How warm is this down jacket?
Worn as a 3rd layer, this down jacket has been certified for an active comfort temperature of -18°C during a standardized test in a thermal chamber.
The model is wearing a synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath. It works with a simulated 5 km/h wind.
We have also tested this model in static mode; the comfort temperature is -5°C in this case.
* What is RDS certification?
Our traceability system guarantees the origin of the feathers in accordance with our commitment to use responsible materials. Our suppliers commit to using only feathers from ducks raised for their meat and plucked after slaughter.
We have been awarded RDS (Responsible Down Standard) certification by a third-party organization.
http://sustainability.decathlon.com/media-reports/documents/
Measuring the fill power of down and feather filling
The fill power is a measure of the down's thermal insulation capacity and its potential to "trap" air. It is expressed in Cuin (cubic inches).
So, down with a higher fill power (higher Cuin number) will occupy more space, trap more air and provide greater thermal insulation.
For this down jacket with its 85/15 filling, the fill power is guaranteed to be 660 CUIN or more (European standard).
Filling weight
S: 190 g
M: 200 g
L: 210 g
XL: 223 g
2XL: 236 g
3XL: 249 g
The advantages of duck down and feather filling
The fill power of down has 3 advantages for mountain sports:
- The air trapped in the down and feathers provides thermal insulation
- Ultra lightweight: down is lighter than synthetic filling and offers the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack
- Ultra-compressible
How to care for a down and feather jacket
The down jacket can be worn throughout the winter and will require washing. For guidance, click on the link below:
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In brief:
1/ machine wash, 30°, with 2 or 3 tennis balls. Gentle spin cycle.
2/ tumble dry with 2 or 3 tennis balls, and repeat 2 or 3 times until it is completely dry.
In case of rain
The material of the down jacket is water-repellent. It lets water roll off the fabric, delaying water getting in the jacket and giving you time to find shelter. The shoulders and hood of the down jacket are waterproof as they are more exposed to the rain. However, in the event of prolonged exposure to the rain, wearing a waterproof jacket over the quilted jacket is recommended.
The material’s water repellency (not to be confused with waterproofing)
Water repellency is a material’s ability to shed water without absorbing it. As a result, the fabric doesn't soak up water, staying light and warm.
The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with use.
We recommend restoring it after each wash
Restoring water repellency
Follow the guide:
We recommend using the wash-in care product
It restores the water-repellent properties of the fabric and optimizes your garment’s performance throughout its lifetime.
Reducing the risk of feather loss.
The main seams of the down and feather compartments are heat-sealed to prevent feathers from escaping.
