Comments on: The Natural Insulator of the Future: Asclepias https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/ Outdoor Gear Guides, Stories & Reviews Sat, 18 Jul 2020 18:46:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.9 By: Kelsey Begg https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-488 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:28:27 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-488 In reply to Christa M. Davison.

Hello Christa, feel free to do some research on the internet. We do not have access to the Milkweed seeds as an external company was growing the milkweed for the Quartz Co. jackets.

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By: Christa M. Davison https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-487 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 02:16:19 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-487 I’m interested in growing milkweed for this purpose. Where can I get seeds that would best suit garment / insulation uses. There are many varieties. I live in BC at altitude (3000 ft). Is there a variety that would do well here? If so, can you point me in the right direction? Thanks.

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By: Kelsey Begg https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-486 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:13:07 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-486 In reply to Brent Marcinyshyn.

Hi there, unfortunately, we do not have access to the sheets of milkweed. Your best bet would be to do some personal searching online.

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By: Brent Marcinyshyn https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-485 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:05:51 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-485 Does anyone at your company know who I can contact to purchase the milkweed insulation in sheets or rolls? I am interested in using the material in the manufacturing of mattresses.

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By: Kelsey Begg https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-484 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:11:01 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-484 In reply to James Pogue.

Hey James, milkweed insulated gloves would certainly be fantastic! I am not aware if they are currently in the product pipeline although I do know there should be some new products added to the milkweed line this upcoming season so stay tuned!

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By: James Pogue https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-483 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:47:30 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-483 Gloves … I need some winter gloves that will really keep my hands warm. Do you produce them or are they in the product pipeline?

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By: Kelsey Begg https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-482 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:09:12 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-482 In reply to Bill Wilson.

Hey Bill, this is just the start of milkweed insulation so it’s possible we’ll see it used in a variety of products in the future.

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By: Bill Wilson https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-481 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 01:32:36 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-481 Could you possibly make something a little less expensive so people could try this out? I’ve considered purchasing a down toque, but I’d be happy to try milkweed instead. Or mittens maybe?

What about sleeping bags? Backpackers would jump all over gear made with something that insulates as well as (or better than) down but is moisture-tolerant and retains insulation even when compressed.

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By: Kelsey Begg https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-480 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:06:57 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-480 In reply to Jordan.

Great questions Jordan. This insulation is still very new and we are constantly learning more as it evolves so only time will tell. As for pricing, we are a retailer so it would be more on the manufacturing level regarding pricing. The concept is still very new so it’s possible that production costs may fluctuate as it becomes a norm.

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By: Jordan https://kinsta.altitude-sports.com/en/natural-insulator-future-asclepias/#comment-479 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 18:26:19 +0000 https://altitude-blog.com/?p=52998#comment-479 Very cool concept and potential here. If it performs as well as promised, will it be replacing synthetic versions like primaloft, coreloft, or thermatek? And will we see a decrease in price compared to higher end clothing that price gouges for its materials?

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