Padded and Puffer Jackets, Proven Not Claimed

Down and synthetic-fill jackets, gilets and long-line puffers with baffle or quilted construction, where fill power and distribution have to be tested.

Product Detail

Fill Is a Measurement, Not a Description

Every padded jacket claims warmth. The ones that deliver it have a stated fill power, a stated fill weight per panel and a construction that keeps the fill where it was put - and all three are testable.

We specify fill by weight and power, require RDS certification where down is used, and check distribution and migration after the garment has been made and washed, because fill that drifts into the hem turns a good jacket into a cold one.

  • Baffle, box-wall and quilted constructions
  • RDS-certified down, synthetic wadding and recycled insulation
  • Gilets, short bodies and long-line puffers
  • Fill weight, power and migration tested on finished garments
Padded and puffer jackets
Technical Range

Specifications We Work With

Shell Fabrics
Nylon and polyester taffetas, ripstop, microfibre, recycled polyamide, bonded and laminated fabrics
Fill & Insulation
RDS-certified down, synthetic wadding, recycled insulation, fleece and thermal linings
Waterproofing
PU and PFC-free DWR coatings, laminated membranes, taped and welded seams
Active Fabrics
Poly-spandex and nylon-spandex jersey, interlock, recycled stretch, brushed and mesh constructions
Performance Finishes
Moisture management, quick-dry, four-way stretch, anti-odour, UV protection
Construction
Flatlock, coverstitch, bonding, welding, seam sealing, laser cutting, bar tacking
Trims
Waterproof zips, moulded hardware, cord locks, reflective tape, silicone and heat-transfer labels
Testing
Hydrostatic head, water repellency, fill power, stretch and recovery, pilling and colourfastness
Quality Control

What We Control

Water Resistance Verification

Hydrostatic head and spray-rating testing on bulk fabric and on finished, seam-sealed garments.

Fill Weight & Distribution

Down and wadding weights verified per panel, with fill power tested and certification confirmed.

Stretch & Recovery

Elastane performance tested after repeated wash cycles, not only on first-sample fabric.

Seam Integrity

Seam sealing, bonding and welding checked for adhesion and durability after wash and wear testing.

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