Thermore, the Italy-based company, that researches, produces and markets thermal insulation for apparel has taken the next major step towards sustainability by converting the entire ’Ecodown®’ product line of synthetic down alternative to fully recycled fibre content, derived exclusively from PET water bottles which will provide unparalleled waterproofing and wind-proofing properties, claims the company.
The new Ecodown is the only synthetic product in the market to be made from 100 per cent post-consumer plastic bottles offering the market a warm, soft, durable and sustainable alternative to down. Depending on the utilization, outerwear insulated with Ecodown can save up to 10 bottles per garment and will help protect energy reserves for future generation.
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Furthermore, the new insulation material does not require special quilting restrictions or fabrics, and can be easily washed and/or dry-cleaned. This high level of durability equates to exceptional, long term warmth over the life of a garment. Also, a wide variety of weights and thickness options (over 20 variations) created by the company can perfectly cater to every possible design requirement.
Thermore Group has global presence, with a current product range including Classic, Thermal Booster, Ecodown®, EVOdown®, Pro, Stretch and Aria. In the mid ’80s, Thermore was the first company to introduce a thermal insulation made from recycled fibres from PET bottles. Thermore has mastered the use of recycled fibres like no other company in the industry in the last 30 years.
