Hello everyone,
I am a long time browser, first time poster. Hope everyone is doing well!
I am curious about the difference in warmth (in terms of feel and actual clo values) between normal short staple primaloft gold/silver vs the “active” version used in many breathable synthetic jackets. I have a feeling that there is going to be a dip in the clo values for these “active” forms. Does anyone have any experience with this type of insulation?
Also, it is my understanding that all types of primaloft insulation are short staple synthetics, except the now hard to find silver hi-loft. Is this correct? I have trouble justifying buying expensive primaloft jackets knowing they will continually lose loft and warmth with use. However, at the same time, I have trouble justifying paying such high prices for Arcteryx Proton series with Coreloft continuous which may only be marginally better? Do you guys have any thoughts on this? Will the money spent on Coreloft continuous be a smart investment or does this insulation also degrade, perhaps, just not as fast?
Thank you all! Look forward to our discussion. Avner.
