Some tips to choose a utilitarian down jacket

Some tips to choose a utilitarian down jacket

With winter coming approaching, it’s a good idea to keep out the cold winter months with a genuine down jacket. However, with so many down jackets on offer, how do you make sure you choose the right one and not an inferior alternative? Here are some good tips when shopping for a down jacket:

Style:

Stylish and sensible jackets are the top elements you should consider.

Price:

Medium priced jackets are more likely to be good quality. If the price is low, the quality can’t be always be guaranteed.

Down content:

Down content is related to the jacket’s warmth. Generally, up to 70% down content is better.

Resilience:

The down power is better if it reinstate very quickly when you grab the down jacket and then loose it. In contrast, bad resilience down jacket is heavier.

Down proof capability:

The down fabric should be down proofed. A good down jacket would not have down coming out when you tap or shake it. However, it is normal for some down to come through the stitching.

Air permeability:

If a down jacket has bad air permeability, the sweat produce when you wear the jacket will make it uncomfortable to wear. This can result in the jacket becoming smelly.

Accessories

Normally, a down jacket has many accessories like zipper, button and so on. You should check if all is elegant, smooth and suitable tightness.