New Thermore product scores impressive result in fill power tests

12/07/2018
New Thermore product scores impressive result in fill power tests
A highlight at the Milano Unica exhibition (July 10-12) was the introduction by insulation materials producer Thermore of a new product called Ecodown Fibers.

On introducing the product, Thermore said 80% of cold-weather outdoor clothing is insulated with feathers and pointed out that this has traditionally been because of the lack of a synthetic solution that can provide the same look and loft as natural down.

It argued that Ecodown Fibers, which is made from recycled PET bottles and is, like down, blowable into a garment, can “take the first step” towards bridging the gap.

Tests have shown the product to have a fill power of more than 600, which represents a high volume of fibres after blowing and gives jackets and other garments a “puffy” look. Moreover, Thermore said the insulation material shows a high level of  durability because its structure allows high resistance and prevents it from clumping inside the garment (see image).