How to choose a women's down jacket for the winter?

A walk along a snowy alley or a fun snowy mess with friends scare the cold and cold? Winter is not a reason to change an active lifestyle to the warmth of a home plaid. When you do not want to deny yourself winter pleasures due to frost, you need to decide how to choose a down jacket for the winter for women, so that it is comfortable and warm. With an incredibly large assortment of jackets and down jackets presented in stores, it is very difficult to choose a really high-quality thing, so you should be aware of some nuances. In this article we will try to tell you about them, so that it is easier for you to find a really good down jacket.

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Filler

When choosing a down jacket for the winter, the main parameter is its filler, since the amount of heat that this thing can save will depend on its qualities. So, the padding in down jackets happens like that.

Fluff:

• As a rule, this is a fluff of waterfowl - goose, duck, swan, eider. On the labels it is indicated as “Down”, however, in its pure form it is rarely used due to its high cost.
• Often, a different bird feather is added to it - in this case, the label should have the inscription “Feather”.

Important! The ratio in percent of down and feather is indicated in the numerical fraction 70/30, 80/20. The heat-insulating qualities achieve the greatest effect even at a ratio of 75/25, so a higher indicator will not make sense. The more “even” the indicated fraction, the warmer this jacket is designed for warmer weather.

Woolen batting or cotton wool

For this filler, the label will say “Wool” or “Cotton” - these are also quite warm materials. However, after several washes, a product with such a filler may lose its properties.

Important! Such models are the cheapest.

Synthetic winterizer

The tag will say “Polyester”. Its distinctive quality is its fragility - after a couple of washings its heat-preserving properties are lost.

Hollofiber or Sintepuh

The heir to the best qualities of synthetic winterizer and fluff is an anti-allergenic and environmentally friendly product that has high heat conservation and low hygroscopicity, good air circulation. In addition, such a filler is able to very quickly restore shape after crushing.

Isosoft

It is considered a leader among modern European fillers. Heat is maintained due to the microcellular structure of the material. Its heat-insulating ability can be compared with 4 layers of syntepon. It is easily restored after washing and quickly restores shape after compression. Hypoallergenic.

Important! To indicate the internal filler, a small bag with a thermal insulation image should be hung on the label of the down jacket, which will make it possible to see the internal composition and understand which down jacket is better.

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Filler Distribution

Which down jacket is better - light or heavy? For good thermal insulation of fluff in a jacket, 600 grams of filler is enough. This amount will be able to give the product the required volume and remarkably retain heat.

In order for the distribution of the filler to be uniform and to avoid churning and crushing of the filler, it must be packed in special down bags that are sewn inside the jacket. The insulation should easily move in the block, not puncture the bag and be without lumps.

For natural types of filler, the standard for the processing of fluff DIN EN 12934 - washing, soaking, sterilizing and filtering the material should be indicated.

Important! A musty, specific smell indicates poor-quality or improper processing of the natural component.

For better distribution and fixing, the product is sewn on horizontal blocks or squares. This stitching makes it possible to insert several layers of filler so that the down jacket is less leaky of cold.

Important! Seams should be neat, without sticking strings.

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Material for down jacket:

• To choose a women's down jacket for the winter, you should also know that for the top layer of the product, both natural and synthetic membrane fabrics can be used, which allow air to pass through and prevent moisture from getting inside.

Important! The top layer of a down jacket can be impregnated with special water-repellent protective agents. The degree of protection is marked with the words “Water-proof” - full protection and “water-resistant” - partial protection against rain.

• Lining can be used fabrics with elements of additional protection from the cold, as well as with Teflon-containing impregnation, which prevents the loss of filler.

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The size

Choosing the right size down jacket for women in winter is not an easy task, because depending on the country of origin, there are several metric clothing systems. For example, according to American standards, the size is determined by alphabetic and numerical designations, but according to European standards - only digital.

Important! Turkish models, together with ours, have one system for determining sizes, and there is nothing surprising, since the CIS countries are the largest exporter of Turkish clothing.

In order to choose a down jacket by size, there are several recommendations:

• It is desirable that it be slightly larger than your real body size, since in winter we still wear voluminous sweaters and sweaters, in addition, if the clothes do not fit tightly around the body, then it retains heat much better.
• A man's down jacket must not sit clearly on the shoulders under the bones, such as shirts or jackets, but just below them by 3-5 cm, the reason is the same - because of clothes under the down jacket.
• If we are talking about the length of the hem, then in winter a longer product is more appropriate, and it is better to purchase a demi-season down jacket short. Models for pregnant women - to the knees and below.

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Features of a figure:

• For thinner girls, it is better to wear voluminous models that can give the figure a little cute roundness, for example, from soft down or synthetic winterizer. The best color will be: yellow, white, milky, gray.
• If we select clothes for denser young ladies, then it is desirable to slightly reduce the volume visually - here a fabric of a deep cold color, for example, purple, blue, green or blue, is suitable.

There are several secrets in order to visually reduce the large size:

• White models should be avoided - in the snowy winter they will look even bigger.
• Give preference to fitted models.
• Hidden zippers and seams are very important.

Important! We recommend that you purchase a Chinese-made down jacket of good quality: pronounced shoulders are in fashion there - they will help to divert attention from heavy hips.

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Sewing and accessories

Let's decide what else you should pay attention to understand which down jacket is best to buy for the winter:

• Carefully study the seams of the lining - it must certainly be stitched.
• Pay attention to the presence on the sleeve of an elastic band or a dense knitted cuff - this will prevent the penetration of cold. Many models have a double sleeve - a loose outer and shorter inner, which fits tightly on the wrist.
• It is better to give preference to plastic fittings - in comparison with metal fittings, it will not burn your chin and fingers in the cold.
• The lightning must be closed with a cover on top, otherwise the lock will be strongly blown by cold.
• A detachable insulation is an advantage of a down jacket, as it will be easier to care for. In addition, such a thing can be worn in warmer periods.
• Carefully check all the zippers, buttons and buttons - they must be made in one style solution. Check how they fasten, and also pay attention to the availability of spare fittings, which are often in the same bag as the insulation.
• All fur trim must be detachable, otherwise it will be much more difficult to take care of such a product. Plus, if the fur loses its appearance, you can’t just unfasten it and wear a down jacket on.

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Down Jacket Care

It is not enough to know how to choose the right down jacket for the winter women, you still need to figure out how to care for it. Only with proper care will a thing serve you for a long time and can protect it even in severe frosts.

Wash

The washing must be carried out at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees, in the gentle spin mode with the addition of a special gentle detergent that has antibacterial qualities.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to soak the down jacket, since the effect of water on it should be short-lived.

Together with a down jacket it is advisable to put two or three tennis balls in the washing machine - they will beat the fluff well, preventing it from falling into lumps.

Drying

Drying should be carried out in expanded form on a balcony or in a well-ventilated room. You just need to lay the jacket on a thick terry towel and wait until the towel can absorb all the moisture. Periodically, the product must be turned over.

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Having put into practice the above tips and recommendations, you can easily choose a down jacket for women for winter. Also, do not forget about proper care, and then your jacket will serve you for many years.