Thinsulate

3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation – a Premium insulation choice for footwear

Thinsulate™ insulation works in footwear‚ including winter boots‚ hiking boots‚ hunting boots‚ or casual shoes‚ because it doesn't bog boots down with weight and the fibers absorb less than 1 percent of their weight in water. This means it’s not only one of the lightest synthetic insulations on the market‚ but it helps keep feet warm even in damp conditions. So‚ look for Thinsulate™ insulation in warm boots or shoes that need to hold up to cool or cold temperatures and damp conditions. It also comes in different gram weights to provide the right warmth for your activity‚ so use the guidelines below to select the appropriate footwear.

Recommended grams of 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation for footwear:

  • 200 grams* for cool conditions or high activity levels – Recommended for work boots‚ hiking boots‚ rubber bottom boots‚ hunting boots‚ snowboard boots‚ alpine ski boots‚ or athletic winter boots.
  • 400 grams* for cold conditions or moderate activity levels – Recommended for rubber bottom boots‚ hiking boots‚ PAC boots‚ hunting boots‚ or work boots.
  • 600 grams* for very cold conditions – Recommended for hiking boots‚ work boots‚ hunting boots‚ or PAC boots.

* Grams per square meter of insulation