Responsibly-sourced down insulation
The best warmth-to-weight ratio in nature.
About the
technology
Trapping air and body heat within high-loft clusters, down is light, compressible and provides exceptional warmth in cold conditions.
Contrary to popular belief, down is not the same as feathers. Down fill insulation is made from goose or duck plumage – the lofty, fluffy stuff underneath the feathers.
The fill power of down indicates two important features: warmth-to-weight ratio and compressibility, both critical to retain warmth and furnish comfort.
Down products with a high fill power are usually lighter, less bulky and more compressible than some with a low fill power that is equally warm.
Down works best in dry conditions and doesn't perform when wet—machine drying brings natural down back to life.
BenefitsBenefits
Exceptional warmth
Lightweight
RDS Certification
Compressible & Packable
Responsible Down Standard
The North Face is committed to improving animal welfare and traceability in the goose-down and feather supply chain.
We created the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) to help ensure that our down does not come from animals subject to harm.
Using only the highest quality down in all of our products, The North Face® tests each lot of down at three stages of production for loftiness, moisture resistance and ability to regain loft after compression.
Outer Shell layer
Outer Shell layer
How to layer
The insulating layer is worn underneath a hard or soft shell in wet weather. In cold but dry conditions, it can be worn without a weather-protecting shell.
DOWN FILL 1000
DOWN FILL 800
DOWN FILL 700
DOWN FILL 550 & 600
PRO
DOWN
Our natural insulation features a water-resistant finish to absorb less water and dry faster than traditional down
RECYCLED
DOWN
We’ve broadened our use of recycled down and this supply is certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) by Textile Exchange.
