For many (Polartec® included), this was the jacket of the year. We could have left it like it was, but the challenge was to reinforce the concept to take the jacket to a higher level. We made the Polartec® Alpha® Direct insulation lighter, giving greater protection where you really need it and lighter weight where needed. The outer shell is in Polartec® NeoShell® and is highly resistant to water and wind. It also has an additional zipper on the front. There’s always something that can be improved.