gear as dedicated as you are. For nearly three decades Arctic Cat has teamed up with 3M to apply the full force of science and innovation to develop the most effective nonwoven fiber technology. All this work has a single purpose: To deliver warmth without weight and bulk for people who are dedicated to the snowmobiling lifestyle. After more than 25 years of use in Arcticwear, 3M TM ThinsulateTM Insulation is the brand that Arctic Cat customers have come to know and trust. The secret to 3M TM ThinsulateTM Insulation is the fibers. Its unique microfiber constructions are up to 10 times smaller than the fibers of other synthetic insulations. The smaller the fibers, the better they are at trapping the insulating air that contains your body’s radiant heat. the big news for this year. arctic cat is upgrading to 3m tm thinsulate tm platinum insulation. You ride more when you’re warm, dry and comfortable. That’s why we are upgrading to 3M TM ThinsulateTM Platinum Insulation, the latest in technically advanced insulation for performance outerwear. This premium product uses a unique formulation that provides a higher loft, even more warmth, greater compressibility, a softer feel and superior water resistance. Its specially coated “hydrophobic” fibers allow moisture to escape. Hydrophobic literally means “water-fearing,” but make no mistake. 3M TM ThinsulateTM Platinum Insulation isn’t afraid of water; it drives it away. You know how water beads on waxy leaves, or on your car with a fresh coat of wax? 3M TM ThinsulateTM Platinum Insulation has exceptional water resistance. The moisture exits through the outer layer, so you stay warm without getting damp. So look for the 3M TM ThinsulateTM Platinum Insulation symbol throughout the catalog. It’s your indication of top-shelf, technical performance in keeping you warm when you ride without weighing you down. It proves we are as dedicated to providing the highest-quality products to the most dedicated riders. passing the lab course with flying colors. Arctic Cat products using 3M TM ThinsulateTM Insulation are put through a grueling set of tests. 3M engineers test jackets, pants, gloves and boots for heat retention, water vapor transmission, fiber migration and compressibility. 3M even runs garments through washers, dryers and dry-cleaning machines to simulate real-world use. What that means for you is exceptional comfort and performance in a thin, compressible insulation that is also breathable and water-resistant. A CuSToM-buIlT MAnnequIn WITH WArM WATer runnIng THrougH TubeS SIMulATeS WArMTH FroM A HuMAn bodY. InFrAred TeCHnologY PInPoInTS eSCAPIng HeAT. 3