We then compared it against two puffer coats that lacked foil lining, an Amazon Basics Men's Lightweight Puffer made of a synthetic down fill of polyester and nylon and costing $43.30, and Creatmo Men's Puffer Ski Jacket, $69.97, also made of synthetic down fibers polyester and nylon. To capture how well Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity lining works, we tracked the heat retention of the company’s Labyrinth Loop Omni-Heat Infinity Insulated Hooded Jacket, which combines the foil lining with a recycled polyester down insulation and retails for $180. The jacket that lost the least amount of heat in two hours would prove to be the warmest.
Then, we logged the rate at which heat was lost over time and clocked it. How we tested Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity liningįor our heat retention tests, we took silicone heating pads warmed to the average temperature of the human body and laid them down in each jacket to sit for two hours. You might be familiar with this technology if you’ve ever used a foil mylar insulation blanket on a camping trip or seen runners wrapped in them at the end of a marathon.Ĭolumbia’s latest winter collection sees Omni-Heat Infinity lining in many of its pieces, including jackets, shoes, and accessories in men’s, women’s, and kids sizes. Such foils can either be used to reflect heat away or reflect heat inward and, when used as a liner in garments, can help regulate body temperature. This foil is a type of reflective insulation designed to redirect infrared energy.
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An upgrade from Columbia’s original Omni-Heat line, Omni-Heat Infinity sees a higher percentage of these reflective gold dots to provide even more warmth than its predecessor, as well as the addition of a gold-colored tint, inspired by the hue that astronauts use in visors and suits. Outdoor apparel company Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity technology, which debuted last year, is a gold metallic foil liner that insulates and protects against extreme temperatures by using a reflective weave of gold dots. This attractive jacket is a well-constructed, superbly warm piece that's squishy enough to pack down for camping, travel, or storage.
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