Apparel Downproof Fillproof Evaluation (Rotating Box)
Item Tested: Women's Jacket (Medium) Fall 2013
Surface Area (cm2):
4,042
Stitch Lines (Linear Length cm):
444
Filling Used:
80/20 Down
Summary of Before & After Wash
Before Washing:
Outer Shell:
Inside Out:
Appoximately 33 Particles (fibers/feathers) escaped
Appoximately 26 Particles (fibers/feathers) escaped
After Washing:
Outer Shell:
Inside Out:
Appoximately 52 Particles (fibers/feathers) escaped
Appoximately 43 Particles (fibers/feathers) escaped
Particles evaluated after 15 and 30 minutes of tumbling
Source of Leakage
Leakage from the Fabric:
Leakage from the Inter-panel Seam:
Leak from Stitch Lines:
*One third of the leakage is from the fabric.
*One third of the leakage is from the seams.
*One third of the leakage is from the stitch lines.
RATING† (5 Excellent, 4 Good, 3 Average, 2 Poor, 1 Bad)
Before Washing: 4
After Washing: 3