Every piece of outdoor gear faces the same relentless enemy, time. UV rays, abrasion, moisture, and constant use conspire to break down even the toughest materials. Coatings are used to strengthen fabrics and protect them from these factors, but at what cost?

For decades, the industry has relied on powerful but poisonous solvent-based coatings, which fill factories with toxic fumes and pollute the air with volatile organic compounds. PolyCore Solutions was born from a simple belief: there had to be a better way. Founded by materials scientist Arthur Chen, we're the team that cracked the code on making gear simultaneously tougher and cleaner.