Viscose vs Polyester Fabrics: Differences and Comparison

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Viscose vs Polyester Fabrics: Differences and Comparison

Fabric comparisons in the past few months have helped us to better understand the origin, as well as the purpose of different fabrics, especially when it comes to their use in jackets.

So far, we have gone through a multitude of different fabrics and fabric technologies, by learning more about their composition, use and the qualities that set them apart.

Our fabric comparison series has primarily relied on Polyester as the main fabric to compare other fabrics to, the reason for that being quite simply its versatility.

Polyester is used in a number of different clothes, household items, bedding and also for outdoor items such as backpacks or sleeping bags.

In today’s comparison we have chosen to compare Viscose fabric to Polyester and see where the two differ and how they are used in jackets.

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Canada Goose vs RUDSAK: Which Brand is Better?

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Canada Goose vs RUDSAK: Which Brand is Better?

Choosing the right jacket is one of the most important decisions that you have to make if you are going to stay out in nature for many hours when it’s really cold in places like for example Canada.

Maybe you could be working outdoors, or maybe you could be planning your next hiking trip with your friends in the harsh Canadian winter, but one thing is for sure – you’ll need a jacket, and a good one!

And where can you find such a jacket? – you’d ask. Well, if you’re going to face a harsh Canadian winter, why not try a Canadian jackets’ brand?

Here on our site, we have many comparisons and reviews of winter jackets’ brands, like this selection of Canadian brands for example, and today we’ll add another comparison to our increasing collection.

We’ll put against each other Canada Goose and RUDSAK, and see which of the two would be a better option for you depending on the occasion.

Canada Goose is very popular for their parkas, you probably know it, whereas RUDSAK is a newer Canadian brand that creates high-quality jackets with luxurious details, along with other clothing, bags, footwear, and accessories, as we saw in their comparison with Mackage.

So, without further ado, let’s take a look.

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Polartec® Alpha® vs PrimaLoft® Insulation: A Comparison

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Polartec® Alpha® vs PrimaLoft® Insulation: A Comparison

Insulated jackets are made to keep you warm in chilly weather. During the winter months this is all the more important. Down and other similarly-insulated jackets come in many different designs, styles and warmth levels.

Here on our site we have gone through several different types of winter and other lighter jackets that rely on insulation to keep you cozy when the temperatures drop.

These past few days we have focused on the importance of insulation and today we will continue with a comparison that features two very popular types of insulation, Polartec® Alpha® and PrimaLoft®.

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Polartec® Alpha® Insulation: Review and Performance

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Polartec® Alpha® Insulation: Review and Performance

Essential for providing warmth and keeping you safe against the cold, insulating materials and fabrics have come a long way since their use in ancient times.

In the modern era, traditional insulations such as wool and down have been further developed to perform to the best of their abilities.

Alongside them, synthetic and entirely man-made insulations (for example, PrimaLoft, ThermoBall, Thinsulate, etc.) have also made great strides into closely mimicking the near-perfect insulation of down and wool, without the downsides that come with being natural materials.

We have looked at a number of different fabrics, materials and technologies that focus on providing great insulations in jackets.

Today, we will add another insulation to the collection. We will look at Polartec® Alpha® Insulation and its performance.

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Fleece vs Down Insulation: Comparison and Differences

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Fleece vs Down Insulation: Comparison and Differences

Despite summer’s approaching, if you looked outside you would not really be able to tell that that is the case (at least here).

It has been rainy and the temperatures low, giving the impression that autumn will soon be upon us. With that in mind, why not look at two different types of insulation to feel a bit cozier in this frankly unpleasant weather.

We have discussed about Down and Fleece in some of our previous comparisons and guides, and it is time to compare them together in order to see which would be the better insulation for you.

These are two very different materials, be it in composition or performance, and we are looking forward to learning more about each of them and see where their differences (and similarities!) lie.

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How To Iron Polyester: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How To Iron Polyester: A Step-by-Step Guide

Purchasing garments of good quality is an important step in ensuring the longevity and durability of your clothes. Not only will a high quality product last longer, but it also wears better for a long time.

While there certainly are fabrics that are a pain to care for, some, like polyester, require barely any effort and some blends can even be wrinkle-resistant. That is a great quality in itself, especially when it comes to technical outdoor clothing like jackets or trousers.

On our site we have discussed a number of different fabrics, fabric technologies and types of jackets.

As we have said in some of our previous guides on care and maintenance for particular jackets, knowing the proper steps of caring for your clothes is the best way to ensure that they can maintain their look and last for many seasons.

Polyester has also come up in some of those guides because it is one of the most common fabrics used in jackets and, as such, when learning how to care for a polyester jacket, in a way you also learn how to care about polyester itself.

What about ironing polyester?

That is the topic of today’s guide, in which we have compiled all the steps necessary for a safe and proper ironing of polyester fabrics, regardless if it is a jacket or a shirt.

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Arc’teryx Alpha vs Beta Jacket: A Comparison

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Arc'teryx Alpha vs Beta Jacket: A Comparison

Jacket reviews are a helpful way of learning more about a particular design and understanding how the jacket you are interested in will perform.

In our opinion, jacket comparisons are an even better way of judging a jacket, especially when you are unsure about which design to choose.

In a previous similar comparison, we looked at two Arc’teryx jackets, Thorium vs. Cerium, in which we got to look at the specifics of both designs, as well as the similarities and differences between the two.

Today we will do the same for two other popular jackets by Arc’teryx, the Alpha and Beta designs.

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