PrimaLoft
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PrimaLoft is a patented synthetic microfiber thermal insulation material that was developed by the Albany International Corporation for the United States Army in the 1980s. The Army requested an alternative to goose down insulation, which is not effective when wet.[1] PrimaLoft is not as lightweight as goose down, however it is soft, warm, breathable and water resistant. Most importantly, it retains insulating capabilities even when wet, and is thus used in cold weather clothing, gloves, sleeping bags and footwear as well as pillows and comforters.[2] Primaloft One has the highest warmth-to-weight ratio of any synthetic insulation currently on the market. It is also the most expensive synthetic to manufacture. [3]
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- ^ "What is PrimaLoft? History". Retrieved on 2007-07-16.
- ^ "What is PrimaLoft? History". Retrieved on 2007-07-16.
- ^ "Down vs. Synthetic Guide". Retrieved on 2008-06-17.