TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Type KK ORIGINAL
AUGUST 2016

Product Description Available Widths

3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation (Type KK) is an economical, 60" (1.52 m) roll nominal width with a 2" (5.1 cm) inside
100% polyester mid-loft insulation. It may be quilted using diameter core of 58" (1.475 m) nominal length. Please refer
conventional quilting equipment. to comment in “Roll Handling Instructions” section of this
Technical Data Sheet.
Intended Uses
Properties
General wear, sportswear and workwear. This is not
intended for footwear or accessories (handwear, Typical Values* 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation (Type KK)
headwear, etc.).
Thickness
Fiber Composition Basis Weight ASTM D 5736
Thermal Resistance
(Rcf ) ASTM F 1868
Product (± 20%) @ 0.002 psi
Procedure C
U.S. Convention: ISO Convention: Designation (0.014 kPa)
Insulation: Insulation:
g/m² oz/yd² cm inch clo R-value m² °K/W
100% Polyester 100% polyester
KK60 60 1.8 ≥ 0.4 ≥ 0.16 ≥ 1.0 ≥ 0.9 ≥ 0.15
Flammability
KK80 80 2.4 ≥ 0.6 ≥ 0.24 ≥ 1.3 ≥ 1.1 ≥ 0.20
Class 1 — Normal Flammability per procedure in 16 CFR
KK100 100 2.9 ≥ 0.8 ≥ 0.31 ≥ 1.6 ≥ 1.4 ≥ 0.25
Part 1610, Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
KK140 140 4.1 ≥ 1.1 ≥ 0.43 ≥ 2.1 ≥ 1.8 ≥ 0.33
Warmth While Damp
KK180 180 5.3 ≥ 1.5 ≥ 0.59 ≥ 2.6 ≥ 2.3 ≥ 0.40
Individual fibers absorb less than 1% by weight of water.
Retains most of its insulating ability even under damp *
Values represent the averages of the population of lots at date of publication
conditions.
( 0.18 °C × m2 × hr )
Clo (Rcf) =
K cal
Restricted Substances
3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation
(Type KK) meets the harmful
substances requirements of
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and has
been awarded the OEKO-TEX®
Certificate for Product Class 1 by
Hohenstein Institutes (meets the
human-ecological requirements of the standard
presently established for baby articles).
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Type KK
Construction Guidelines GUIDELINES FOR GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
Allow 24 hours for recovery of 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation
GENERAL MANUFACTURING GUIDELINES (Type KK) after removal from vacuum pack.
3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation products need to be properly 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation (Type KK) may be quilted using
used in order to produce their intended benefits in conventional quilting equipment. Quilt spacings less than
apparel and related articles. For this reason, specifiers, 4" are not recommended in order to maintain maximum
garment manufacturers and converters need to abide by warmth. Channel quilts of 4" to 7" are recommended.
the construction guidelines and care instructions in this Thorough garment testing is necessary for quilt
Technical Data Sheet, as well as by the proper end-article dimensions outside of the recommended range.
placement and coverage guidelines in the Product Usage
Requirements (PUR) brochure. It is primarily the garment For scrims, please consult your 3M sales representative.
manufacturer’s/designer’s responsibility to assure their end Fiber migration should be expected with textured fabrics,
customers’ satisfaction by: micro-coated fabrics or taffetas, especially for constructions
having less than 86 picks per inch/34 picks per cm (or
1. Selecting appropriate shell and lining fabrics, including having a total thread count of less than 190 threads per
findings and recommended scrims for the intended inch/75 threads per cm). Applications with textured, coated
application. or waterproof breathable fabrics may also cause abrasion
2. Following the construction guidelines supplied by 3M due to surface friction. All constructions, regardless of pick
for the design and manufacture of each garment. count, should be evaluated for fiber migration following
3. Determination of the proper care instructions (taking the previously stated instructions.
into account 3M recommended care instructions)
and creation of the appropriate label to be sewn into ROLL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
each garment. Lay flat, do not stand on end. Allow 24 hours for recovery
after vacuum pack is removed. Note: The core is about
GENERAL FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS 2.25 cm shorter in length than the width of the insulation
The 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation family of products does product on each side; take this into account when mounting
not require downproof fabrics in most instances. However, and unwinding the roll to prevent damage to the sides.
when using 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation with fabrics that are
not downproof, the potential for fiber migration should be
determined.
• Fiber migration due to wash durability can be detected by
sewing a pillow of the garment components — following
the construction guidelines — and washing it five times as
recommended. Observe the fabric surface for protruding
fiber ends.
• Fiber migration caused by other mechanisms can be
assessed by submitting fabric samples to the
3M laboratory through 3M sales representatives.
The use of fiberproof scrims to separate the insulation from
textured shell or lining fabrics, coated, micro-coated, or
waterproof breathable fabrics is required when needed to
prevent fiber migration. This can be accomplished by adding
scrim(s) during the garment construction process when
necessary.
When using coated, micro-coated, or waterproof breathable
fabrics, the durability of the insulation is decreased because
of surface friction and because water cannot be flushed
through the garment and an intervening layer of scrim
should be used against such fabrics. Durability may also be
enhanced by providing a means via openings or vents at
the bottom of a garment through which water can be easily
expelled to minimize stress on the insulation during agitation
and water extraction.
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Type KK
For questions, contact 3M Home Care Division Customer Care Instructions
Service at 651-575-6694.

CAUTION
Garments made with 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation (Type KK)
To reduce the inhalation of fibers or airborne dust, always use an
appropriate respirator when the cutting or processing of rolls is expected
may be home machine washed depending on the garment
to produce fibrous or airborne dust. manufacturer’s recommendation. Care instructions from
the garment manufacturer need to be followed to ensure
integrity of the overall garment.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
MACHINE WASH ONLY GARMENTS:
+ Machine wash cold (30 °C, 85 °F), delicate cycle. Use only
non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry, low heat.
Do not steam press. Steam only or use cool iron.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
WARRANTY: In the event any 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation product is found to be defective in material, workmanship or not in conformance with any express warranty
for a specific purpose, 3M’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be to repair, replace or refund the purchase price of such parts or products upon timely
notification thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored, maintained and used in accordance with 3M’s written instructions.
EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY: THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, EXCEPT OF TITLE AND AGAINST PATENT INFRINGEMENT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except as provided above, 3M shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special or
consequential, arising out of the sale, use or misuse of 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation products or the user’s inability to use such products. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH
HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE.
3M’s general terms and conditions also apply to the sale of this product.
3M may change the product, specifications and availability of the product as improvements are made: therefore, user should contact 3M for latest information before
specifying the product.
All 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation rolls and 3M™ Thinsulate™ Featherless Insulation bags are produced within strict dimensional and weight tolerance specifications.
However, changes in environment and other factors may cause the final dimensions and/or bag weights to shift, shrink, or otherwise change up to a maximum of
±4% during handling or shipment.
Please allow products to recover 24 hours after vacuum pack is removed.

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