Faux down. Properties and types

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Due to the constant increase in the number of people in whom natural down and wool cause an allergic reaction, many options have been created to replace them. They perfectly perform their functions, in no way inferior to natural materials. Some artificial fillers have proven to be much better than natural ones. They easily replaced their predecessors. At the same time, their price is lower than the cost of natural analogues.

Types of artificial fillers

Manufacturers of down jackets, pillows and blankets have long introduced new developments in the field of fillers in their products.

Types of artificial substitutes similar to natural down:

• holofiber;
• nanometer - artificial swan down;
• synthetic down;
• tinsulate.

Hollofiber is a 100% synthetic fiber. It is twisted into balls in the form of springs. The material does not cause allergies, does not absorb odors. It is moisture resistant. The filler is a bit like cotton balls, but after compression, it restores its original shape. It is used not only in down jackets and ordinary bedding. Hollofiber is used in orthopedic products and even in furniture. Such a filler provides a full and he althy sleep, practicality and safety of things.

Nanometer, thinsulate and synthetic down are similar in structure and properties. They are closest to the down of birds.

Insulating materials similar to natural materials have long been used in the space industry, the military and in areas where the user may be exposed to extreme conditions.

Properties

In terms of its properties, artificial down has surpassed its predecessors. For a long time they were natural swan down and synthetic winterizer.

Dignity:

• environmentally friendly fiber that does not use glue, emulsion and harmful chemical components;
• high thermal insulation performance;
• does not get wet;
• pleasant to the touch;
• easy;
• restores original shape after washing;
• "breathes";
• does not rot on it;
• no harmful insects appear.

The house dust mite is the main culprit of allergic diseases. 85% of people diagnosed with bronchial asthma have an increased sensitivity to such insects. This leads to the development of the disease.

The structure of synthetic down

Faux down hasunique properties due to the structure of the material. The fibers are in the form of a spiral. Due to this, they are lush, can take in more air, which makes the material a good heat insulator. Microscopic holes are made inside the fibers that prevent water from getting inside. In addition, the material is treated with silicone. This makes it smooth. The fibers do not roll, do not cling to each other, shrinking, easily return to their previous shape.

User reviews

Customers using products filled with artificial down confirm the excellent properties of the material. This is evidenced by the growing demand for the entire range.

In warm jackets, blankets, bedspreads, pillows, artificial down is successfully used. Reviews about it say that this material is much warmer and more practical than synthetic winterizer. Those people who used it instead of real fluff due to an allergic reaction note that all the unique properties were combined in the new material. This allows you to reliably keep warm and quickly dry the product. Moreover, products with artificial down are very light.

It is very easy to wash items with synth down. They feel great in the automatic machine. The rules are the same: fasten buttons and zippers and wash, after turning inside out. The maximum temperature is 30 degrees. Under all conditions, the product can be washed repeatedly. The appearance and quality of the filler do not deteriorate.

Blankets and pillows

In blankets and pillows wideartificial down is used. Feedback from buyers of these products is only positive.

Asthmatics and allergies found salvation in the purchase of bedding with such fillers. You won’t even immediately understand that inside such a blanket or pillow is artificial swan fluff. These are light and pleasant to the touch products. Great and wears out quickly. They can serve for a long time. Very often, products that use artificial swan down are bought for children. Since they are hypoallergenic, wash well and dry quickly, they have become in great demand among young parents.

Faux Down Care

Products that use artificial swan down can be washed in hand or delicate wash modes. The water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees. After washing, the down jacket, blanket or pillow must be laid out on a horizontal surface, giving it a natural shape. In this position, the product should dry. Since artificial down is a synthetic fiber, it should not be exposed to high temperatures. Although some substitutes are quite resistant to such tests. In any case, if there is a need to use an iron, set the temperature not to exceed 40 degrees. Manufacturer's care instructions are included with each product. Be sure to familiarize yourself with them before cleaning and ironing.

It can be concluded that artificial substitutes are not alwaysmatch natural. In the case of down, new technologies have made it possible not only to recreate the material with the best characteristics, but also to eliminate all its negative properties.