UP Insulation 3 oz
$7.00
UP is a performance-oriented technical insulation that is lightweight, compressible and completely water resistant. UP has maximum warmth and can be used in large baffles in places where consistent dampness and compression can potentially be damaging to down.
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Description
UP insulation feature a unique synthetic cluster built around the finest water resistant fibers of varying deniers and composition to mimic the natural down cluster better than any existing blowable synthetic on the market. By using deniers ranging in size – some smaller than one denier – the UP cluster is able to bind to each other better to provide more warmth and greater durability. Much like down, UP works by trapping air providing maximum insulation for a given weight.
Warmth
UP has tested to be warmer than a 600 fill power Goose Down when tested for warmth based on equal volume. While no synthetic can equal the warmth to weight, compressibility and resiliency of down, UP makes up for it with sheer durability and water resistance.
Loft
In independent testing, UP has shown to have a loft equal to 625 Fill Power.
Durability
A synthetic insulation is only as good as its durability. Having been tested under harsh washing condition, UP is able to withstand 20+ repeated washings showing no discernible cold spots or clumping in baffles up to 3″ x 10″. With the warmth close to a 700 fill power down and able to be used in larger cold weather products, this new blowable insulation is one that finally transcends the small, lightweight jacket baffles common seen in comparable insulation.
Sold in 3 ounce bags.
Additional information
| Weight | 93 g |
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| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 in |
| SKU | ALL003 |
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combsie77 (verified owner) –
Ordered 12 3 oz bags of up to make a topquilt and underquilt for my diy hammock. Used half in the underquilt and half in the topquilt. My baffles are 2.5 inches and both are full size (54 by 76). total weights are just under 2 lbs for each and i probably should have added more insulation because the baffles are a little flat. The quilt is warm and light enough for me. The ion fabric is also nice and breathes well enogh that i didnt sweat. Up is a great alternative to down (I am allergic) just be sure you order some extra because it doesnt fill out as much as a really high quality down. packed down size is pretty good too top quilt fits in a round bag 6 by 10 very easily and if i compress it by hand i can push it down to half that. My quilts should be good for about 30 degrees. Ill try to remember to post some updates this winter. Thanks dutch. As always a happy customer. PS total cost for project was under 200 bucks for both and total sewing time was a little over 12 hrs (first try and i don’t go for perfect looking seams).
John
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Clarrie Hall –
How does this insulation compare with down in terms of compressed bulk?
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DutchWare Gear –
Down will compress better and you will need about 30% more of the UP insulation to get the same temperature rating.
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Nich Fugal –
I understand down is more compressible, but can you give a comparison? For example, similar to how fill power is rated, but starting with a specific lofted volume and compressing with a heavy weight how much space does it occupy vs down?
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Carolyn –
You will need 30% more UP to achieve the same temperature rating as down. You are correct that it will not compress as much as the down will.
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Jake Sorensen (verified owner) –
I made a 20 degree top quilt and was very impressed with this insulation. Very light and lofts very well. It seems to migrate much less than down, and can be stuffed with very minimal mess (unlike down). Before getting too far into the project I made a test compartment with some scraps to test the fill power, compression, and durability after multiple compression cycles and it performed great. I’m sure a lot of work went into developing this and it shows.
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bruce.clifford (verified owner) –
I’m making a quilt. I was wondering if a baffle size of 5 to 7 inches would work fine with the up insulation.
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Alex Thomas –
I would keep it closer to 4 or 5 inches if possible. With larger baffles, even with down, the insulation starts to shift a little easier.
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Michael Garrison (verified owner) –
Does UP require calendared fabric ?
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Alex Thomas –
No it does not.
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ash35hay –
Can you use climate shield and up down to make a winter underquilt if so do you need a layer of fabric in-between the layers so they don’t get mixed up
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cosette –
What are the washing instructions for up?
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Dave Gantz –
You can wash this just like other synthetic insulation materials. It has been tested to 20+ repeated washings without any clumping issues.
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Deb Bialecki –
How do you calculate how many ounces you’d need to order for a quilt? I’ve never made a quilt before – so I’m guessing using the Climashield batting is easier to calculate – because it’s just sewn in between the layers of fabric. But I’m not sure how to calculate for loose insulation (UP or down) that would be stuffed into baffles of a quilt. Any suggestions?
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dekkerdienstverlening.nl –
Would this work with a Karo step quilt?
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Dave Gantz –
Yes, this insulation works similar to down insulation and is used in similar applications.
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fredhardyway –
What amount of insulation would you recommend (ounces) to make a 30-40 degree top quilt? I am thinking 12 oz, but would 9 oz. work?
Fred Hardyway
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DutchWare Gear –
With the UP insulation it is about 30% more than 800 fill. It would be about 13oz for a 30° top quilt.
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aaronkoolen –
Hi there. I realise that synthetics tend to lose their loft much more than down when they are compressed. Do you know how well Up maintains its loft and insulation properties over time? That is, when put into a sack/back for hiking biking and general use?
I have heard Climashield is pretty good (Relatively speaking) in this regard.
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Dave Gantz –
Climashield is a continuous filament (sheet) insulation, while UP acts more like natural down (clusters). UP is meant to act like down, but with more durability and water resistance. UP has been tested to withstand 20+ repeated washings, showing no discernible cold spots or clumping in baffles up to 3″ x 10″.
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Jarrod Sealey –
Could you mix this with down? and create a semi synthetic quilt? something that has the benefits of both fill materials, while not being absolute in one or the other?
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Dave Gantz –
You can mix UP with down, but you won’t receive the benefits of both fill materials – the down will still lose insulation value when wet. Mixing insulation should lower costs, but add some extra weight as well.
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