Winter clothing with Thinsulate insulation differs from down and synthetic winter clothing in that it is warmer and lighter. Jackets with this insulation surpass even down jackets with eider down in their thermal insulation performance.
Thinsulate (from the English thin - "thin" and insulation - "insulation") is a modern synthetic material made of thin fibers used to insulate jackets, blankets, sleeping bags, children's clothing and winter shoes. The unique insulation was invented in 1978 by the American company "3M". Then this ultra-light material was used for sewing clothes for astronauts. And over time, it began to be used for sewing winter clothes.
Advantages of Thinsulate insulation
The main advantages of this material are:
• higher thermal insulation performance in comparison with materials of similar thickness and weight;
• low weight and thickness;
• the fibers of the insulation do not lose their quality after machine washing (subject to the rules of washing);
• fibers practically do not absorb moisture;
• thinsulate, unlike down, does not cause allergic reactions;
• on the basis of thinsulate, they produce overalls for extreme conditions, protecting from the cold at temperatures down to -60 ° C.
What is Thinsulate
Thinsulate is made up of fibers that are about 50 to 70 times thinner than a human hair. The fiber diameter of this insulation is 2-10 microns. The thinner the fibers, the better the thermal insulation. Thinsulate surpasses down in its performance, because it breathes well and is easy to wash.
Currently, several types of thinsulate are produced, they have different thicknesses and densities. The minimum density is 74 grams per square meter and the maximum is 191 grams per square meter.
Sports and tourist clothing, insulated by Thinsulate, is very comfortable and practical, since it dries quickly and takes up less volume than down and synthetic winter clothing. Even in high humidity conditions, this insulation is able to retain heat well.
Perhaps the only drawback of Thinsulate is its high cost. For example, winter jackets based on this insulation are several times more expensive than puffs.
Caring for products insulated with Thinsulate
Machine wash is allowed at a temperature not exceeding + 40 ° С. It is recommended to wash products with liquid detergents for delicate fabrics. When rinsing after washing, you can use fabric softener. Dry cleaning of products is also allowed.
For machine washing, use a gentle cycle with a maximum speed of 600 revolutions and a delicate spin. When it comes to drying, it is best to dry your laundry at room temperature.
