down and down cotton?
How to distinguish between down and down cotton? What is
down cotton?
Down cotton is hollow cotton or silk cotton, not real cotton, nor pure down. It has a delicate, soft feel, good insulation, not easy to deform, does not penetrate wire, has a down feeling and good warmth performance, and is widely used in down jackets, ski shirts, cold-proof clothing and other thermal products. Down cotton is the most commonly used alternative to natural down. Because the insulation effect is comparable to down, the price is relatively low and the cost performance is high. It is a high-quality substitute for natural down insulated textile products such as down jackets, bedding products, and car seat cushions. What is a down jacket?
Down is made of natural down as raw materials and can be divided into duck down and goose down. Duck down is common in the market. Down is by far the best natural material for keeping human warmth. After washing, drying, grading and other processes, it is made into down jackets by people. It has the characteristics of light, high fluffy, washing-resistant, soft and super warm, and is suitable for making high-end cold-proof clothing, logo clothing, high-end bedding, etc.
down jacket vs down cotton
⑴Down belongs to natural fibers, and down cotton belongs to chemical fibers;
⑵Down has a higher grade, so the price is also higher. The &ldquo, "two hundred pieces" &rdquo, and "down jacket" sold on the market are mostly down cotton.
⑶The warmth performance of down jackets is better than that of down cotton, and it is thicker and more comfortable to touch.
If we want to buy a high-quality down jacket, don't be greedy for cheapness, otherwise it will be easy to buy down cotton instead of real down jackets. But if you want to buy down cotton clothing with high cost performance, you should also be careful not to buy inferior products.
Misconception 1: The higher the down content, the better
According to the national standards for down clothing, down clothing must indicate the type of down, the down content and the amount of down filling. The fluff content refers to the percentage of the content of velvet and velvet in down. According to regulations, the fluff content shall not be less than 50%. The higher the down jacket of similar types, the better the warmth effect. However, general consumers choose 70%— 80% of the fleece content can meet the demand.
Misconception 2: Thick down jackets are warmer.
The amount of down filling refers to the total weight of all down filled with the down jacket. It is related to the length and style of the clothes. The national standards do not make mandatory provisions on this indicator. But it should be noted that the more you fill the down and the heavier the clothes, the warmer the down jacket will be. Because as the filling density increases, the heat lost through the filling material conduction also increases. Improving the fluffyness of down fill is the key to improving warmth. The higher the fluffyness, the more heat-insulating air the down contains, so the better the thermal insulation performance. This is why some light down jackets on the market have also had a good warmth effect in recent years. Some down jackets with high loading amounts are mixed with wool slices, down silk and crushed hair. Even if the content of the shit is the same, the fluffiness will decrease. Currently on the market, the fluffyness of the down jacket at a general price is about 450% 26mdash; 500, and the fluffyness of the down jacket with a slightly higher price can reach 600% 26mdash; 900.
Misconception 3: The down jacket has no feather stems to touch, the softer the better.
In fact, it is normal for high-quality down to contain small stalks. If it is particularly soft to the touch and cannot be touched at all, you should buy such products with caution. Because some manufacturers will break the scraps, fluffy cotton, and feathers and fill them in their clothes to deceive consumers as down. Not only will it not achieve good warmth, but it may also not meet the hygiene standards.
Tips for judging the quality of down jackets:
First look: see if there are product quality labels, inspection reports, etc., and whether the down type, content and filling amount on the label are clearly marked.
Second touch: The down jacket with good quality feels soft to the touch, has complete fur pieces, feathered stems but not many, and at the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the fur stems are fine and soft.
Three presses: Press the down jacket with your hands and then release it. If it rebounds quickly, it means that the down is fluffy. If the elasticity is poor and the feeling of heavyness is felt in your hand, it means that the velvet content is low, or a certain amount of wool may be mixed with or crushed hair.
Four shots: Pray the down jacket hard. If down runs out, or dust overflows at the stitches, it means that the fabric has poor drilling resistance, or the sewing needle eye is too big. This down jacket will go through the road and keep the down jacket. The fabric is not drilling down and waterproof, but has poor breathability, water vapor is not easy to dissipate, and it is not easy to dry after washing. The down is damp and will cause deterioration to varying degrees, or breed microorganisms and emit a odor.
Five smells: When you smell the nose close to the down jacket carefully. If there is a obvious odor or odor, it may be filled with inferior down. It is recommended not to buy it.
Six: Weigh the weight of the down jacket. In comparison, the lighter the weight and larger the volume, the better.
Finally, you should also pay attention to cutting when purchasing. The more grids used to fix down, the better. Otherwise, after washing a few times, the down may clump and sag into a gourd shape. People who plan to travel for a long distance should choose down jackets that are light in weight and can be compressed in a backpack; those who need to stay in a cold environment for a long time should choose down jackets with long-term wear-resistant fabrics and more pockets to place their belongings. The hats should be furrowed and can be windproof; while those who wear down jackets and vests should choose ones that are relatively close to the body.