What kind of material is Climashield APEX, the insulation mentioned in the description?
When reading clothing or equipment descriptions and encountering an unfamiliar synthetic insulation name, it can be hard to tell how it differs from commonly known fillings.
Climashield® APEX, used as insulation in the Re: Insulation Hood, is a synthetic insulation optimized for outdoor environments because it is resistant to moisture and less prone to clumping[1].
Synthetic insulation refers to artificial batting made from synthetic fibers designed not to easily lose performance even when wet. Climashield® APEX features a continuous filament structure made by interlocking long, unbroken fibers. Because the entire yarn runs continuously long, there is little concern about the batting clumping in one spot or escaping through gaps in the shell fabric. Unlike feather fillings, its loft does not collapse even when wet from sweat, snow, or rain, stably protecting body heat even in damp cold.
OZN's Re: Insulation Hood is filled inside with a 2.5 oz/yd sq specification of this insulation[2]. Breathable 20D Ripstop Nylon treated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish is used for the shell and lining[3]. It is lightweight. Combining the air-trapping insulation with thin nylon fabric, the finished product's total weight is approximately 110g[4][5].
hmmm, it is a great setup to casually slip over an outer coat without worrying about the batting collapsing, even in foul weather with mixed snow or rain.
Specific washing and care methods, such as whether machine water washing is possible, have not yet been confirmed.
Product measurements
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Re: Insulation Hood
Measurements
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| Chest ◦ | 100cm |
| Weight | 75kg |
For rows marked with ◦, flat measurement or circumference could not be confirmed in official sources, so hmmm determined them using figures from the same item.
Other stated figures
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 185cm |
| Inseam | 88cm |