With 3DeFX+, Toray Raises the Bar For Versatile Insulation
A Breakthrough Combination of Heat Retention, Breathability and Stretch
August 31, 2018
As the weather cools, we rely on insulated garments such as down jackets or synthetics to keep us warm. However, The problems with traditional down or synthetic jackets arise when you become active. Whether you are hiking, biking, or just running to catch the subway, your body temperature rises and traditional jackets start to feel stuffy and uncomfortable.
The traditional down and synthetic jackets use fabrics that don't allow the jacket to breathe, trapping moisture and heat inside of the jacket. Nor do they allow for any stretch or movement.
The beauty of Toray’s 3DeFX+ lies in its heat retention, compact volume, and its unique dynamic stretch. Toray’s 3DeFX+ utilizes 4 types of multi-denier, hollow-core, spiral yarns to create a proprietary insulation that not only allows for incredible breathability and excellent stretch and recovery, but is also thermobuffering to regulate temperature with a dense loft to trap more air. The fiber matrix allows for 360 degree stretch without fiber migration through fabric. This allows the interior and exterior fabrics to also have stretch and breathable compositions.. Overall, this unique insulation creates a warmer, more breathable jacket built for active lifestyles, unlike anything else on the market.
Toray’s 3DeFX+ Properties
- Highly Breathable - a highly breathable insulation paired with breathable interior and exterior fabrics create a system able to adjust with your body temperature and active lifestyles.
- No Fiber Migration - a proprietary yarn matrix creates a fill with no fiber migration allowing it to be paired with more breathable fabrics.
- 360 Degree Stretch - a blend of four spiral yarns creates insulation with excellent stretch and recovery.
- Thermo-buffering/Temperature Regulating - 4 types of multi-denier, hollow-core, spiral yarns work together to act like a wool, creating a higher loft to trap more air, while still remaining highly breathable.
- Hydrophobic - Water-resistant fibers repel moisture and will retain their warmth and loft even when wet.
