Caring for down clusters: what affects loft?
Loft is the loft. It’s the first thing you notice when you pull a down jacket from the closet, the crisp puff of warmth that seems to rise from every stitch. But loft isn’t a fixed gift of nature. It’s a balance between the way the fabric and fill behave, the way the garment is cared for, and the environment in which it spends its winters. For anyone who relies on a Canada Goose parka or any serious down coat to deliver warmth in freezing conditions, understanding what affe