PrimaLoft Inc., a provider of high-performance insulations, fabrics and yarns, partnered with L.L.Bean to debut PrimaLoft Gold Insulation with Cross Core technology. Patent-pending PrimaLoft Gold Insulation with Cross Core fuses aerogel technology with PrimaLoft Gold Insulation.
L.L.Bean’s Ultralight Aero Sleeping Bag and Packaway line of coats, jackets and vests will be the first products to feature the Cross Core series, arriving at retail spring 2018. The new Cross Core series will be available industry-wide fall 2019.
“The PrimaLoft Cross Core series is a significant advancement in our technological capabilities,” said Mike Joyce, president and CEO of PrimaLoft Inc. “This first iteration in the series results in apparel that is warmer than existing insulations by 11 to 52 percent, while remaining just as lightweight. L.L.Bean has been a long-term partner since the late 1980’s. In fact, in 1990, L.L.Bean brought the first commercially available PrimaLoft insulated garment to retail. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with an iconic brand and trusted partner.”
Since 1990, PrimaLoft and L.L.Bean have partnered to debut multiple PrimaLoft technologies, including PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Active, PrimaLoft Yarn and PrimaLoft Insulation for footwear.
“PrimaLoft is the leader in insulation innovation providing solutions for our consumers, which is why we continue to collaborate,” said Tom Armstrong, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer at L.L.Bean. “L.L.Bean prides itself in developing best in class products utilizing next generation technologies keeping outdoor enthusiasts comfortable regardless of Mother Nature. We are committed to aligning ourselves with industry leaders – PrimaLoft is an easy choice.”
