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.
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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| SKU | ALL003 |
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Question
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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Admin 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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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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Admin 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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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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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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Clarrie Hall –
How does this insulation compare with down in terms of compressed bulk?
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Admin 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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Admin 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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5 out of 5 Best Synthetic Insulation to Date
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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