The PrimaLoft^® BLOG

The bluesign® standard: what does it mean for retailers, manufacturers, and consumers?

Founded in 2000, bluesign technologies ag set out to establish a certification system that evaluates each ingredient in textile manufacturing, from raw materials and chemical components, to natural resource consumption and the occupational health of the workplace environment. Its proprietary Input Management Process analyzes every component, to eliminate the use of potentially harmful substances in the textile manufacturing industry without compromising the product’s functionality, quality or design. PrimaLoft® conducted the bluesign® screening…read more »

TAGS: bluesign, eco, environment, information, outdoor retailer, textiles
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Lighten the load, Increase the fun: A starter checklist for ultralight packing

I’ve been intrigued by the concept of ultralight backpacking for some time and am eager to try it out this summer. Long past the trend-stage, many outdoor manufacturers offer products in specific “ultralight” categories. Ultralight, fast packing – what do these terms mean exactly? First, for a point of reference, a standard pack weight for a week in the backcountry, with rudimentary weight-saving techniques applied, is about 40 pounds. An ultralight…read more »

TAGS: Backpacking, Checklist, Gear, Information, Light & Fast, PrimaLoft, Tips, Ultralight
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Stressful Job? Lack of Sleep? Find Out What You Can Do About It...

Since May is ‘Better Sleep Month,’ PrimaLoft® is providing helpful tips to get a better night of sleep.  This week’s feature:  Work-related stress and what you can do about it. Recently, CareerCast released their annual list of the 10 Most Stressful Jobs of 2011, and the results may (or may not!) surprise you.  The 2011 list is populated with jobs often considered to be glamorous and well-paid, but whose workers pay…read more »

TAGS: Better Sleep, Home Advice, Information, Sleep, Sleep Advice, Tips, Work-Related Stress
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Get off the Grid – How electronics in the bedroom are keeping you up at night.

Let’s face it – we love our gizmos and gadgets.  Modern society is inundated with high-resolution electronic screens everywhere – TV, PCs at work and home, smartphones, and new tablet devices like the Apple iPad that can be easily transported just about anywhere.  The upside: unlimited access to the internet, emails, and multimedia content which means the world is literally at our fingertips.  The downside: many people find it difficult…read more »

TAGS: Bedding, Better Sleep Month, Blue Light, Electronics, Home, Information, Poor Sleep, Sleeping, Tips
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Back to the Earth...

As a company with roots steeped in the outdoors, PrimaLoft® is committed to taking steps to minimize its impact on the environment and to preserve the places where we hike, run, climb, surf, paddle, ski, snowboard, and live. In honor of Earth Day 2011, we wanted to draw attention to the ways we are working to produce a product that does this without sacrificing performance. bluesign® Certification In 2010, PrimaLoft was…read more »

TAGS: bluesign, Earth Day, ecological impact, environment, information, PrimaLoft® ECO, recycling, sustainability
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The Challenge of Daylight Saving Time – PrimaLoft® items for a good night’s sleep

Twice a year I am pretty cranky for a week, due to lack of sleep from Daylight Saving Time (DST). As someone who doesn’t always have a regular, healthy sleep pattern consisting of 8-hour slumbers (with just enough REM and non-REM), DST just disturbs my already-tenuous circadian rhythm. I know I’m not the only one. How much yawning do we hear in the office during this week, along with the…read more »

TAGS: Bedding, Comfort, Daylight Savings Time, Garnet Hill, Home, Information, PrimaLoft, Products, Sleep
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How to Wear Your Ski Wear - Stay Comfy on Corn with some Spring Layering Know How

It won’t be long before spring skiing and all its perks are here: no frozen toes, no neck gaiters and some good, crisp corn to schuss on. Yet sometimes what to wear can be a challenge, as temps swing pretty drastically from morning to afternoon. However, the basic layering principle should be the same as on cold days: a merino wool base layer, a warmer mid layer, and, especially if it’s…read more »

TAGS: Information, Layers, Outerwear, Skiing, Snowboarding, Spring, The Right Gear
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