By utilizing industry-leading ultralight 1000 Fill Power EX Down and pairing it with WINDSTOPPER® fabrics by GORE-TEX LABS, the Ignis Down Parka is an ultralight, compact down piece that is windproof and possesses a modest measure of weather resistance. The face fabric helps maintain loft by keeping the down dry, facilitating warmth and comfort across a variety of conditions.

Features

Finest 1000 Fill Power EX Down provides an extreme warmth-to-weight ratio
Specialized "skip-stitch" quilting pattern reduces cold spots and minimizes heat loss
Sewn Through Construction keeps down insulation in place while lightening the weight
Downproofing helps keep down from escaping through the face fabric
Dual-axial Hood offers a close-fit and visibility
Zip End Guard protects your chin and face
Weather resistant Aqua-Tect Zipper keeps out water in a lightweight form
Alpine Cuff helps keep wind and snow out
Inner drawcord adjuster allows for cinching the hem while helping keep out chill air
5 pockets (2 zippered hand pockets, 1 zippered chest pocket, 2 internal drop-in pockets)
Stuff sack included
Not seam sealed for complete waterproof protection

Specs

Material：	WINDSTOPPER® fabrics by GORE-TEX LABS 13-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop (DWR finish) Lining: 7-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon taffeta 1000 Fill Power EX Down
Weight：	286 g / 10.1 oz
Packed Size：	Φ13 x 21 cm / Φ5.1 x 8.3 in
Other：	Front zipper: Right hand insert
Country of Origin：	VIETNAM

Related Information

Specialized Quilting Pattern

Montbell's specialized quilting pattern enchances warmth at a lighter weight

Fewer seams

Thermographic image of the proprietary quilting pattern. Shown in orange to indicate high heat retention.

Thermal imaging

Illustration showing the heat retention mechanism of the proprietary quilting pattern. Cross-section of fabric visually explaining the mechanism of blocking cold air and maintaining body temperature.

Mazimizes down loft while minimaizing cold spots

Illustration showing heat loss in a typical quilting pattern. Explanation of cold air entering through seams and transferring to the body.

Cold spots easily form

In simple terms, the benefits of our specialized quilting pattern are straightforward construction, reduced seam weight, and improved thermal efficiency. By not forming traditional rectangular boxes or "skipping" stitches we can assemble garments quickly with great attention to detail. Additionally, these unique sewing lines minimize areas of fabric-to-fabric contact that lead to cold spots. Finally, with the use of these open channels, our design promotes maximum down loft while limiting the shift of insulation.

Heat retention comparison

The quality of down is indicated with a unit called fill power (FP). When measured at a uniform weight, down with a higher fill power is loftier, holding more air and taking up more space (as shown in the photo below). What does that mean?
Simply put, using down with a higher fill power allows us to create lighter, more packable pieces of insulation. As an example, let's say we create two identical jackets with the same level of heat retention, but one is filled with 550 fill power down, and the other is filled with 1000 fill power down. The 1000 fill power down jacket will be lighter and more packable. In general, 550 to 700 fill power is considered to be of good quality. However, EX Down surpasses that with 800 to 1000 fill power.

High quality down with outstanding thermal properties, even with a minimal amount

A comparison of down balls in standard 550FP down and 1000FP down

The amount of down required to make a down jacket with the same thermal performance

Montbell's EX Down is sourced solely from waterfowl farmed in places with harsh winters and significant temperature fluctuations. Compared to standard down, the down balls are considerably larger and more dense. This allows EX Down to capture more 'dead air,' which keeps you warm. Among our EX Down, 1000 Fill Power EX Down has the largest down balls, and is able to keep you warm with a minimal amount of down. Compared to standard 550 Fill Power down, by using 1000 Fill Power EX Down we can make a garment the same warmth with about half the amount of down, making the garment lighter and more compact.

Ballistic Airlight

Ballistic Airlight is a nylon that is ultra thin and ultra lightweight, yet has incredible abrasion resistance. Because each individual fiber is tightly woven to create a fine, supple fabric. In addition, the fibers are crimped to provide excellent stretch and feel comfortable against the skin.

Aqua-Tect Zipper

Weather-resistant Aqua-Tect Zipper keeps out water without storm flaps to reduce weight.

WINDSTOPPER fabrics by GORE-TEX LABS

Diagram showing the 3-layer structure of GORE-TEX material. The outer material blocks rain and wind, while the middle GORE-TEX membrane provides waterproof and breathable functions. Arrows indicate moisture release and air flow, visually explaining the balance of waterproofing and breathability.

WINDSTOPPER fabrics provide lightweight warmth by combining total windproofness and weather resistance, while still maintaining breathability. Moisture and body heat are able to easily escape through WINDSTOPPER fabric's billions of pores that are 900 times larger than water vapor molecules. It is these physical properties of the membrane that help prevent overheating and perspiration build-up, allowing you to maintain comfort in challenging conditions.

Down Sourcing

At Montbell, we source down from both the European and Asian markets to satisfy a variety of characteristics (supply/availability, low cost, consistent quality, humane practices, etc.) and maintain our lofty standards. Every season we seek to balance the superior quality for which we are known and the lowest possible raw materials cost. We change down sourcing companies frequently to insure that our customers have access to superior products at the lowest price possible. In the course of these efforts, Montbell never purchases down from operations that practice "live-plucking" methods. We only utilize down plumes and feathers collected as a by-product of water fowl raised to meet the demands of the food industry.

We will continue to look for sources of down that maximize value to our customers and allow Montbell products to perform at the highest level.

Washing Instructions

USE DOWN SPECIFIC DETERGENT
USE NET
IF NOT FULLY SUBMERGED IN SOAPY WATER, PRESS DOWN ON ITEM BY HAND.
WHEN DRYING, REMOVE ITEM FROM LAUNDRY NET AND PLACE IN DRYER. DRYING TIME VARIES BY ITEM. WHILE DRYING, CHECK ON ITEM SEVERAL TIMES TO ENSURE EXCESSIVE HEAT IS NOT BEING APPLIED.
IF DOWN IS CLUMPING, GENTLY PAT WITH BOTH HANDS TO EVENLY LOOSEN.

Ignis Down Parka Men's - Western Size

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