from the Pontetorto mill in Italy . Micro Fur is 100 % recycled polyester performance fleece . It ’ s excellent for winter hiking and high-performance skiing because it doesn ’ t ‘ pill ’ and provides superior warmth without extra weight . The acrylic fleeces are incredibly soft and warm , but they do tend to pill a little more than the polyester fleece .” Giblin says Turtle Fur ’ s Chelonia 150™ Fleece is a good middle-of-the-road option that bridges the gap between the Original Turtle Fur ® Fleece and Micro Fur™ Fleece . He adds that their Playful Prints kids fleece line is available in both lightweight or mid-weight options , depending on whether the product is made with a single layer or double layer . “ The Playful Prints line has many fun print patterns , including dinosaurs , camouflage , unicorns , and many others . We add new prints to the collection nearly every season , so there ’ s always a chance to find something that your child will like .”
Turtle Fur also offers its proprietary Recycled Comfort Shell™ performance fabric in many products . “ Comfort Shell fabrics are excellent performance fabrics . They are light and odor resistant ; they wick
So much to explore at Hildene !
Twelve miles of trails for all seasons ( snowshoe rentals available , conditions permitting )
Hildene Farm , goat dairy , and cheesemaking facility
Robert & Mary ’ s 1905 Georgian Revival home , and “ The American Ideal ” exhibit
1903 Pullman railcar “ Sunbeam ,” and the “ Many Voices ” exhibit
The Museum Store Year-round programming for all ages cultural heritage environmental stewardship civic engagement
1005 Hildene Road Manchester , VT
802.362.1788 | hildene . org
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