Choosing the right insulation: synthetic or down?
When the time to choose a jacket for the winter season comes, insulation, which ensures its thermal capacity, is a very important aspect to consider. Here’s a little guide to help you choose.
Insulation Specs
The synthetic insolation is breathable and adapts easily to temperature change. It’s the perfect balance between heat conservation and moisture wicking. Moreover, you’ll get great value for your money.
Choosing the right insulation for your sport
Many factors are to be considered when the time to choose a specific piece of clothing comes. Take into consideration the sports you will practice while wearing it, the intensity and your endurance to cold temperatures.
Perfect for dry and extremely cold temperatures, down caters to people who need a jacket to keep them warm. It’s the perfect choice for people who are more sensitive to the cold and who practice low intensity sports.
Synthetic insulation is perfect for people who practice high intensity sports, the ones who spend most of their time in the back country, fill their day going down mogul runs and wooded trails. It’s also perfect for people who tend to get warm easily.
Insulation Care
Both types of insulation should be washed the same way but with different drying methods. Machine wash on delicate cycle with a mild detergent made for down. Rinse twice in order to get rid of all the residual soap that might be left behind.
Drying down: tumble dry with three tennis balls to ensure the piece of clothing will keep its original form.
Drying synthetic: simply dry out on a flat surface.
In short, no matter which one you choose, remember to take into consideration the type of activity you will practice while wearing it. This will be most beneficial.
