Behind the Burton x Polartec® One World Collection

A partnership born in the early 1990s, Polartec® has been our go-to for the fleece and premium next-to-skin fabric technologies we use in Burton products. Another New England brand, they specialize in the best temperature-regulating and softest materials while also pioneering new and experimental sustainable fabrics. We pride ourselves on being one of Polartec®'s original customers and use it in more than 100 of our current products. So, when the opportunity came to build an exclusive Burton x Polartec® One World capsule collection, we dove right in.

When setting out to craft this capsule collection, we wanted to create a line that resonated with One World's ethos. Going into production, we focused on making a movie that would connect the global snowboard community and protecting this One World that unites us as snowboarders. From production practices to products, sustainability was a primary consideration, making the collaboration with Polartec® a no-brainer.

Working with Polartec®, we prioritized using fabric technologies and fleece fabrics made from recycled PET plastics, a process Polartec pioneered in the early 90s. (Polartec has turned over 1.5 billion post-consumer bottles into a range of premium, long-lasting performance fabrics). Don’t get caught up in the language of it all. All you need to know is this: PET plastic is a strong, lightweight material that is stronger and lighter than most other fabrics. You no longer need to sacrifice sustainability for performance.

Here’s how Polartec®’s fabric provides sustainability and performance:

• The fabric is knit from recycled bottles – your recycling efforts are paying off.
• Using Recycled yarn allows Polartec to reduce the need for virgin fibers and has kept more than a billion plastic polyester bottles out of landfills.
• The manufacturing process uses less water than traditional fabrics - in this case, less is more when it comes to sustainability.
• Features fabric to reduce microfiber shedding - this makes your gear last longer. When you re-watch One World 5, 10 or 20 years in the future, your One World gear will still be with you.

Let's get granular and take a deep dive into the collection in detail.

One World Polartec® Thermal Pro® Tote
Why not use recycled PET fabrics for more than just clothing? For the office, grocery store, and most importantly, the mountain – this bag has you covered. With features like a padded laptop sleeve, zippered main and side pockets, external key chain loop, and a 100% recycled fleece exterior. Your standard tote just no longer cuts it.

One World Polartec® Power Air™ Stash Pant
Let's be honest, you have a t-shirt from every concert, sporting event and vacation-destination you’ve gone to. You’ve got enough t-shirts... but how about pants?

In our continued efforts to create functional gear from head to toe, we bring you the One World Stash Pants. Made with Polartec®’s Power Air knit construction works to keep your gear in one piece for longer than any cotton T-shirt. Oh, and did we mention it's made from 73% recycled materials? Remember, you aren't shopping for jeans, these "regular fit" pants are great under your snowpants or on their own as you drive home after a day on hill.

Don’t forget, they aren’t called the “stash pants” for nothing, both pockets have zippers, so you never lose your...stuff.