How to choose a good quality down jacket?

Winter, winter, winter, it's snowing, it's snowing, it's snowing... and even when it's not snowing, this time of year I think everyone has a need for warmth, but also for comfort and good style.All these criteria are met by a good quality down jacket.Excellent thermal insulation properties, lightweight and fashionable design...

Down jacket is absolutely the only right choice in the winter season, but is every?To choose one of good quality, it is worth paying attention to two main criteria.

What is the best down jacket filling

Down jackets with three types of filling are available: feathers, down, polyester silicone fibers.

Down (marked on the product label as: "down") is formed by natural and finest feathers, which are obtained from the breast area and wings of ducks or geese.The most desirable is goose down, which, however, due to its lower availability, significantly increases the price of the jacket.Due to its three-dimensionality, small volume and lightness, down filling is characterized by the most excellent thermal insulation properties - this means that the jacket filled with it "breathes", guarantees the highest thermal comfort, but without the risk of overheating.

Feathers (labeled on the product label as: "feather") is a natural filling also obtained from the feathers of waterfowl, usually ducks or geese.They consist of both feathers and the down in their lower parts.Jackets filled with feathers are heavier than those with down alone, but they still have very good thermal insulation properties, although they are lower than feathers alone.

Polyester silicone fibers (labeled as: "polyester" on the product label) is a synthetic filling made of polyester fibers coated with silicone.It is characterized by similar properties to natural down.It is lightweight and retains heat well, although it must first warm up from the body, meaning it does not provide immediate thermal comfort as with natural-fill jackets.However, it has a number of other advantages, such as anti-allergenic properties, mold resistance.In addition, it is more durable and easier to clean, since usually jackets with such filling can be washed in the washing machine.

What material is the best down jackets made of

Of no use even the best filling if the top layer of the jacket is of low quality.Good quality down jackets are sewn from durable and waterproof material that protects the filling from getting wet.Otherwise down or feathers will lose their thermal properties.Cotton, which absorbs moisture, will not perform well in this role.The most optimal fabrics are polyester or nylon, or polyamide, which are known for their resistance to even the harshest weather conditions.Additional coating of the top layer with Teflon will effectively protect against dirt and moisture and increase the durability.

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