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Responsibly-sourced down insulation.

The best warmth-to-weight ratio in nature.

DOWN FILL

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.


Downfill Benefits

Exceptional warmth

Exceptional warmth

Lightweight

Lightweight

RDS Certification

RDS certification

Compressible & Packable

Compressible & packable

Responsible Down Standard

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

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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.

Discover our Down products

Our Down products come with various weights and fill power, from 550-fill to 1000-fill.

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DOWN FILL 1000

The highest quality down available delivers an unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio when minimal weight and maximum warmth are paramount.

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DOWN FILL 800

Outstanding warmth from a high cluster-to-feather ratio, 800 fill down features increased loft and compressibility for superior warmth and performance.

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DOWN FILL 700

Features a strong warmth-to-weight ratio and provides lightweight insulation across a range of temperatures.

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DOWN FILL 550 & 600

Warm, light and ideal for everyday exploration in cold environments.

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PRO DOWN

Our natural insulation features a water-resistant finish to absorb less water and dry faster than traditional down

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RECYCLED DOWN

We’ve broadened our use of recycled down and this supply is certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) by Textile Exchange.

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