What is Cirrus insulation?
Cirrus™ is the latest insulation technology from Rab. It’s a synthetic insulator that combines the benefits of natural down insulation, without the drawbacks. Cirrus™ is made up of water-resistant fibres, which mimic the structure of natural down to create a cloud of warmth.
Are synthetic fill jackets warm?
Synthetic insulation is a very versatile insulator. It’s easy to take care of, it keeps you warm in a variety of conditions, including cold and wet environments, and it’s cost-effective. This synthetic is made from recycled polyester and insulates extremely well for its weight.
What temperature is 100g insulation good for?
40 to 50 degrees F
Comparing Insulation Ratings
| Insulation Weight | Temperature Rating | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 100g | 40 to 50 degrees F | 3-Season |
| 200g | 30 to 40 degrees F | 3-Season |
| 400g | 15 to 30 degrees | 3-Season |
| 600g | -5 to 10 degrees F | Winter |
What are the synthetic jackets?
The outer material on synthetic jackets is very similar to down jackets in the outdoor industry. It usually consists of polyester, often is very thin, and is treated to be water resistant and wind resistant, yet breathable and soft. A polyester shell is common for the outer layer of a synthetic insulated jacket.
What is an insulated jacket?
Insulated jackets reduce the amount of heat your body loses to the atmosphere in cold conditions. They may or may not be waterproof; some people prefer to carry a light waterproof jacket in their backpack and only wear it when it rains or snows.
What is featherless insulation?
Featherless. A kinder alternative to feathers, 3M™ Thinsulate™ Featherless Insulation is an innovative material to replace natural down. A loose-fill insulation designed by scientists that mimics down when dry and is warmer than down when wet.
How long does synthetic insulation last?
The consensus seems to be that conventional synthetic insulation will lose substantial warmth after just a year when used for everyday activities like driving or sitting in chairs, while continuous filament synthetic insulation (used by Outlier and a few others) can last much longer, and down longer still.
Which is the best synthetic insulated travel jacket?
Synthetic-insulated jackets long have aspired to mimic down, and the popular ThermoBall from The North Face is one of the best efforts yet. Created in partnership with insulation wizards PrimaLoft, ThermoBall technology is an efficient insulator thanks to small round clusters of PrimaLoft thermal fibers housed inside its brick-like baffles.
What kind of insulation is used in jackets?
Which you choose will depend on the uses your expect to put your jacket to, and, to a certain degree, where your price point lies. Synthetic insulation is made up of fine filaments of polyester that are spun to create pockets of air between the fibers.
What kind of jacket is the Rab Cirrus flex?
So, the Cirrus Flex is the lightest-weight synthetically insulated jacket in Rab’s range. Intended as a midlayer or for active use, or on milder days. The Rab Cirrus flex is a relatively simple jacket, which neither needs nor has a load of complex features.
What is the weight of Cirrus flex Hoody?
As discussed above, the Cirrus Flex hoody weighs in at a fairly floaty-light 404g – in fact mine is just 398, a difference that can probably be attributed to being a smaller size than the benchmark one.