What Is Hydrophobic Down? | Rab Lab

What is hydrophobic down?

As a natural fibre produced by waterfowl, down does have some innate water repellency.

However, over time ā€“ or in very damp conditions ā€“ moisture can overload the fine fibres that make down so good at its job, causing them to stick together and stripping the down of its insulative properties.Ā 

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What is hydrophobic down?

Discover how we keep down lofted and warm in damp conditions by applying a hydrophobic treatment.Ā 

Need a waterproof down jacket?

Hydrophobic down performs better in the wet than untreated down, but it wonā€™t make your down jacket waterproof.Ā Looking for a fully waterproof down jacket to use in unpredictable weather? Check out our range of menā€™s and womenā€™s waterproof down jackets.Ā