A Guide to Insulated Jackets
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A Guide to Insulated Jackets
- Categories:Clothing Industry Knowledge
- Author:lucas
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- Time of issue:2021-08-27 15:45
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Staying warm is the key to having fun in freezing temps. Insulated jackets come in all weights, styles, and filled with different materials. If you’re confused, here’s a breakdown of the two basic types of insulation and how you might go about choosing between them.
Synthetic Insulation
Synthetic insulation is made up of fine filaments of polyester that are spun to create pockets of air between the fibers. Higher-quality, softer-feeling insulation is usually made up of finer filaments with more air space between them. Higher-end synthetic insulation may also be treated for water- and odor-resistance, to improve performance in outdoor settings and active uses. As mentioned earlier, synthetic insulation will usually outperform down in wet, humid conditions, and will dry more quickly.
How much insulation do you need in a jacket? The thickness of synthetic insulation is usually expressed as grams per square meter (note that this is NOT a measure of the total weight of the insulation in a jacket). So, a jacket with 200g insulation is going to be thicker and warmer than a comparable jacket with 100g insulation. As a rule of thumb, 50-100g jackets are great for spring or fall, or in situations where you expect to be wearing several layers, while 100-200g jackets are ideal for more frigid conditions. However, these rules don’t totally apply for the newer generation of synthetic insulation like The North Face’s Thermoball or Marmot Featherless; these new technologies are engineered to more closely resemble down and will be lighter yet warmer than other types of synthetic insulation.
Down Insulation
With a warmth-to-weight ratio three times that of synthetic insulation, down is pound-for-pound the best insulator in the world. Down used for insulation is derived from geese, ducks, or other waterfowl, and is a byproduct of the process of raising these animals for food. Several companies, including The North Face and Patagonia, are establishing standards to ensure that the down used in their products is cruelty-free.
One thing to consider when looking at down jackets is their ‘fill power.’ This number is an indicator of the quality of down; the higher the number, the more volume a given weight of down will occupy. 800-900 fill down is considered premium insulation with that desirable cloud-like feel, while down in the 500-600 range will require more down (making them feel heavier and bulkier) to achieve the same level of warmth.
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