What is Coreloft?
Coreloft is a synthetic insulation developed by Arc’teryx for their Atom range of clothing. It consists of a layer of ‘fluffy’ polyester which traps heat generated by your body. Coreloft has several advantages over down insulation, the primary one being that it is a siliconized polyester so does not absorb water.
What is Coreloft compact?
Coreloft™ Compact is Coreloft™ insulation that has undergone a special reduction process which reduces the thickness of the material with only a minimal loss in warmth. The result is low profile insulation with significant thermal efficiency. An exceptionally compact, lightweight and breathable polyester fibre.
Is PrimaLoft gold better than silver?
The Primaloft Gold is the most performant one and offers a great protection in the worst conditions. The Silver Eco is made of 70% of recycled fibres. They are all, at different levels, breathable, compressible, comfortable and water-resistant.
What is Coreloft continuous?
Coreloft™ is a synthetic non-woven insulation. Durable, resilient and lightweight, Coreloft™ dries quickly, retains warmth when wet and is easy care. Excellent long term resilience and loft recovery increase the longevity of Coreloft™ insulated garments, making it a solid all around insulation choice.
What is PrimaLoft gold?
PrimaLoft Gold insulation (and all of its many variants) is the best type of synthetic insulation out there. It was specifically designed for people who lead active lifestyles, even when the weather outside is horrendous. Therefore, its primary focus is retaining and providing warmth when you get wet.
Are arcteryx worth it?
Are Arc’teryx Jackets Worth It? Yes, the Arc’teryx jackets are worth it because their jackets are more resistant to abrasion and the ease of movement you’ll get in Arc’teryx waterproof jackets are much better than any other jackets on market.
Is synthetic down as warm as real down?
Synthetic insulation is designed to replicate the qualities of down, but retain them even when wet. In addition, synthetic insulation has a slightly higher weight-to-warmth ratio than down, meaning it needs to be heavier to achieve the same warmth as down.