Recycled synthetic insulation fibres

To offer technical, comfortable materials while minimising their environmental impact, we have chosen synthetic loose-fill fibres to insulate our cold-weather clothing.

The many benefits of this material allow us to deliver outstanding technical performance while keeping environmental impact to a minimum. 

• Recycled synthetic loose-fill fibres provide comfortable warmth and reliable insulation across a wide range of conditions. 

• These technical properties are retained even in damp weather, when natural down insulation can lose some of its effectiveness in damp or wet conditions. 

• Synthetic insulation fibres dry much faster and are easier to manage than natural down, which requires more care when used outdoors. 

• The material we use to insulate our technical clothing is remarkably lightweight and compressible—essential qualities for active mountain sports, particularly ski touring. 

• The fibres stay within the garment's compartments, helping it retain its performance, loft and appearance over time.

• Regular care and washing are much easier than with natural down, thanks to fibres that can withstand a range of care treatments. For more information and advice, visit our Care page. 

For several of its garments, AYAQ has chosen recycled fibres from Thermore, made from 100% mechanically recycled polyester and carrying Bluesign / GRS certifications. 

These loose-fill fibres have a down-like feel and are very lightweight. Their mechanical structure makes them highly resistant to clumping during washing.  

This material is mechanically recycled: bottles are first sorted, then shredded into flakes, which are melted down (without the use of chemicals) to form pellets. These pellets are then heated and processed using high-precision machinery to produce yarns.  

You can find more information about our choice of recycled polyester materials on our Recycled Polyester page. 

For more information about the certifications: 

BlueSign: https://www.bluesign.com/