Fundamentals

The United States Army Research Laboratory approached Albany International Inc., our former parent company, to develop a water-resistant synthetic alternative to goose and duck down.

After one year of research and development, we patented the first synthetic microfiber for apparel, and PrimaLoft was born.

L.L.Bean and Polo Ralph Lauren become the first brands to make PrimaLoft available to consumers.

PrimaLoft® insulated jackets were part of the layering system L.L.Bean used to outfit the Mt. Everest Peace Climb led by Jim Whittaker, who became the first-ever American to summit Everest in 1963.

Over the past 40 years, PrimaLoft’s commitment to delivering the highest-performing synthetic insulations on the market has earned the trust of more than 950 global brands.