Broadly speaking, there are two types of insulation: natural down insulation and synthetic insulation. Both have their pros and cons. Down is lighter and weight-for-weight it’s warmer than synthetic insulation. But down fails to insulate when it’s wet. Synthetic insulation, on the other hand, maintains its insulating power in damp conditions. Here we are exploring the difference between the two, and talking about which is best for your thermal clothing.
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