Polartec, LLC, which began as Malden Mills Industries in 1906, originally made fabric for wool bathing suits and U.S. Military uniforms during the World Wars. In 1979, Malden invented modern synthetic fleece and revolutionized the way the world dresses for cold weather. Today, there are over 400 Polartec products, ranging from lightweight wicking base layers, to insulation, to extreme weather protection. Polartec LLC is a development partner with the best technical clothing brands in the world and Polartec fabrics are used extensively by all branches of the United States Military.

Innovation remains the core principal of the company with a steady stream of ground-breaking new fabrics over the years and more to come.