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Originally Posted by Razor
Just be sure you haven't destroyed the loft in these items by permanently crushing the fill. Flat for packing is cool, flat for wearing...not so much.
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Very good point, Razor. I failed to mention that the items I have packed use Thinsulate, which was chosen for several reasons, including low cost due to length of time on market, efficiency, and 3M's stated ability of basic Thinsulate to withstand compression.
Before I vacuum packed the clothing, I called and spoke with a 3M Product Representative for the Thinsulate material to check if compression was an issue. I was told that basic Thinsulate can be vacuum compressed and should not lose it's insulation "clo value".
I also learned that some of the other 8 types of Thinsulate, such as Thinsulate LiteLoft, will reacquire its clo value after being compressed, but requires 24 hours to do so after being opened.
You definitely want to know the properties of the insulation material you are working with.