One of the best insulation materials is PrimaLoft®. Primaloft Black technology Primaloft insulation temperature control

Primaloft® filler is designed to be warm when wet or dry, and it also absorbs less water than analog fillers. If we compare Primaloft® with down, it is in no way inferior in softness and comfort. At the same time, Primaloft® has fewer technical limitations when used in wet conditions.

PrimaLoft® One

Primaloft One is one of the best insulating (insulating) materials.

Ultra-fine fibers are specially processed using patented technologies and then woven to form an incredibly soft, lightweight and moisture-resistant insulation.

PrimaLoft absorbs 3 times less water, is 14% warmer when dry and 24% warmer when wet compared to other materials.

The human body has a normal temperature of 36.6 degrees Celsius, but often cold weather conditions cause the body's normal temperature to drop! PrimaLoft insulates your body to keep you warm and comfortable even in extreme cold conditions.

PrimaLoft® Sport

PrimaLoft® Sport is a high-quality insulation material.

The technology with which PrimaLoft® Sport is made combines ultra-fine fibers and fibers with variable diameters to achieve special characteristics. Specially treated ultra-fine fibers provide a waterproof structure, while variable diameter fibers help shape the material.

If you're spending the weekend outdoors, PrimaLoft Sport will make you feel as comfortable as if you were at home, even when it gets wet.

PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation

High performance synthetic insulation that has all the qualities to withstand the elements.

Material characteristics

WARMTH WITHOUT EXTRA VOLUME	High thermal insulation to weight ratio: to keep you warm, no need for a thick layer of clothing.
WATER RESISTANT	Initially absorbs less moisture, keeping you dry and warm.
VAPTOR PERMEABLE	Permits water vapor, protecting against cold and dampness.
EASY TO FOLD	Easily folds for storage in tight spaces and for layering.
EASY	Keeps you warm without the extra weight.
INCREDIBLY SOFT	Unsurpassed softness will give you a pleasant feeling and make you look attractive.

PRIMALOFT® GOLD INSULATION DOWN BLEND

PRIMALOFT® GOLD is an extremely warm synthetic insulation, the main advantage of which is its ability to retain heat even when wet.

FILL POWER 750 – high-quality, lightweight goose down. Provides excellent heat retention. But, as you know, in humid conditions, down loses its ability to retain heat. Just this significant drawback, which scares so many people, is eliminated by synthetic fibers. PRIMALOFT fibers are distributed as evenly as possible in the new insulation. They are not located separately. They are part of the fluff. Due to this, the down receives maximum protection from moisture and retains its traditional qualities - lightness and softness.

PRIMALOFT® GOLD INSULATION DOWN BLEND dries 4 times faster and absorbs moisture 10 times slower than pure down.

PrimaLoft® Sport is a high-quality insulation made using technologies that combine ultra-fine fibers and variable diameter fibers for maximum thermal insulation performance.

PrimaLoft® Sport – The technology with which PrimaLoft® Sport is made combines ultra-fine fibers and fibers with variable diameters to achieve these characteristics. Specially treated ultra-fine fibers provide a waterproof structure, while variable diameter fibers help shape the material.

If you want to have a great weekend and spend it outdoors, PrimaLoft ® Sport allows you to feel comfortable as if you were at home, even when it gets wet.

When creating Primaloft®, Albany Interional carefully studied the microfiber structure of goose down and copied it. The ultra-fine fibers of this material are more similar to the structure of goose down fibers than any other synthetic fiber. Its resemblance to goose down gives this fiber the thermal properties of down. The thermal resistance factor for down is 2.18, and for "Primaloft" 2.15. Other known synthetic materials do not even come close to such indicators.

Thanks to its long-fiber, down-like structure, the filler regains its volume better than other materials, even after many washes and dryers. The water-repellent properties of the microfibers allow any liquid to drain or evaporate, keeping the user of Primaloft® products dry and warm at all times.

Scientific tests have shown that Primaloft® has the same softness as down and is significantly softer than other synthetic fibers. Due to the softness of this fiber, clothes made from it fit perfectly, and a blanket or sleeping bag fits the sleeper's body. Try the sample to the touch, and you will feel how magnificent it is! This wonderful material not only repels water and retains volume when wet, it breathes, allowing moisture to evaporate. Its microscopic air layers are too small for moisture to penetrate, but large enough to release moisture evaporation from within. A small volume of "Primaloft®" is quite enough to accumulate human heat. It can be strongly compressed, after which this material completely returns to its original volume. In these parameters, it surpasses both synthetic and natural materials.

Of the world's insulation brands, only PrimaLoft® has the property of not retaining moisture due to the silicone treatment of the fibers. As can be seen from the table, the greater the number of fibers, the more the insulation absorbs moisture:

PrimaLoft PL1 - 75%
PrimaLoft Sport - 400%
Polarguard 3D - 500%
Thinsulate LiteLoft - 995%
MicroLoft (DuPont)-1730%

Synthetic insulation "Primaloft" was developed by order of the US Army, which was looking for a replacement for down for sleeping bags and clothing for military personnel. As a result, Albany International registered the "Primaloft" brand. Research has shown that the new material has hygienic properties superior to traditional down.

When creating "Primaloft", the structure of goose down microfibers was carefully studied and copied, which determined the thermal properties of the new fiber. The thermal resistance factor for down is 2.18, and for "Primaloft" 2.15. Most other synthetic fibers are twenty times thicker and do not retain heat as well as Primaloft fiber.

The most important characteristic of modern insulation materials, especially for artificial materials, is their thermal resistance (resistance to heat evaporation) per unit weight distributed over area (density).

The higher it is, the lighter the finished product can be made without losing its functional properties. The density of the material varies. The store offers densities from 60 g/m2 to 200 g/m2.

Other important parameters for synthetic insulation are:

1. Durability. In this case, the ability to maintain high thermal insulation characteristics over a long period of use. It is known that as the product is used over time, the vast majority of insulation begins to cake or fall off, increasing its density and reducing the amount of bound air, which leads to a decrease in its heat-insulating properties.
2. Compression ability. Another quite important indicator affecting the volume of transportation. It is worth noting that frequent or prolonged compression harms almost any insulation to one degree or another.
3. The ability to pass vapor molecules. The air cavities are too small for moisture to penetrate from the outside, but large enough to allow evaporation from the inside.

Primaloft filler allows moisture to evaporate. Its microscopic air layers are too small for moisture to penetrate, but large enough to release evaporation from within. The filler returns its volume better than other materials, even after repeated washing and drying. It can be strongly compressed, after which this material completely returns to its original volume.

There are several varieties of Primaloft materials with different thermal and physical characteristics:

Primaloft One, Warmcore by Primaloft- thermal insulation index (clo) 2.6/2.7 per 100 g/m2. Microfiber insulation has a hydrophobic treatment. Used to make urban jackets, shoes and some ski models.

Is different:
- very high thermal insulation per unit weight;
- relatively small thickness of insulation;
- minimum transport volume;
- relatively low durability;
- average compression volume.

Primaloft Sport is a mixed insulation material that combines fibers of different diameters, which creates even more air cavities to retain heat inside the material. It has a hydrophobic treatment and is used in ski clothing.

Is different:
- high thermal insulation per unit weight (clo = 2.3/100 g/m2);


- average durability.

Primaloft Infinity - the material is created from continuous fiber. Has a thermal insulation value (clo) of 1.7 per 100 g/m2. It has a hydrophobic treatment, suitable for both clothing and shoes.

Is different:
- high thermal insulation per unit weight;
- high volume of compression;
- maximum resistance to compression;
- high durability.

Primaloft Synergy - Has a thermal insulation value (clo) of 2.2 per 100 g/m2. Mixed insulation materials that combine fibers of different diameters, which ensures the creation of an even larger number of air cavities to retain heat inside the material. The fibers of the material have a continuous structure. It has a hydrophobic treatment and is used in some types of ski clothing.

Is different:
- sufficiently high volume per unit weight;
- average compression volume;
- average durability.

Down - duck and goose down are most often used in the production of clothing and bivouac equipment. Eider down stands apart, the use of which in mass-produced products is difficult due to its extremely high price. Duck down is inferior to goose down in terms of durability and thermal resistance, but has a lower price.

The quality of down and its thermal insulation per unit weight is influenced by the following factors:

1. Down/feather ratio (the smaller the feather, the better the thermal insulation, but, as a rule, the longer the expansion time);
2. Age of the bird (the down of an adult goose is better than the down of a young one), high-quality down can only be obtained from geese living in a fairly cold climate. Therefore, the down of birds living in Canada, northern Russia and eastern Europe is most valued;
3. Color (the down of white geese is traditionally valued more than that of gray geese);
4. Additional processing of fluff, aimed at cleaning it from impurities, disinfecting it and preserving its elastic properties. Down obtained by plucking geese during the molting period has higher characteristics than down obtained from killed birds.

The advantages of down are:

1. High thermal insulation per unit weight. According to this indicator, high-quality down is approximately twice as high as the best synthetic analogues.
2. When properly used, down also demonstrates amazing durability - not a single synthetic analogue lasts longer.
3. High-quality down compresses well and tolerates compression well.

Difficulties associated with using down:

1. Vulnerable to moisture: it gets wet relatively easily, when wet it begins to greatly lose its heat-insulating properties, it takes quite a long time to dry, moreover, when storing a down product in a wet state, the down can deteriorate quite quickly.
2. Even high-quality down is prone to migration through the fabric and seams of the product (unlike low-quality filler, European goose down sheds much less).

To characterize the quality of down, the Fill Power indicator is used, which describes the ability of a limited mass of down to fill a certain volume.

The physical meaning of Fill Power is the volume in cubic inches occupied by a one-ounce sample of fluff. In essence, Fill Power characterizes the ability of insulation to expand after compression to a certain volume and is a unique type of assessment of the density of insulation - the higher the value, the lower the density.

Outdoor equipment uses down with Fill Power values ​​of at least 550 units; Fill Power values ​​of 650 units and above are considered good.

White goose down with Fill Power 800 or more is used in high-end equipment. Exclusive equipment from the best brands can use down with even higher Fill Power values ​​of 850+ and even 900+.

Allied Corporation supplies feathers and down. It is a leader in quality and a reliable source of material for the production of quality products.

High quality European down with excellent thermal insulation properties, lightness and unsurpassed durability.

Table of the relationship between the thermal resistance coefficient of the material and the external temperature.

"Primaloft" is a new synthetic material with excellent thermal insulation properties. Light and warm, it is durable, resistant to compression, breathable and does not absorb moisture.

Primaloft One is used as insulation for urban and activewear.

Primaloft Sport is used in the production of clothing intended for extreme conditions.

PrimaLoft Yarn® yarns are an optimal blend of PrimaLoft® fibers and soft sheep's wool. This combination makes this thread ideal for outdoor products, for which maximum functionality and comfort are important. PrimaLoft Yarn® fibers are twice as fine in diameter as regular cashmere fibers. This gives the threads a special softness. PrimaLoft Yarn® absorbs moisture 2x faster than sheep's wool (NCSU vertical wicking test method)! PrimaLoft Yarn® dries 30% faster than sheep's wool (drying speed measured according to ASTM D1776)! The hydrophobic properties of PrimaLoft® fiber combined with the hydrophilic properties of wool create a “force field” that draws moisture from the surface of the skin and pushes it to the surface of the fabric. The result is an ideal moisture management system to keep you dry and comfortable.

Primaloft® synthetic insulation was developed for the US Army, which was looking for a down replacement for military personnel's sleeping bags and clothing. As a result of research work that lasted three years, Albany International registered the "Primaloft®" brand. Research has shown that the new material has hygienic properties superior to traditional down.

When creating Primaloft®, the structure of goose down microfibers was carefully studied and copied, which determined the thermal properties of the new fiber. The thermal resistance factor for down is 2.18, and for Primaloft® it is 2.15. Most other synthetic fibers are twenty times thicker and do not retain heat as well as Primaloft® fiber. Other known synthetic materials do not even come close to such indicators.

Primaloft filler allows moisture to evaporate. Its microscopic air layers are too small for moisture to penetrate, but large enough to release evaporation from within.

The filler returns its volume better than other materials, even after repeated washing and drying. It can be strongly compressed, after which this material completely returns to its original volume.

A small volume of "Primaloft®" is quite enough to accumulate human heat.

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There are a large number of insulation materials that are used as filler for winter jackets and other products. Goose down has the best characteristics, but its cost is very high, and in terms of care it is quite finicky. Only one artificial material, Primaloft, can compare with such natural insulation. Only it has a fiber structure very similar to down and has almost identical heat retention and moisture resistance properties. How to wash Primaloft so as not to spoil the inherent characteristics?

Primaloft is the only artificial fiber that is very similar in basic characteristics to goose down; a special permanent anti-moisture treatment is not washed off throughout the use of the product. This allows jackets and other products with such filling to be cleaned by regular washing, either manually or in an automatic machine.

To properly clean products with this type of filler, you should know some rules:

• Like any synthetic fibers, washing is carried out at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees.
• The use of powdered detergents is not recommended.
• The use of bleach is strictly prohibited.
• Places with heavy soiling are pre-washed; it is not necessary to use a stain remover. It is enough to treat the sleeves, collars, and the area around the pockets with laundry soap.
• It is better to wash with liquid detergents; they are better washed out of the fibers and do not clog the holes between them.
• When washing by hand, you cannot twist the items; you can simply remove the water with your hands and let the excess moisture drain off on your own.

Pre-soaking of the product is allowed; it is carried out in warm water with the addition of laundry soap.

Preparatory process

Before washing, it is necessary to carry out some preparatory work. This is necessary so that the product is not damaged or deformed.

To do this, it is advisable to remove or wrap all the fittings that do not fit tightly to the product.

It is advisable to carry out the cleaning process after the label with recommendations from the manufacturer has been studied. It clearly states at what temperature to wash, what products to use, and how to remove stains.

Before washing, be sure to check the pockets and remove all contents from them.

Carefully fasten the zippers and buttons; it is advisable to unfasten the buttons on the contrary.

Handwash

To clean it manually, you will need a large container of water; a bathroom is best suited for this purpose. The cleansing process is carried out as follows:

• Dissolve the required amount of detergent in warm water and place the product.
• Severe stains are additionally treated with laundry soap; for very severe stains, a soft brush can be used.
• Leave the product in the water for some time.
• Pull out the item and let the water drain a little.
• Remove excess water.
• Rinse in several waters.
• Let the water drain, but do not twist it out

Cleaning in the washing machine

A washing machine can cope with the task faster and better. Cleaning a product with Primaloft as a filler consists of the following steps:

• The prepared product with the stains removed is loaded into the drum.
• Set the delicate wash cycle at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees.
• Spin rates should be about 600 rpm.
• Liquid detergent is poured into the powder compartment.
• They start the car.

Then, for some time, you can go about your business; when it comes to rinsing, it’s better to be present. It is advisable to set an additional rinse and add conditioner to the water during the second rinse. This little trick will help get rid of electrification, maintain volume, and allow the product to dry faster.

Drying

We figured out how to wash Primaloft, but how to dry it in order to maintain the presentable appearance of the product? Like other synthetic insulations, Primaloft can come off if you just hang it on a clothesline, colored sheathing can fade in direct sunlight, and white can turn yellow.

In order for the product to retain all its parameters, it is advisable to dry it in a horizontal position, away from direct sunlight and heating devices, including electric heaters. Spread out Primaloft will release moisture faster, and there will be no creases or folds on the product.

Washing Primaloft is identical to the cleaning procedures of any artificial fiber. If you follow the instructions exactly, the product will delight you with its excellent appearance for a long time and will retain its warming properties.