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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

DRAPER BODY THERAPY® NAP BLANKETS
This Body therapy® Nap Blanket offers a comfortable/snuggable blanket for use at home or on the road. The Nap Blanket can be used on the couch, your favorite chair or even during sporting events. The Draper Therapies Nap Blanket contains 50 % Celliant® (Polyester)/50% Wool. Celliant® is the world's most technologically advanced fiber containing a proprietary blend of minerals extruded into the polyester fiber.
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ICEBREAKER IKA VEST
Designed to offer durable weather resistance and added core warmth whether you're out on the river or hiking in the mountains, the Ika Vest combines CORDURA® softshell fabric with a brushed merino-blend lining. Used as an outer layer on milder days, the Ika protects against wind and light precip while breathing efficiently and stretching to move with you. Thanks to its brushed interior, the vest also functions as an insulating midlayer on colder days. Two hand pockets and a chest pocket secure your small essential items.
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