct 4004 is a lighter, thinner version of Alpha Direct 4008.

    Sold by the linear yard. For example, enter a qty of "2" to receive two linear yards of fabric. *IMPORTANT* Up to 10 yds guaranteed continuous cut. Any orders above 10 yards will be split.

  • Product Details
    Color Black
    Width 59" (149.86 CM)
    Weight 2.5 oz/yd 2  (84.76 g/m 2)
    Tapeable No
    Bondable No
    Thread/Needle Recommendations: Serger Highly Recommended, Thread: Tera 80 / Tex 35, Mara 70 /Tex 40
    Needle: (Universal) 80/12, 90/14
    Finish/Coating Alpha Direct Dyed Solid
    OutdoorINK N/A

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Benjamin Harris
Totally impressed

I used Alpha Direct to sew a hoodie, based on LearnMYOG's design. I used the hoodie as my insulation layer during a week of skiing in Utah recently and I am really impressed. By varying the base layer I wore and the amount of venting of my shell, I was able to handle temps everywhere from single digits to mid-30s.

Durability seems great and it is very sewable, even with my regular sewing machine (no serger) and below average sewing skills. I used foldover elastic for binding, which worked well. I'm excited to make more projects with Alpha Direct and hoping that RbTR will make many more colors available.

We love to hear that Benjamin! Polartec Alpha Direct 4004 is so breathable while still keeping you cozy and warm! We're glad it worked well for your ski trip!

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