ACTIVE Natural High Performance Range

ACTIVE - an innovation developed by Eisbär.

When Eisbär goes into development together with a team of experts and renowned research institutes, this is the result: 
The ACTIVE High Performance Range.

The demand for maximum functionality combined with the most modern production processes in knitwear result in a worldwide innovation in the use of purely natural materials. 100% plastic-free. Made in Austria and patented for Eisbär.

  • 100% natural
  • natural based thermoregulation
  • high-performance moisture management
  • quick drying
  • high wearing comfort
ACTIVE offers no room for old ways of thinking and Eisbär proves that nature can be superior to synthetic fibres.

ACTIVE PRODUCT LINE

The ACTIVE product range includes beanies, headbands and tubes in three different designs. There is something for everyone in this product line. For every sensation of cold or need for warmth, for every outside temperature or weather condition and, of course, for every level of exertion.

An ACTIVE beanie is both a base layer and an outer layer. The ACTIVE and ACTIVE Pro beanies are helmet-compatible, the ACTIVE Pro Tube is the all-rounder among them - the multifunctionality is impressive, the ACTIVE Warm beanie is windproof and keeps you warm even in very cold temperatures.

When pure natural yarns meet knitting technology at the highest level, the result is an unbeatable combination.

Moulded from nature.

We analysed and tested numerous yarns for various criteria and their properties. No single material was able to fulfill our expectations. After a lengthy process, we were left with three natural fibres which, when combined, offer an unsurpassed performance spectrum in terms of thermoregulation and moisture management.

  • certified extra-fine Merino wool (from organically farmed livestock, no-mulesing)
  • Skindry MicroModal (base material is made of 100% beech wood)
  • SolucellAirTM Cotton (cotton production according to the criteria of the BetterCottonInitiative)

Perfected by science.

"Together, we want to initiate a rethink in the industry and among customers. Until now, it was thought that only synthetic fibres could provide reliable properties and functions for demanding outdoor use, whether in sports or at work. We are convinced that this is a misconception. With our highly functional ACTIVE products made from 100% natural yarns, we are countering this and can prove it scientifically," says Kenneth Kurtzweg, specialist for technical outdoor clothing and knitwear for Eisbär.

Kenneth Kurtzweg was the driving force behind the Eisbär team of experts together with Dr Thomas Stöggl, University Professor of Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Salzburg and Dr Simon Annaheim, scientific group leader at Empa (Research Institute for Applied Materials Science & Technology) in St. Gallen.

Appreciated by sports enthusiasts.

An independent team of outdoor enthusiasts have confirmed what the science says. The performance characteristics have proven themselves under laboratory conditions and outdoors alike. The challenge was accepted and mastered.

But let's hear from these enthusiasts themselves:

my team members are fundamentally impressed by the fact that it's a completely natural product, without any synthetic fibre, worn directly against the skin.

"It doesn't get cold on your head and you don't overheat, whether you're on a strenuous climb or resting at the top of the mountain."

Tested by the best athletes where the highest level of functionality is required in cool temperatures – on the head.

ACTIVE products are designed to address the different temperature zones on the head. They cool or warm where needed. Specifically integrated zones ensure enhanced temperature regulation, moisture wicking, and breathability. The areas of the head that generate the most heat or are particularly susceptible to cold require differentiated properties and functions.

Developed by Eisbär – Patented 3D Knitting Technology

Developed by Eisbär to enable optimal temperature regulation and moisture wicking. Maximum functionality made in Austria.

This resulted in a special 3D knitting pattern with customized structures and material combinations in defined temperature zones for maximum functionality and the highest wearing comfort.

Due to their special composition, our ACTIVE sports models provide targeted distribution of maximum functionality. Precise thermoregulation is made possible through specific zones. Optimal moisture management and breathability are ensured exactly where they are needed.

ACTIVE Pro Tubes as mouth/nose protection with function-specific zones for increased breathability and moisture transport.

ACTIVE – the pinnacle of innovation in the use of purely natural materials, combined with the highest functionality and the most advanced knitting production techniques. Innovation made in Austria. Innovation from Eisbär.

MERINO

Certified extra fine Merino virgin wool (from sustainable animal breeding, no mulesing) acts like a warm protective layer with its natural properties: snow, wind and water repel-lent.

SKINDRY MICROMODAL

The hydrophobic Skindry MicroModal is a cellulose fiber made from beech wood. Positioned on the inside, it is responsible for the rapid transport of liquid.

SOLUCELL

The hydrophilic SolucellAirTM is a hollow cotton yarn with unique properties, making it highly absorbent, fast drying and warming.

MOISTURE MANAGEMENT

ACTIVE's patented material mix efficiently wicks sweat away from the body. The regulated removal of liquid at the right speed is important so that the body does not constantly produce sweat.

Not evaporating too quickly will naturally cool you down without creating an uncomfortable chill factor. The cooling effect takes place away from the skin versus directly next to the skin. This provides softer or more comfortable cooling and avoids direct post activity chilling.

A ACTIVE product feels dry, soft and cuddly on the skin.

 

THERMOREGULATING

ACTIVE helps to keep the head area at a constant temperature even under exertion and accordingly reduces the body's own effort to compensate for temperature. This enables optimized performance and efficiency.

ACTIVE products are designed in such a way that they respond to the individual needs of the different temperature zones on the head, cooling or warming where it is needed.

 

BIODEGRADABLE

All three components of ACTIVE are purely natural and renewable raw materials with many advantages and highly functional properties that are also biodegradable.

 

Longevity with proper care.

To ensure the longevity of your ACTIVE product, it’s important to keep these tips in mind. ACTIVE products protect nature in multiple ways. The natural properties of Merino wool require less frequent washing compared to other fabrics. It’s better to air them out more often rather than washing them frequently.

Stubborn stains should always be treated immediately when they occur.

We recommend not washing the product by hand. A special wool or delicate cycle (with a low spin speed of up to 800 RPM—the lower, the better) in the washing machine at 30°C provides the best results. The machine should not be filled more than 50% of its capacity, but the product can be washed together with other fabrics like cotton or synthetics.

Important: Only use wool-specific or enzyme-free delicate detergents (enzymes break down proteins and damage the wool structure).

Lay the product flat to dry. If the product has lost its shape slightly, it can be gently reshaped while drying.

  • Do not wring.
  • Do not use a dryer.
  • Do not iron.