PrimaLoft, has launched a new version of its best-selling synthetic insulation material ThermoPlume made entirely from post-consumer recycled materials. As per Innovation in Textiles, the company first launched ThermoPlume in 2017. The material is manufactured with small, silky fiber plumes that collectively form a loose fill insulation. It mimics the fluidity, hand-feel and aesthetics of down, but also has the proven water-repellent properties of PrimaLoft fibers to provide a soft, compressible thermal output, even in wet conditions.

ThemoPume simplifies the manufacturing process for brands besides allowing product designers to create versatile garments that combine the look and feel of down with the water-resistant performance of a synthetic, says Vanessa Mason, SVP – Engineering, PrimaLoft. It also helps to simplify the supply chain, combat the volatility of down prices and ensures ethical sourcing of materials.