Mont-bell Plasma 1000 Technologies
Posted by Mark Richardson on Dec 20, 2022
There are three key technologies deployed by Mont-bell in order to create their Plasma 1000 garments, we explain each of these and show how they work together to produce garments with have the highest warmth to weight ratios available.
Original Sewing Pattern
Montbell's Original Quilting Pattern Enhances Warmth at a Lighter Weight (Patented)
In simple terms, the benefits of our patented quilting pattern are straightforward construction, reduced seam weight, and improved thermal efficiency. By not forming traditional rectangular boxes or “skipping” stitches we are able to assemble garments quickly with great attention to detail. Additionally, these unique sewing lines minimize areas of fabric to fabric contact that lead to cold spots. Finally, with the use of these open channels our design promotes maximum down loft while limiting the shift of insulation.
1000 Fill Power Down
World Class, High Quality Down
Montbell's premium down comes from water fowl that live in regions with seasonal temperature extremes. The down balls from birds in such regions are characteristically much larger. Large down balls hold more warm air, which translates to needing less down to provide exceptional warmth retention.
Lightweight Yet Warm
When compared by weight to lower quality down, an equal amount of premium down is loftier and has better warmth retaining properties.
Down Sourcing
At Montbell, we source down from both the European and Chinese markets to satisfy a variety of characteristics (supply/availability, low cost, consistent quality, humane practices, etc.) and maintain our lofty standards. Every season we seek to balance the superior quality for which we are known and the lowest possible raw materials cost.
We change down sourcing companies frequently to insure that our customers have access to superior products at the lowest price possible. In the course of these efforts, Montbell never purchases down from operations that practice “live-plucking” methods. We only utilize down plumes and feathers collected as a by-product of water fowl raised to meet the demands of the food industry.
7-denier Ballistic Airlight Nylon
We utilize some of the smallest fibers and thinnest fabrics available to achieve a highly compressible ultra-light garment. This silky 7-denier shell has the feel of cotton, but is durable enough to withstand the rigors of normal use for an insulated inner piece. Weighing in at a spartan 21 grams per square meter this highly wind resistant fabric is one of the lightest used in the outdoor industry!
Mont-bell's Plasma series are highly advanced ultralightweight garments, on this page we explain the three key technologies used to achieve their amazing warmth to weight ratios.