Bio-down in outerwear
Recently, synthetic fillers have become increasingly popular. One of them is biofluff. It was developed by DuPont and Haysin. Bio-down in outerwear is very practical. Such down jackets are lighter and retain heat, like natural fillers.
For those who do not know, the question arises, what is biofluff? Its main characteristics, in addition to environmental friendliness, include the fact that it has excellent thermal insulation properties. Bio-down is a synthetic down that makes clothes more comfortable and lighter.
In principle, bio-fluff is similar to a synthetic winterizer, only the synthetic winterizer is made of a single piece, and bio-fluff consists of fiber in the form of a spherical shape. This material is hypoallergenic. It is suitable even for small children and people who are allergic to animal hair, as well as to natural fillers. It can be distinguished from any other synthetic materials in the sense that it is more wear-resistant, soft, does not wrinkle, does not climb and does not lose shape after washing.
But, like any other material, it has disadvantages. Biofluff is not flammable, but can melt. And also, compared to other products made of synthetic materials, it is expensive.
If we talk about the models of outerwear on bio-down, they are more voluminous than the rest. That is why women of fashion often prefer ordinary down jackets with natural down, they look more sophisticated. But there are those who love "more voluminous", because fashion does not stand still.For example, men are more frost-resistant and they are more likely to prefer a bio-down jacket in order to appear larger than the rest.
There are a lot of models of down jackets with such a filler, so everyone has the opportunity to choose their own jacket in style and quality. Not only down jackets are made with bio-down, but also insulated trousers and overalls for outdoor activities or just cold winters. Many parents choose outerwear for their children with bio-down filler, since in cold weather children will not freeze playing snowballs or making a snow angel, thanks to the frost resistance of this material.
Tips for choosing
When choosing a down jacket, first of all you need to pay attention to the fabric, then you should look at the label and make sure that the material is waterproof, this property is referred to as WOTERPROOF. The optimal indicator is WOTERPROOF from 5,000 to 10,000. To protect against blowing, the zipper must be closed with a fabric overlay. It can be located both above the fastener and under the zipper itself, inside the jacket. This will keep more heat in.
Most people are interested in the question: Up to what temperature can a down jacket filled with bio-down be worn? The temperature regime of such material is mainly from 0 to -30 degrees. In addition to being able to withstand low temperatures, bio-down is breathable and allows air to pass easily and allows the skin to breathe, which eliminates excessive perspiration. And also, biofluff tolerates treatment with chemical reagents and contact with hot water.
Often on sites you can see both good and bad reviews about the properties and appearance of the filler, but there are still more positive ones than negative ones.Many note that children wear down jackets filled with bio-down for 2-3 years, and after washing, the down did not change shape and did not crawl out.
Some people notice that bio-down is very similar to ordinary natural down. It is also compared with thinsulate and at the same time it is said that bio-fluff is much lighter.
How to care
When washing in a washing machine, you need to follow a few simple rules that will allow you not to spoil your down jacket:
- Before washing, especially noticeable stains should be washed with powder or ordinary laundry soap.
- For washing, capsules or liquid products are more often used. But you can use regular laundry detergent.
- It is very important to choose the right mode in which your down jacket will not deteriorate. The water temperature is from 30 to 40 degrees, and the spin cycle is 600 rpm.
- The use of air conditioners is not necessary, but welcome when washing the jacket.
You can also wash it by hand, for this you need the following:
- A container for washing can serve as a voluminous basin or a whole bath.
- We fill it with warm water, the temperature is like in a washing machine: 30 - 40 degrees, and add liquid detergent.
- We completely immerse the jacket and begin to beat it in water without crushing it.
- After washing, rinse well, changing the water until the foam disappears. It is not worth squeezing, it is better to let the water drain on its own.
As for drying, it is better not to hang on a rope, but to stick to a horizontal position. In the process, you can turn the thing over so that it dries faster. After all, the product with bio-fluff can be ironed both with an iron, choosing the optimal mode, and using a steamer.
Stylish images
Let's compare two images. Natural fluff. The image looks elegant. Calm discreet color, in harmony with the gray collar of silver fox fur.The matching belt accentuates the figure and adds charm.
The second image looks no worse than the first. Bio-down gives the jacket volume, and due to this, the model looks more interesting. The combination of dark green and fur collar looks very harmonious.
