What is ThermoBall jacket?

What is ThermoBall jacket?

Named after its insulation design, The North Face ThermoBall Eco uses clusters of recycled synthetic fibers to give the jacket its signature lightweight feel and puffy look. The ball-like polyester fill was developed with PrimaLoft to emulate goose and duck down by trapping heat efficiently and with minimal weight.

Is ThermoBall warm?

Key Features of ThermoBall Jackets The North Face ThermoBall Jacket is the perfect jacket for all conditions featuring lightweight, toasty comfort. And because it’s synthetic, the ThermoBall stays warm, even when you get wet during a misreported “powder morning” that in fact is all rain up to 8,000 feet.

What is ThermoBall insulation made of?

Being made of polyester, ThermoBall shares a similarity to other synthetic insulators of its kind, which is that of being able to insulate even when wet. This is a very important quality as it is one of the reasons why synthetic insulators were developed to begin with.

Is North Face vegan?

The North Face The North Face offers a number of vegan, synthetically insulated options – and it’s environmentally friendly, too. Earlier this month it re-launched its ThermoBall range as “ThermoBall Eco.” Insulation for each jacket in the new range is made from recycled plastics diverted from landfills.

What temperature is The North Face Thermoball good for?

The North Face market the Thermoball as a hiking jacket and that makes sense. I’d say it’s best suited to temperatures between -5°C to 15°C, then you can switch between using it as a mid or outer layer.

Is Thermoball synthetic?

Seriously lightweight and packable. Our ThermoBall™ Eco is a sustainably-conscious synthetic alternative to down. The small, round synthetic fiber clusters closely mimic the way down insulates: trapping heat within small air pockets for warmth retention.

How good is ThermoBall?

Fit & Comfort Score 4/5. Overall the Thermoball hoodie is supremely comfortable, whether you’re using it as an overall active jacket, a thermal mid-layer, an outer layer in drier weather or just something casual and cosy for around the house.

Is ThermoBall eco waterproof?

The Men’s ThermoBall™ Eco Snow Triclimate® Jacket is a waterproof, breathable jacket for snowsports. Featuring 100%-recycled ThermoBall Eco in the removable inner jacket, it’ll keep your body toasty-warm and your conscience clean.

How is ThermoBall made?

Unlike traditional continuous-filament synthetic insulations, which are laid out in flat sheets comprised of thousands of long filaments, ThermoBall is made from short strands of polyester that have been spun and frayed into millions of fuzzy miniature cotton-ball-like balls, 0.15-0.2 inches in diameter.

Does ThermoBall have a hood?

The Thermoball Eco jacket doesn’t have a hood, which means that it can keep you warm up to your neck.

What temperature is the north face Thermoball good for?

What is warmer Thermoball or down?

Studies by an independent laboratory (University of Kansas), show that Primaloft Thermoball is equivalent to 600 fill power goose down and about 10% warmer than previous forms of Primaloft.

What is thermoball™ eco?

Our ThermoBall™ Eco is a sustainably-conscious synthetic alternative to down. The small, round synthetic fiber clusters closely mimic the way down insulates: trapping heat within small air pockets for warmth retention. The story behind the badge.

What is thermoball synthetic insulation?

Thermoball Primaloft Synthetic Insulation. Thermoball is a new form of Primaloft synthetic insulation designed to mimic the insulating properties and compressibility of goose down while providing a lower cost alternative to down coats and jackets.

What is PrimaLoft thermoball insulation?

Co-developed for The North Face’s new line of insulated jackets, Primaloft Thermoball provides the equivalent warmth of 600 fill power goose down while maintaining its warmth when wet. Most synthetic insulation comes in the form of a flat roll like the insulation you put into your house’s walls and roof.

Is the thermoball a good breathable synthetic jacket?

Breathability falls well short of active synthetics like The North Face’s own Ventrix. There were a number of well-established synthetic jackets when the ThermoBall hit the market, but its innovative insulation, good styling, and impressive marketing campaign have made it a classic.