What is fill power?
Expressed in CUIN, fill power refers to the thermal insulation capacity of down, which is achieved by trapping a certain volume of air. The higher the fill power (higher CUIN), the more space it takes up, the more air it traps and the more it insulates. This down jacket, made from 10% recycled feather and 90% down, both recycled, has a guaranteed fill power of 700 CUIN or higher (international standard).
What are the benefits of a duck down and feather filling?
Duck down is particularly well suited to hiking thanks to three key qualities:
- Thermal insulation: by trapping air, duck down and feathers help to retain body heat.
- Ultra-lightweight: for the same warmth, down is lightweight compared to synthetic wadding.
- Ultra-compressible: to save space in the backpack when packed away.
What are recycled feathers?
Using recycled feathers involves using a mixture of down and feathers from products that cannot be reused. This limits the use of new resources by recycling existing materials that would otherwise be discarded. The quality of the filling is checked through lab tests to make sure it maintains its technical properties and keeps you warm.
Why wear a down jacket?
A gilet helps to keep the body warm. It protects the chest, neck and kidneys as these areas are especially sensitive to chills. It’s sleeveless so it saves weight in your backpack, provides even more breathability during exercise and excellent comfort of movement when worn under a jacket. Worn underneath the MT100 down jacket, it can provide 6°C extra warmth when compared to a down jacket worn without the gilet.
Is this jacket water-repellent or waterproof?
The outer fabric of this down jacket is water-repellent. By allowing the drops to roll off the fabric, it delays the water from soaking into the jacket, giving you time to get to shelter. If you’re likely to be exposed to rain for a prolonged period, we recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over it.
How to maintain your quilted down jacket
Worn all winter long, your puffer jacket will no doubt need washing. But don’t wash it too often, as this may cause its thermal and water-repellent properties to deteriorate. Machine wash at 30°C with 2-3 tennis balls and a detergent designed for down or technical clothing. Select a gentle spin cycle. Tumble dry it on the “cotton” setting with 2-3 tennis balls, and repeat several times until it is completely dry.
How to restore the fabric’s water-repellency
Once you have cleaned your padded jacket, we recommend you use a water-repellent reactivator spray to preserve the hydrophobic properties of the outer fabric. This renews the fabric’s water repellent properties and optimises its performance throughout the lifespan of your garment.
If my down jacket is snagged, can it be repaired?
When trekking, accidents can happen quickly. We recommend using our self-adhesive repair patches to fix your damaged down jacket and prevent the insulation from escaping. Otherwise, visit your local Decathlon store for a workshop repair.
Weight of the filling
XS: 75g
S: 79 g
M: 85g
L: 91 g
XL: 98 g
2XL: 105 g
3XL: 112g
