Polartec: #FollowContador

Polartec, the US polar fleece manufacturer, partnered with a famous cyclist to raise awareness of their products’ utility for cyclists in Europe.

Campaign details

Agency: The Big NowCountry: Italy

Background

Polartec invented 'fleece' fabric, which has been used for decades by other brands in order to achieve insulation and protection in cold weather. After the revolution outdoors, today Polartec promises to revolutionize cycling apparel too, with fabrics able to protect cyclists thanks to waterproof, total resistance, and breathability. Since Polartec, like Gore-Tex, doesn't advertise to end-users, the challenge consisted in communicating this innovation directly to the cycling community.

National context of the campaign

The sports apparel market is characterized by manufacturers who adopt unbranded fabric of different quality levels....

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