The most epic award
for design excellence.
What is Apex?
THE POLARTEC® APEX AWARD IS AN ANNUAL, INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD PROGRAM THAT CELEBRATES THE FINEST PRODUCTS MADE FROM POLARTEC® FABRIC TECHNOLOGIES.
FOR OVER 20 YEARS, THE POLARTEC® APEX AWARD HAS CELEBRATED THE BRANDS AND DESIGNERS THAT PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF STYLE AND INNOVATION. EVERY YEAR, INSPIRING PRODUCTS THAT GO BEYOND THE STANDARD USE OF PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY COME TO MARKET.
Exclusive Award
The winning products, selected from hundreds of entries, will receive a coveted malden wizard trophy in celebration of their winning designs.
INSPIRED BY HISTORY. FORGED FROM METAL.
IN THE SHAPE OF A WIZARD
Our reach in 2022
37.5M
DIGITAL
IMPRESSION
28K
MICROSITE
USERS
8K
NEWSLETTER
OPENS
1.210
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
AWARD VOTES
VOTING CRITERIA
What does it take to be an APEX Winner? Vision? Bravery? An uncommon love of comfort? The answer is yes.
THE MALDEN ONLY GOES TO THOSE WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST USE OF POLARTEC FABRICS. SOME OF THE THINGS OUR JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN APEX WINNER INCLUDE:
VERSATILITY
Can the garment be worn for different/multiple usage occasions?
MULTIPLE FABRICS
Does the garment feature more than just one Polartec fabric?
SUSTAINABILITY
Is the garment designed with recycled fabrics or circularity in mind?
SPORT SPECIFIC
Does the garment function for a specific sports
UNIQUENESS
Is the garment a new take we haven’t seen before?
NEW TRADITION
Is the garment a modern update of a classic style?
THE COZIEST
Does the garment express the ultimate in cozy comfort?
Deadlines
YOU MAY SUBMIT UP TO 3 PRODUCTS FOR CONSIDERATION
LAST DAY TO ENTER
LAST DAY TO SEND SAMPLES
APEX WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD