Down fill power is an oft-stated number. We explain what this spec does and does not tell you about quality and warmth in a down jacket or bag.
In simple terms, Fill Power measures the loft of the down clusters. The more loft the clusters achieve, the more air is trapped and the more insulation is achieved. The higher the Fill Power number, the warmer the wearer can be, assuming the same quality and weight of a given amount of...
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Waterproofing: Despite the dominance of down jackets in terms of weight and warmth, they do have a major flaw – as they are much more susceptible to moisture. When down jackets get wet they lose their loft and insulation capacities. This is not to say that a light downpour or even all ...
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Down fill power is an important metric in the textile industry, particularly when it comes to products such as jackets, bedding, and sleeping bags. This measure indicates the quality of the down, referring to the loft or “fluffiness” of the down and its insulating properties. Here, we pro...
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