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title: "#38 News from Patizon – on down quilts and membrane products – Jan Haráč"
description: "What's the difference between a quilt and a sleeping bag? Why combine a membrane with down? How is outdoor gear tested? A podcast with Jan Haráč, co-founder of Patizon."
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# #38 News from Patizon – on down quilts and membrane products – Jan Haráč

Authors: Petra Kovalčíková

Date: 2025-04-04

What's the difference between a quilt and a sleeping bag? Why combine a membrane with down? How is outdoor gear tested? A podcast with Jan Haráč, co-founder of Patizon.

Come dive into the world of outdoor gear with us once again 🏕️. For the second time, our Život na treku podcast welcomes Jan Haráč, co-founder of Patizon and one of the top experts on down gear in the Czech Republic.

Patizon is known above all for its lightweight, packable sleeping bags, which rank among the very best not only in the Czech Republic but abroad as well. This time, we take a look with Honza at their hot new products 🔥 – **down quilts** and **membrane products**.

In the podcast, we go from the practical basics all the way to advanced details. What will you learn in the conversation?

- **What exactly is a quilt?** Why choose one, and who is it ideal for?
- **Quilt model lines 😴** – how they differ, what they're used for, and what makes them unique.
- **Membrane jackets and sleeping bags** – why it makes sense to combine a membrane 💧 with down 🪶, how such products are tested, and what their pros and cons are.
- **Development and innovation** 🔬 – how long it takes to bring a new product to perfection and how products are tested in real-world conditions.
- **Sustainability** ♻️ – how Patizon approaches recycled materials, water-repellent DWR treatments, and environmentally friendly manufacturing.
- **Trends and the future of outdoor gear** 🚀 – where are the design and technology of sleeping bags and clothing heading?

🎧 Tune in to this episode with Honza, packed with fascinating facts, technical details, and behind-the-scenes insights into developing top-tier outdoor gear!

Check out Patizon products on our website 💛 👉 [Patizon](/b/patizon)

You can check out Patizon quilts here:

- 👉 [G Quilt](/p/patizon-g-quilt-350)
- 👉 [Multi Quilt](/p/patizon-multi-quilt-250)

**🎧 Where can you listen to us?**

- YouTube – [https://youtu.be/WSBA1yzelqE](https://youtu.be/WSBA1yzelqE)
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0al6FcvOJIWCDtne84BPU4)
- [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/38-novinky-od-patizonu-o-p%C3%A9%C5%99ov%C3%BDch-quiltech-a/id1612950422?i=1000702210342)

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSBA1yzelqE)

🧔‍♂️ Jan Haráč – [www.patizon.com](https://www.patizon.com)

## 📖 Chapters

00:00 – Intro  
00:37 – What's new  
02:47 – Why quilts?  
06:31 – What is a quilt?  
11:56 – Model lines  
14:39 – Multi Quilt  
18:27 – Down fill weight  
22:09 – Where to take it next?  
23:53 – Development and features  
32:10 – Thermal comfort  
35:18 – Membranes and the collaboration with Tilak  
39:17 – Membrane down jackets  
41:04 – Membrane sleeping bags  
52:00 – Standards and testing  
54:33 – Downsides of membranes  
56:46 – Sustainability and a responsible approach  
1:03:37 – DWR treatment  
1:08:23 – Recycled materials  
1:19:55 – Innovation and trends  
1:23:14 – Wrap-up

- [Patizon G Quilt 350](/p/patizon-g-quilt-350.md)
- [Patizon Multi Quilt 250](/p/patizon-multi-quilt-250.md)

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