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07/03/2018

ECODOWN® FIBERS The insulation with no down... sides (7/3/18)

Despite the efforts of the apparel industry to move towards a more sustainable and cruelty-free 
approach, recent surveys report that 80% of cold weather clothing is still insulated with duck feathers. 
This is mainly due to the lack of a synthetic solution that provides the same look and loft as down. 
Thermore® takes the first step towards sustainability by releasing a truly revolutionary and blowable 
product: Ecodown® Fibers.

Ecodown® Fibers ensure the same loft as high quality 90/10 feathers and can likewise be blown into a 
garment. The loft of down products is calculated with the “fill power test”: fibers are blown through a 
cylinder and their volume is measured. The higher the “fill power”, the puffier the jacket. Tests 
performed on Ecodown® Fibers have reported an outstanding fill power of over 600, which is how the 
product is able to guarantee that “puffy” look. Moreover, this insulation is incredibly durable: its one-
of-a-kind multi-shape structure allows high resistance and prevents it from clumping when washed.

Not only are Ecodown® fibers animal-free, but they are also made from 100% PET bottles. Every jacket 
insulated with Thermore®’s fibers allows recycling up to 10 post consumer bottles. Along with a warm 
feel, the insulation achieves a soft touch without the use of microfibers, which would contaminate 
oceans and, ultimately, our own food.

You can expect to see Ecodown® Fibers presented at the forthcoming trade shows around the world: 
Milano Unica (10-12 July), Performance Days New York City (23-24 July), Outdoor Retailer (23-26 
July), Munich Fabric Start (4-6 September), and Première Vision (19-21 September). For those who 
cannot make it to the shows, Thermore® has also recently released their new ad campaign with a 
catchy video to promote the product, featuring Thermore®’s best friend, Zorba the Duck.

Designers can finally let their creativity flow with no limitations, knowing Ecodown® Fibers will allow 
them not only to recreate that puffy down look, but also to support environmental sustainability

TOPO X SALOMON SHOES
Topo Designs and Salomon got together to create these fashionably functional shoes that are "Dedicated to authentic mountain heritage and functional design". Made with CORDURA® Classic fabric these shoes are built to last and look great while doing so!
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ATLAS 46 TOOL HOLDER SYSTEM
The Atlas Integrated Modular System (AIMS ) was designed to integrate with any belt up to 2" and/or any AIMS platform. Simply secure your AIMS pouches or add-ons to any belt or platform with our patent pending Lace and Latch technology. This system gives you the freedom to arrange your gear the way you want it, there's no easier way to scale up or down and take exactly what you need for that next big job or small project
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