Insulation materials | Fjällräven Academy

The best jacket to keep you warm is a down jacket. Or is it? All insulation materials has unique properties. Today Calle and Erik will go through them all and discuss what works best for different scenarios.
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The Arctic fox is an inquisitive little predator with impressive survival skills that fascinated our founder, Åke Nordin, so much that he named his outdoor company with its Swedish name - Fjällräven. Since 1960, we have created functional, durable and timeless equipment that aim to make any outdoor experience great and nature accessible to all.

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

Wool can be air blasted for extra loft, so it’s warmth to weight and pack ability can be enhanced. More wool and less plastic is major especially since it’s compostable. The hydrophilic nature of wool as mentioned is another major factor. Not only does wool regulate temperature superbly, it’s wicking, absorption, and breathability keeps the microclimate just right. It will be interesting to see how it will eventually be used more as active insulation.

[@District.24]

This is a good move by Fjallraven. I look forward to seeing more of their wool based products. I will definitely give them a try.

[@biancadewarle8466]

I love wool and wear it a lot. For me the only reason to choose down over wool is it’s pack ability. Great that you are using “left over” wool and giving it value this way. I’m very interested to see how Fjällräven develops new products with this beautiful material.

[@altanaltay6106]

I prefer wool and looking forward to seeing more wool base insulated garments by Fjallraven, thank you.

[@SinCosTan1by0]

commendable job by fjallraven for providing exceptional quality and durability without sacrificing ethics.clearly they stand out from everybody else.love from India.

[@livbielke]

This is completely amazing! Thanks Fjällräven for showing us!

[@reneklein3658]

I used the Icebreaker Hyperia Lite with 88% wool insulation during my PCT Thruhike in 2020-with great success! Recently bought another one for my European Thru.

[@VandrefalkTV]

Easy to understand and well explained. Thanks! :)

[@andrewroberts8740]

My singi wool parka has been fantastic this winter in Wisconsin, as has my re-wool hat and scarf. Truly brilliant ethical products.

[@zsoltwiezner9586]

Hey Andrew! I've been looking at the singi wool parka coat for a long time. What temperature were you at when you were comfortable? I wonder how insulated wool is. Thank you in advance for your reply.

[@lutzhennecke6929]

In use for years.The G-1000 is probably one of the best materials for pants that I know. As a nature photographer every weekend in use and in winter as a thermal version.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Stoked for my Vidda Pros to arrive in 4 days!!! My first Fjallraven gear and now I'm eyeing the Expedition Latt hooded synthetic puffer... in yellow. :D

[@billageras9455]

Great video. Im going to echo first couple of comments, wool,wool,wool. Weight and packability is not an issue for myself,so I'd love to see more wool in your products. In saying that,there is definitely a place for down,especially with ultralight marathons and the like. Keep posting videos.

[@brianmagnuson8362]

Excellent information and products. -Thank you from Aurora, IL

[@michaelj132]

As others have said in the comments, more wool. Clothing of every type for every season used to be made of wool. I would like to see that happen again. Also linen. Light jackets, walking trousers, as a lining for wool insolation. So many uses. It can also be waxed. Me and many others are really trying to reduce the amount of synthetic materials in our wardrobes. Fjällräven's approach to outdoor gear really lends itself to doing this which I really admire. If you had a larger synthetic free range I would be throwing my money at you! 😁

[@sakkeraappana]

Really nice informative video 💎 I like the Fjällräven brand very much and not least becouse of the ethical thinking 🔥

[@grantelectro1]

I really like these educational video. Thx.

[@rodneypantony3551]

I'd never heard of FjallRaven until I bought one of your sweaters from Facebook marketplace. Whilst others strip down to thin layers, I need wool to keep warm whilst sweating from x country skiing. So I'm thrilled to learn your tech. The shrunken sweater blocks wind but is "breathable." You may want to offer skrinking services for a really tight, wind blocking, pure wool hoodie or high neck sweater. 🎉

[@flysafe7543]

Nice , I love the brand and the good quality of your product, i miss the video with Johan skullman, he was the best to explain and enjoy fjallraven stuff outside .....😭👍 .....

[@nickriver3997]

I'd like to see Fjallraven use more wool in their products. Wool is the most versatile fabric. Two additional benefits not mentioned in the video are it's resistance to odours, and lack of static charge which makes for a much more natural and pleasant experience.

[@jantomaszrogala4230]

hey, thank you for interesting presentation, what was the fillpower of the wool in one and the other jar?

[@islanderabroad522]

Love hearing this.

[@caramae69]

Love my Vidda Pro wool lined jacket so much, keeps me so warm! ❤️ #longlifelesswaste

[@MrBemaster]

Excellent !

[@user-cd2ts5jo4u]

Great video! #longlifelesswaste #natureiswaiting #getreadyforanywhere

[@CPFwot]

A very informative video! #longlifelesswaste

[@hungryguy626]

what do you guys recommend for a trip to Alaska in March?

[@whitecreek]

Fantastic summary 👍👍👍

[@TheLoreofBushcraft]

I'm a vegan Bushcrafter and I am very pleased to be able to use your wool since it has been reclaimed. I appreciate your efforts and hope that this initiative will be blanketed towards your entire line. Well done!

[@cjvilleneuve1566]

the north is waithing for you all vegan hahahahahahahahahaha.

[@EDWARDKILE]

@@cjvilleneuve1566 Been there many times CJ, and I thrive. I may be vegan but I know how to hunt, fish and trap if I needed in a survival situation. It's just not necessary in a world of abundance. I don't need to harm the very nature in which I profess to love so much (Leave No Trace). I've been an Outdoorsman way before I was vegan, and acquired the skills, not only to survive, but to thrive 🏔️❄️

[@M.Oksanen]

Hi thanks for the video. You should totally make a abisko padded or a bergtagen lite insulator type jacket but with wool insulation. How does wool handle time and being compressed?

Hi Mikael! Wool have the same compressibility as synthetic, in other words not as good as down, put pretty decent. We do not recommend storing your garments compressed during a longer period of time (regardless of insulation material). Keep an eye open for our FW21 products, there might be something interesting for you :) / L

[@rodneypantony3551]

I'd love to see a preshrunk woolen hoodie because that may be good for rain or sweat and old Viking techniques. Apparently tried on re-created voyages and worked. I also silicone the shoulders and hood with my wife's silicone hair spray. Planning for wet snow or light rain.

[@Gieszkanne]

On ebay I once saw an old Fjällräven jacket with G1000 garment and a simple wool lining inside. So F. once must be more into wool usage. I hope wool will come back more but I already see more wool as padding in F. jackets.

[@yokaiofwater]

Loving it. #longlifelesswaste

[@karinasmith6014]

warmth is so important! #longlifelesswaste

[@danasuarez28]

#longlifelesswaste #natureiswaiting #getreadyforadventure

[@stevebrown1461]

Very informative

[@irenemartone7999]

Love it. #longlifewasteless

[@aidankendall1237]

Wool is tried and true!

[@kc3718]

wool weighs a ton when wet and dries really slowly so it uses all your body heat to warm and evaporate the water which is not good when it's cold...it's great for non active applications, especially when you don't have chance to wash it regularly as it can feel cleaner for longer than synthetics.

[@DaShiz992]

Wool keeps you warm even when wet and is more robust.

[@martynhughes8305]

Hi could you tell me the name of the outer top Erik is wearing please

[@bigearedmouse17]

Would a TRI Layer of all 3 products into 1 garment be possible /practical ?

[@grahamrudolph]

Can I ask what shirt Erik has on as don’t recognise it from the Fjallraven collection

Hi! It is the övik re-wool shirt. / Lucas

[@tedmatia7093]

nice #longlifelesswaste #natureiswaiting

[@linaslazauskas6755]

Just a topic idea for the next video - Hardshell Vs Softshell. How do they compare in different temperatures (20C to -20C) and different activities (ski touring, wildlife photography, hiking, etc.)

Hi! We've already done a film on the topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpaxnq2kZaeqqbc Might not answer all of your questions, but hopefully some of them. Have nice day / Lucas

[@Postbc]

I really like the idea of using fewer synthetic materials for outdoor clothing. Do you have a less synthetic version of the waxable G1000? Maybe a version that uses more bast fibers (linen/hemp) and less polyester?

Hi, We don´t have another version of the G-1000 fabrics than the cotton/polyester blend. At the moment we don´t have any plans to add hemp in the G-1000 fabrics.

[@Gieszkanne]

My dream jacket would be 100% hemp shell with wool lining.

[@tedmatia7093]

cool #longlifelesswaste #natureiswaiting

[@alz44]

Nice! #longlifelesswaste

[@K.F.L]

Does anyone know if that shirt with the lofted wool is already up for sale? And what's it called if so cos i can't find it . Thank you 😊

Hi! It is the Canada wool padded jacket. You can find it here: www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/clothes/trekking/singi/canada-wool-padded-jacket-m?v=F81155%3a%3a7323450648275 / Lucas

[@dcuf]

Best ever🤙

[@nyefamily793]

I love wool for staying warm and dry #longlifelesswaste

[@mtk8020]

Good info. What is the name of the shirt Erik is wearing?

Hi! It is the övik re-wool shirt. / Lucas

[@Carlitoboyhey]

Been looking for a down jacket that would last a lot of years into the future, will probably be from ur company. But as ur implying, they’re not good in rain. Does this mean that the quality worsen after usage a couple of rainy days or does the down stay in the same quality? Nice and simple video btw

Hi Carl! Down is great and will last you a life time if you take care of it the right way. We have users that have had their Fjällräven down products since the 70's, still holding up really good. The problem with down is that it is fairly hard to get it dry in nature once it is wet, so you should probably not bring it during multi day treks if the weather is changing a lot and you are at risk of rainy days. A little rain is no problem, and you can always use a shell jacket on top of it to protect it from rain. If you want you down product to last a long time, make sure that you store it in a well ventilated place and not in a vacuum/pack bag. Here you have more care & repair information about down: www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/customer-service/care-repair/down Have a nice day / Lucas

[@judithbayer1487]

#longlifelesswaste hopefully wool will make a come back. I'm open to it.

[@Totalchaos0228]

#longlifelesswaste #natureiswaiting #getreadyforanywhere

[@caribasketball33]

cool! #longlifelesswaste

[@dimi7055]

Wool is the best!

[@leemobai762]

Fur is older than wool. It was used for thousands of years. It kept the indigenous peoples alive for many years many years.

[@stickboyy]

Is there a List of Produkts made with the Wool insulation?

Hi, If you visit our website and click on "jackets" you can choose material "wool".

[@esgee3829]

is 'at the end of the day' a common phrase in swedish?

[@LazyBones-0_0]

Wool rules! The only downside I have found is electric shocks.. I have tons of wool, and get shocked all the time

[@AnnaKra]

👍

[@shawnaobrien3321]

#longlifelesswaste Love your jackets!

[@acme181169]

What's the name of the shirt the man in the glasses is wearing?

It is the Övik re wool shirt.

[@peterwilson3495]

I've just bought my first two pairs of Vida Pro Ventilated trousers as I'm a South African wildlife photographer that spends a lot of his time on his knees and walking through wet grasslands. I'd definitely like to see an increased use in wool/down over plastic or synthetic material where it makes sense of course.

[@Srcrawford59]

#natureiswaiting

[@rics9795]

#longlifelesswaste #natureiswaiting

[@tedmatia7093]

nice #longlifelesswaste

[@chid4nkku5h]

I’m all for wool.

[@mccoy860]

But at what point does design push an insulated trouser...we can go get puffy from any other company...people come to fjalraven primarily for the trousers.

[@varun009]

I have a question about down. Ironically, a supplier of mine told me that Chinese down jackets and parka liners (the cheaper ones sold locally) are actually more ethical since they're made from the down of meat ducks. He said that the quality of this down is too low to meet European and American standards which is why its either locally sold or mixed into goose down as "Waterfowl feathers". Its actual down but its not as compressible. They said that the best down comes from the second shedding and that most meat ducks and geese are slaughtered before their first shedding, this being said, how does your down compare to the best performing down?

Hi, Here you can read more about the down we use: www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/about-fjallraven/sustainability/our-promises/down-promise www.fenixoutdoor.se/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2018-05-23-Company-Animal-Welfare-Policy.pdf We are using 100% goose down and the supplier are sorting the down according to both EU and American standard.

[@Rogueimgs]

I'm curious what "Our down is a bi-product form the food industry... ethically produced" means?

[@johnpayne516]

Is it possible to make a sleeping bag lined with wool?

[@sethmoking]

A wool lined, down sleeping bag would be amazing. No need to worry about campfire sparks or a little moisture ruining your sleep system.

[@johnpayne516]

@@sethmoking exactly. Soggy footbox would be a thing of the past. Not need to worry about rubbing up against condensation on the tent

[@pmue437]

Yes, check www.gruezibag.ch/fr/produkte/sac-de-couchage-en-laine a swiss company

[@sethmoking]

@@pmue437 Thanks for the link, but as far as I can tell, all of those sleeping bags are either lined with synthetic material or cotton. I couldn't find any that had a 100% wool exterior.

[@LencoTB]

What is the name of the red black shirt in the video?

Hi, It is the women´s Canada wool padded jacket W which is no longer produced. Here is the men´s version: www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/men/tops/sweaters-knitwear/canada-wool-padded-jacket-m?v=F81155::7323450724887

[@LencoTB]

@ Ah okay. I thought it was a regular shirt I could wear in the office. While I have you here, can you please help me decide on which jacket I should buy? I have tried Singi Wool Padded Parka here in Copenhagen and I liked it. But I’m concerned about the wind resistance and also how it handles rainy days in DK without applying the wax. I will use this jacket for every day activities, like biking to work and walking in the city. It seems practical. I’m not sure if it be better to try the Nuuk or some other ones.

@@LencoTB Hi, The G-1000 fabric has a very good wind resistance, so the wind is not an issue with the Singi wool padded parka. This parka is not water proof so in persistent rain it will get "heavy". The Nuuk parka has a water proof membrane and the outer fabric is not G-1000. Also one big difference is the wool padding in the Sing wool padded parka. Since it is wool, this parka will be less warm when you are warmer when walking etc. So it will be less warm in those situations than the Nuuk parka, which is an advantage. The Nuuk has more filling so it is warmer.

[@furiousgeorge1526]

I spent $200 on a superior down parka from Montbell and those pointy feathers turned it into swiss cheese in less than 6 months. I am starting to understand the price point of fjallraven lol.

[@sophies.6988]

#longlifelesswaste ❤️

[@mvnorsel6354]

Hopefully the ' wool ' comes from Australia.

[@olekike72]

how about Fleece?

Hi, Great as a mid layer for example as a fleece jacket.

[@chrisulrey8769]

I love wool but find managing wool moths to be a challenge. Anyone have suggestions?

[@sdemosi]

Lots of cedar balls, put wool clothes in a zip lock bag when not in use and regular spraying of presses with wool products in them with moth killer. It took about 2 years to get the moth carnage under control after we took a moth infested rug into our house as part of a pile of stuff from the estate of my mother in law. We didn't realise the rug was so bad until we started getting cocoons on the ceiling of that room. I'm still pissed about 2 cashmere jumpers they destroyed.

[@justaguyonearthh]

#longlifelesswaste ♻️

[@padmawangyal8572]

wool insulation

[@BlindDesertPete]

R. F. Scott had the very best woolens available, didnt work out so well.

[@strider9238]

#getreadyforanywhere

[@grueneauen]

I like this video! You are saying that 80% of the in Sweden is thrown away?! Is there a source for this information? And why is that? Are you eating so mach sheeps?

[@TheKLife2003]

#longlifelesswaste

[@rossutigard]

Natural Wool is greater than synthetics.

[@JosiahSnell]

#longLifeLessWaste

[@tigerellis-li6152]

#longlivelesswaste

[@MzDani08]

#natureiswaiting #longlifelesswaste ❤️

[@adrianwallace2797]

I think it would be better to allow them to speak in Swedish and then place subtitle options on the video.

[@ulflyng4072]

Moist and cold ~ wool Deep cold ~ down

[@groldi89]

My question is: Why is all the stuff I bought from you 20 years ago outliving the trousers I bought like in 2017? So seeing you talking about sustainability seems a bit cynical. And why don't you produce your trousers no.26 anymore? It was your last trousers worth the money, so lucky I initially bought 3 of them. And this just because it came in raw length. Otherwise there are plenty of good brands out there today.

[@BingBongFYaLife]

Overpriced cool looking clothes made in south east Asia.

[@mikeboone4425]

All this is well and good but show us physically the difference just not talk .

[@ChrisKerel]

You can't use the words "ethically produced" when the production involves the systematic enslavement of animals.

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

If the birds were already slaughtered for food processing it’s better to use their byproduct than kill more birds specifically for the down. When people wake up and stop eating geese there’s well more than enough scrap wool to use for insulation, especially if blended w recycled synthetics

[@ascar77uk]

go back to school - they invented hydrophobic down years ago

Hi, thank you for your comment. Hydrophobic down is often impregnated with PFAS chemicals, which is bad for you and for the environment, therefor we of course do not use it in our products. There are alternatives that are better but we can not use our own down supply chain for these alternatives, hence we do not use it. Have a nice day / Lucas

[@sdemosi]

@ presume you guys don't mind if a customer uses a PFAS free down wash on your products. There are some aftermarket options available and they work pretty well. Wool is a good option when absolute packability & low weight aren't the priority. I find wool products last longer and it's an ideal material for durable everyday clothes for winter and autumn.

[@isabela-pq5dr]

#longlifelesswaste #natureiswaiting #getreadyforanywhere

[@Dayaa1697]

#longlifelesswaste

[@QuynhTran-vm1sr]

#longlifelesswaste#natureiswaiting#getreadyforanywhere

[@nicolepreiss5416]

#longlifelesswaste

[@kwonwonton]

#longlifelesswaste

[@FragileFalling]

#longlifelesswaste

[@papermate7]

#longlifelesswaste