Turtle Terminology
- Balaclava
- Bamboo
- Battery Heated
- Black Turtle Collection
- Chelonia 150®
- Chelonia 200 Traditional Fleece
- Comfort Shell
- Faux Fur
- Fog Free
- Frost Liner
- Frostklava
- Full Face
- Hand Crocheted
- Handcrafted
- Handknit
- Lined
- Maskot
- Merino Wool
- Micro Chelonia Fleece
- Micro Fur Fleece
- Nepal
- Original Turtle Fur Fleece
- Polartec Classic 200 Fleece
- Polartec Stria Fleece
- Reversible
- Shellaclava®
- Silver Technology
- Thermal Fleece
- Turtle Tube
- Ventclava
- Vermontur Knits
- Waterproof
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Balaclava
Fabric headgear often worn under a helmet that cover the whole head and neck, exposing only the eyes and mouth.
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Bamboo
Natural Performance: A fabric made from bamboo that is soft, breathable, wicks moisture off the skin and dries quickly.
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Battery Heated
“D” Cell battery pouch connected to socks or gloves that won’t shock, even when wet. The battery provides 6-8 hours of warmth and snaps on/off for easy operation.
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Black Turtle Collection
The Black Turtle: One part inspiration, two parts possibility, a touch of imagination, a dash of perspiration, stir and serve cold. The Black Turtle pieces are made with our Comfort Shell performance, are high wicking, and brushed on the inside for comfort.
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Chelonia 150®
An all-season, mid-weight soft and warm fleece. Chelonia is derived from the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. Their common name derives from the usually green fat found beneath their carapace (upper shell).
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Chelonia 200 Traditional Fleece
A traditional-weight fleece. Soft and warm with good stretch and recovery. Chelonia is derived from the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. Their common name derives from the usually green fat found beneath their carapace (upper shell).
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Comfort Shell
Engineered Performance: Comfort Shell is a technical wicking fabric that also feels great next to the skin. The hollow core fibers trap air, providing both insulation for warmth and moisture control for drying and cooling.
Comfort Shell carries a certified Sun Protection rating of UPF 50+, using the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) - Test Method 183, testing standards.
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Faux Fur
Man made fur fabric.
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Fog Free
Cold weather breathing system allows you to breathe clearly, has easy access to hydration, eliminates moisture buildup, and vents to prevent fogging.
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Frost Liner
A lightweight, wicking helmet liner that is low profile, super comfortable and dries quickly.
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Frostklava
A lightweight balaclava worn under a helmet or hat that features flat seam construction and a low bulk neck.
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Full Face
Protection covering your whole face except your eyes.
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Hand Crocheted
Crocheted by hand with crochet hooks and yarn.
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Handcrafted
A knitted panel is created on a loom by hand. The knit panel is then sewn together into a tube and hand sewn together at the top.
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Handknit
Knitted by hand with knitting needles and yarn.
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Lined
Fleece cut, reversed, and sewn around the inside of the headwear.
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Maskot
Full head and face cold weather protection. A windproof face mask that features a double-layer neckwarmer and a moisture-wicking hood. The ultimate in full face, head and neck coverage for cold weather.
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Merino Wool
All the great traits of wool but without the itch! Our premium grade merino wool has natural moisture management properties and is inherently warm, breathable and soft.
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Micro Chelonia Fleece
An all-season, micro-weight soft and warm fleece. Chelonia is derived from the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. Their common name derives from the usually green fat found beneath their carapace (upper shell).
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Micro Fur Fleece
Designed for the rigors of aerobic activity, our Micro Fur™ products have a high warmth-to-weight ratio, providing excellent shape retention and outstanding moisture management.
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Nepal
We work hand in hand with knitting cooperatives in Nepal to handknit our Artisan Made Collection of hats. This arrangement allows for economically disadvantaged artisans and herders from remote regions of the world to enter into the global market.
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Original Turtle Fur Fleece
Super soft, super warm fleece. Every spring we harvest colorful turtle fur from mock turtle nests found on remote islands in Lake Champlain. 100% Virgin Acrylics spin the fur for their friends the turtles, to protect them from the winter cold and the Wicked Itch of the North.
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Polartec Classic 200 Fleece
Warmth made possible with Polartec’s Classic 200 Fleece. It has distinctive surface textures on the outside and lofted fibers to trap air retaining body heat on the inside. It’s highly breathable, dries quickly and is machine washable.
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Polartec Stria Fleece
Warmth made possible without weight in Polartec’s Thermal Pro Fleece. Lofted fibers trap air retaining body heat on the inside. It’s highly breathable, dries quickly, is durable and machine washable.
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Reversible
Two in one! Turn the inside out and have another print or color.
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Shellaclava®
A balaclava with a special turtle touch! The hood and neck are constructed from one piece of fabric that eliminates gaps to seal out the cold. We use various fabrics for optimum performance depending on the sport.
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Silver Technology
Silver, a powerful natural antimicrobial and anti-odor element with excellent thermal conductivity characteristics. When partnered with fabric it forms a high performance, washable, state of the art, next to skin product.
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Thermal Fleece
Fleece with a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Its characteristics include anti-pill 200 weight fleece, good stretch and recovery, dries quickly and is warm and comfortable.
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Turtle Tube
An extra long multi-functional neckwarmer that can be worn many ways including as a neckwarmer, hoodscarf or headband.
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Ventclava
Aerolated lightweight mesh balaclava maximizes cooling and prevents overheating when wearing a helmet.
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Vermontur Knits
Our handcrafted wool Vermontur Knits are the quintessential hats for cold weather. Lined with soft and warm Original Turtle Fur fabric, these hats are extra warm and truly timeless.
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Waterproof
Breathable anti-pill micro fleece with PU DOT Lamination and taped seams. 5000g/m2 MVTR, 8000mm W/P.
