Why Primaloft?

PrimaLoft insulation was designed to mimic all the great properties of down, but to also go one step further and provide superb protection even in wet weather.

What sets PrimaLoft insulation apart from down, is its performance in wet weather. PrimaLoft fibers are treated so that they don’t retain any water, which is why they are able to keep you dry no matter how hard it pours.

This synthetic insulation mimics the warmth-providing properties of down, with fabric that has millions of air pockets that actually trap and preserve your body heat.

There are 3 different categories of PrimaLoft insulation: Gold, Silver and Black. A common characteristic that all of these types share is that they are incredibly lightweight.

They are all also very packable, which makes products with PrimaLoft insulation easy to store even in small places. It also makes them very suitable for layering.

All products insulated with PrimaLoft are also water-resistant, which means that, unlike with down, you won’t get cold if you get wet. All of their insulation materials are also very breathable, and allow the moisture vapor to pass through. This means that even if you get sweaty, the insulation will protect you from getting cold.

PrimaLoft also pride themselves on the warmth to weight ratio of their insulations. That means, their materials retain body heat perfectly, without being bulky.

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.

PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco is made from 55% recycled content, which warms our environmentally friendly hearts (and perhaps yours?). It is packable, extremely lightweight, and has an incredible 98% thermal efficiency. This insulation was created in such a way that it absorbs less moisture from the start, while also encouraging the passage of moisture vapor to ensure you don’t get cold or clammy.

Because it is eco-friendly, Patagonia opt for this type of insulation; Patagonia puts this type of insulation into all their products that were previously made with regular PrimaLoft Gold.