swap_horiz Ultrasuede Alternatives

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Merino Wool

Merino wool is a fine textile derived from the fleece of Merino sheep. Originally originating in Spain, it’s now largely...

Natural Performance Fine Wool

9.2 Excellent

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Dyneema

Dyneema is a remarkably strong textile made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Developed by DSM, it...

Performance Technical Dsm Uhmwpe

9.1 Excellent

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Kevlar

Kevlar is a para-aramid synthetic fiber developed by DuPont. Its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, approximately fiv...

Performance Protective Ballistic Aramid

9.1 Excellent

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Dyneema Composite Fabric

Dyneema Composite Fabric is a nonwoven laminate constructed by placing ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers b...

Performance Technical Ultralight Dsm

8.9 Great

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Gore-Tex

Gore-Tex is a family of waterproof and breathable materials developed by W. L. Gore & Associates and used in outdoor clo...

Performance Ptfe Gore Waterproof Breathable

8.8 Great

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Gore-Tex Pro

Gore-Tex Pro is a family of waterproof, windproof, and breathable laminates developed by W. L. Gore for demanding outerw...

Performance Ptfe Gore Waterproof Breathable

8.7 Great

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Lycra

Lycra is a trademark for elastane, also called spandex, a synthetic fiber capable of stretching substantially and return...

Performance Activewear Stretch Elastane

8.7 Great

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PrimaLoft Gold

PrimaLoft Gold is a family of synthetic insulation products made by PrimaLoft for use in outdoor clothing, footwear, glo...

Performance Down Alternative Primaloft Outerwear

8.6 Great

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Nomex

Nomex is a heat-resistant meta-aramid fiber developed by DuPont and introduced commercially in the 1960s. Unlike many th...

Performance Protective Aramid Dupont

8.6 Great

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Polartec Classic Fleece

Polartec Classic is a family of synthetic fleece fabrics produced by Polartec, the company formerly known as Malden Mill...

Performance Fleece Outerwear Insulation

8.5 Great

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Alcantara

Alcantara is a branded synthetic microfiber material composed principally of polyester and polyurethane. Developed from...

Performance Automotive Microfiber Toray

8.4 Great

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Cordura

Cordura is a brand applied to a range of durable fabrics designed for resistance to abrasion, tearing, and scuffing. Dep...

Performance Technical Nylon Abrasion Resistant

8.3 Great

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Polartec Power Stretch

Polartec Power Stretch is a family of double-knit performance fabrics developed for garments that require warmth togethe...

Performance Moisture Wicking Activewear Polartec

8.3 Great

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Polartec Alpha

Polartec Alpha is a synthetic active-insulation textile developed by Polartec in response to requirements from United St...

Performance Breathable Outerwear Insulation

8.3 Great

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Pertex Quantum

Pertex Quantum is a family of lightweight woven fabrics developed for use in outdoor clothing and equipment. It is commo...

Lightweight Performance Shell Outerwear

8.2 Great

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Loro Piana Storm System

Loro Piana Storm System is a proprietary membrane laminate developed by Italian luxury house Loro Piana that bonds an in...

Waterproof Performance Outerwear Luxury Wool

8.2 Great

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Dermizax

Dermizax is a family of waterproof and moisture-permeable polyurethane membranes developed by Toray Industries for outdo...

Performance Waterproof Breathable Outerwear Toray

7.9 Good

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Thinsulate

Thinsulate is a family of synthetic insulation materials developed by 3M and introduced commercially in 1979. It uses fi...

Performance Microfiber 3M Outerwear

7.6 Good

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Entrant (Toray)

Entrant is a proprietary line of waterproof and breathable fabrics developed and manufactured by the Japanese textile co...

Performance Polyester Waterproof Breathable Outerwear

7.2 Good

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Microsuede

Microsuede is a synthetic microfiber textile designed to resemble the soft, napped surface of natural suede. It is commo...

Synthetic Polyester Microfiber Upholstery

7.0 Good