A pile of cotton on a chair? Nope, it's Dupont™ Sorona® padding. The Sorona® padding is partly made from plant fibers, lightweight, and breathable so perfect for puffer jackets.

Sorona® is a high-performance fiber that requires 30% less energy to produce compared to non-renewable nylon fibers. Sorona® is 37% plant-based (corn) and made by combining three ingredients: corn starch, sugar, and a special enzyme. The whole process includes 3 necessary steps:
- Crops are harvested, and sugar or glucose is extracted.
- Fermentation produces PDO (1,3-Propanediol) by naturally replacing chemical synthesis.
- The Bio-PDO is then treated with a TPA (terephthalic acid) solution, creating a chemical bond.

Due to heat, UV rays, or chlorine exposure, Sorona® polymer-based fiber provides ideal comfort stretch performance with no breaking down over time. And it's also this process that gives Sorona® the bright white color.

You can find Sorona® padding in all our puffer jackets, and to determine how densely the puffer is filled, just check the GSM value. The higher the GSM number, the more padding and, consequently, the more warmth.

Using Sorona® is the way to make puffer jackets that feels like walking out of your house in the morning, still snuggled up in your duvet! And yes, we normally design our puffers with the padding on top of the front pockets, so your hands will stay nice and warm down there.

Polyester is a versatile synthetic fiber made from petroleum-based polymers, widely used in the textile industry for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and quick-drying properties. It can be made into various fabrics, from smooth outer materials to soft and cozy teddy fleece styles, as well as linings inside garments.

At Selfhood, we use polyester for its strength and versatility, incorporating it into outer materials, teddy fleece styles, and linings to deliver durable, warm, and long-lasting fabrics. Its tough fibers help your outerwear last for years.

Whenever possible, we prioritize recycled polyester to reduce environmental impact and support more responsible fashion choices.

Cotton is a natural fiber obtained from the cotton plant. Known for its softness, breathability, and comfort, it is a favored choice in clothing. Cotton fabrics effectively absorb moisture, helping to keep the wearer cool and dry.

We use it both on its own and blended with other materials in outerwear fabrics because cotton delivers natural comfort and durability. From shirts and jersey to outerwear, cotton provides a soft touch and long-lasting wear. Whenever possible, we choose organic cotton to promote better farming practices and minimize environmental impact.

Nylon is a strong and lightweight synthetic fabric known for its durability and quick-drying ability. It resists shrinking and stretching, so garments made with nylon keep their shape well over time. Plus, nylon can resist everyday wear and rubbing, helping your clothes stay looking new longer.

At Selfhood, we use nylon in many of our outerwear styles because it offers effective protection against wind and water. The nylon fabric is woven or knitted together with other materials to allow some flexibility, giving you enough stretch to move comfortably without feeling restricted. This combination of strength, protection, and comfort makes nylon an excellent choice for everyday outerwear that you can rely on year after year.

Acrylic is a synthetic fiber known for being lightweight, warm, and soft, making it ideal for winter wear.

We use acrylic blended with other materials in our winter accessories like beanies, mittens, and scarves. This combination helps create cozy, comfortable pieces that keep you warm and maintain their shape and color season after season.

Spandex is a stretchy synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity.

We blend spandex into our beanies and other winter accessories to ensure a comfortable, snug fit that moves with you. This added stretch helps our accessories stay securely in place while maintaining their shape over time, providing both flexibility and lasting wear.

Linen comes from the flax plant. It is known for its smooth and unbranched stem, which makes it ideal for fiber production. After the flax plant has been harvested, the stalk is air-dried in an oven and then baked. The fibers are now ready to be combed, which means they go through a chemical process where the different layers of the stem are sorted. To make linen, only the inner core is needed.

The fibers are now ready to be spun into yarn, which can be used to make several different textiles/fabrics, but most often it is used for weaving. The process for flax is relatively complicated and time-consuming. Depending on how fine a material you want, it must go through several processes, as linen itself is a very stiff material.

We decided to introduce linen as a new material for producing shirts because it is lightweight, breathable, and made to handle the summer heat. Its natural moisture-wicking and quick-drying capabilities make it the go-to fabric when temperatures rise. Linen is also low impact because it requires less water and fewer chemicals to grow compared to many other fibers. It is comfortable and only gets softer with time.

3M™ Thinsulate™ is a high-performance insulation made from 78% recycled materials, with the remaining 22% consisting of virgin polyester and polypropylene fibers.

It is engineered to keep you warm in thin layers while staying lightweight, breathable, and efficient. Commonly used in outdoor apparel, gloves, footwear, and sleeping bags, Thinsulate™ is trusted for reliable warmth without bulk. That's why we use Thinsulate padding in our more streamlined coats, where we can keep a sleek design while creating outerwear warm enough for winter.