When buying outerwear, most buyers carefully study the tag on it, where, in addition to the name of the insulation, its weight is indicated. For example, the label may indicate “isosoft 80 g / m” or “sintepon 80 g / m”. This means that when sewing outerwear, the manufacturer used insulation with such a weight (80 g). What temperature it is designed for is described in detail in our article. Here you can read about the types of insulation for clothes, their advantages and disadvantages.
Types of insulation for clothes
All heaters can be divided into two types: natural and synthetic. And between them there is one main difference - their composition. Natural fillers are based on natural raw materials, for example, down, feather, sheep’s wool. However, they can cause allergies, so not everyone is suitable.
Artificial heaters are not inferior in temperature and quality characteristics to natural fluff, while it is much easier to care for them and can even be washed in a washing machine. The following types of synthetic fillers are:
- synthetic winterizer;
- tinsulate (artificial fluff);
- holofiber;
- isosoft;
- faybertek and others.
In the production of the last three types of insulation for clothing, hollow and thin elastic fibers are used. They maintain good volume, do not deform and allow the skin to breathe. Synthetic fillers can withstand lower temperatures (up to -25), but at the same time they are much cheaper than natural heaters.
Advantages and disadvantages of natural insulation
Despite the large number of synthetic fillers, outerwear, insulated with down and feather, still remains in demand. It attracts buyers the following:
- low specific gravity;
- small volume;
- high thermal insulation characteristics;
- environmental friendliness of the material;
- wear resistance, durability.
Meanwhile, down insulation has significant disadvantages:
- high probability of allergic reactions;
- ideal environment for the reproduction of dust mites;
- laborious care;
- low heat-regulating properties.
It is the last drawback that plays a decisive role when choosing clothes with natural insulation. It will be very hot for an active person at a temperature of -15 degrees in a jacket filled with fluff, while synthetics in this case provide a more favorable microclimate inside.
The synthetic winterizer for warming outerwear
The synthetic winterizer is an artificial heater made on the basis of polyester fibers. It is produced in two ways: glue and hot glue. The difference as a result is obvious.
Adhesive sintepon is a heater in which polyester fibers are laid in layers and are well glued together. The main advantage of such a filler is the minimum price. Otherwise, this material has some drawbacks. It is environmentally friendly, has low air permeability and poorly retains heat.
Thermoglue synthetic winterizer also consists of polyester fibers, but in such insulation they are not glued, but are interconnected using special silicone needles. The hot-melt adhesive is environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic, does not deform over time and has good wear resistance. It has a different thickness or density and is designed for different temperature conditions. What characteristics does the insulation have (density 80)? This issue needs to be considered in more detail.
Sintepon 80 g: temperature
The synthetic winterizer can be of different density: from 50 to 600 g / sq. m., and there may be several layers of insulation. But regardless of the thickness of the filler, such clothes will still be unsuitable for a cold winter. The synthetic winterizer is a light heater. Jackets based on it are usually designed for temperatures up to 10 degrees below zero. And this is despite the fact that, in general, the density of synthetic winterizer is designed for such a temperature:
- 80-100 g / sq. m. - from +10 to 0;
- 250-300 g / sq. m - from 0 to -5;
- 350-600 g / sq. m. - from -10 to -20.
Thus, from 10 degrees above zero and to light frost, you can wear a jacket, on the label of which there is the designation "synthetic winterizer 80". What weather is such clothing designed for? Cool spring and warm autumn - this is exactly the time when you need to wear a jacket based on synthetic winterizer and not be afraid to freeze or, conversely, to overheat.
Isosoft insulation characteristic
Among synthetic fillers, Isosoft has recently become increasingly popular. It is a light and soft material with a fine-meshed structure and a heat-sealed surface. Inside, isosoft consists of fibers resembling small balls in shape. Relative to each other, they are not too tight, contain cavities, thanks to which isosoft-based clothing perfectly passes air and retains heat inside. This structure prevents the penetration of cold air and guarantees the preservation of warm.
Isosoft Filler has a different density. Depending on this, it can be used for sewing clothes both for very cold winters and warm springs, for example, as isosoft 80 g insulation. The temperature regime for which such a filler is designed depends on its thickness. Let's consider this question in more detail.
Isosoft (insulation 80 g): at what temperature
The density of the insulation isosoft can be from 40 g / sq. m. up to 300 g / sq. m. Clothing with a thin layer of filler is more suitable for spring and autumn warm weather, and with a thicker layer - for a cold winter. In order to determine when it is possible to wear things on the label of which “insulation 80 g” is indicated, what temperature they are designed for, it is recommended to use the following decoding:
- 40-80 g / sq. m. - from +10 to 0;
- 100-150 g / sq. m - from 0 to -10;
- 200-300 g / sq. m. - from -10 to -25.
Outerwear with an amount of insulation of 80 g can be worn in spring and autumn. An isosoft filler of this density is used for sewing demi-season and sportswear. A layer of insulation with a thickness of 100-150 g / sq. Will be enough in warm winter and cold autumn. m. For cold winter weather, when the temperature drops to 25 degrees below zero, the amount of filler must be doubled.
What is isosoft good for (insulation for clothes): reviews
Manufacturers of clothes based on isosoft define it as a light and thin material that does not accumulate dust and retains heat well. But potential buyers are more interested in the opinions of real people who are familiar with this material firsthand, but have experienced it in real conditions. How much did they like isosoft?
Insulation for clothes, reviews of which are extremely positive, attracted customers as follows:
- In terms of functionality, it can be compared with a thermos, that is, it retains heat well inside clothes. Even during severe frosts, isosoft-based clothing is warm and comfortable.
- The material is easy to care for, it does not deform during washing, dries quickly and retains all its unique properties.
- Isosoft is a thin filler, so it does not hamper the child's movements during walking and active games.
- The insulation has the best thermoregulating properties. In such clothes it is not cold even at temperatures below 20 degrees and not hot during games and running.
How to determine if a child is cold?
First of all, when buying clothes, you can see that the amount of filler in a jacket and trousers can differ almost twice. In addition, usually in the sleeves of the insulation is also quite a bit compared to the body, since they are most often in motion and almost freeze. It should also be noted that the amount of filler in outerwear is distributed equally, although an adult is a kit, even a child.
To determine how warm the insulation is 80 g, what temperature it is designed for, any mother will be able to independently. And to make sure that her child is not cold, you need to touch his hands, nose, cheeks and back. They should be at room temperature. Too hot parts of the body can indicate overheating. By the way, the problem of subcooling is easily solved with the help of thermal underwear.