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The North Face Arctic Jacket - Girls'

Item #TNF3304 | 0 in Stock

Is a natural down warmer than a synthetic down?

By Ranked #748 - Kids' Jackets October 14, 2008

Is a natural down warmer than a synthetic down?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

By Ranked #427 - Kids' Jackets October 14, 2008

Ounce for ounce, down insulation is warmer. But there are other benefits to synthetic insulation, for example it dries much more quickly than down and is also much cheaper for how much insulation you're getting.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] HyVent 2L nylon; [Liner] polyester 
Insulation:
Synthetic down 
Waterproof Rating:
20K 
Breathable Rating:
2000g 
Core Venting:
No 
Pockets:
[Body] 2 hand pockets, 1 internal chest pocket; [Liner] 2 hand pockets 
Seam Taped:
No, seam sealed 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
Yes 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Recommended Use:
Winter weather 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
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