Several years ago, traditional fur coats, sheepskin coats, jackets and coats were replaced by comfortable, light, beautiful and practical down jackets. In terms of their characteristics, they are hardly inferior to the rest of outerwear, and a wide range of products and a reasonable price make it possible to acquire models you like without much damage to your budget.
In the wardrobe, you can have several down jackets of different length, color and style for all occasions. With more expensive items of outerwear this will be much more difficult. Down jackets owe their popularity primarily to their lightness, visual appeal and high warming ability.
Features
Down jackets have received their name due to the filler. For insulation used pure fluff or fluff with the addition of feather.
Information about insulation and its percentage is indicated on the label: the higher the percentage of pen content, the lower the cost of the feather jacket.
Most often, duck, goose, eider or swan fluff is used as a filler. The eiderdown is considered the warmest, most expensive and durable. It is very light, keeps warm well. However, down-padded coats, whose filler is pure down, need special care.
Recently, a mixture of natural fluff and synthetic fiber is often used as a filler. This makes washing and drying the product much more convenient. The down jacket dries quickly and returns its original appearance. It is cheaper than models on a clean re and does not cause allergic reactions.
The filler is distributed in a puff in special blocks, usually square. They should not be too large, otherwise the insulation will be distributed unevenly and accumulate in the lower part of the unit.
Models
Puffs compare favorably with other models of outerwear by a huge variety of the model range and colors.
In addition to the classic white, black and gray colors, all sorts of bright colors are extremely popular: red, yellow, green, purple, pink, etc.
Down-padded coats designed in a combination of contrasting colors are in fashion.
The entire range of women's down jackets can be divided into several groups: sports, classic and elegant.
Sports down jackets are made in traditional design and, as a rule, do not have a large number of decorative ornaments. The color scheme can be classic or, on the contrary, bright and saturated.
Classic models are made in an elegant, feminine design. Elongated, slim models are often decorated with fur. It can be used to trim the hood or cuffs.
Elegant models are striking, thanks to a large number of decorative ornaments. Rhinestones, sequins, shiny ribbons, embroidery, applique, original, bright accessories, colored fur, etc. are used for decoration.
One of the most popular styles of down-padded coats is fitted. This model is closest to the body and creates a beautiful, feminine silhouette. Such models are sometimes supplemented with a belt.
Most often there are elongated models up to the middle of the knee or below, but there are also very short down jackets, ideal for sportswomen or car lovers.
Jackets with short sleeves are very popular. Such models are complemented by elongated, fitting gloves.
Branded down jackets
The most popular and well-known companies in the production of outerwear, including down-padded coats, are, as a rule, in states that are familiar with low winter temperatures and cold winds. This, of course, Canada, the United States, the Scandinavian countries, etc.
Moncler
One of the most famous brands is Moncler. The company is positioned as a manufacturer of luxury outerwear. Ultralight down-padded jackets with goose down filler are the trademark of this manufacturer.
Despite its lightness, down jackets perfectly withstand very low temperatures and are suitable for use in regions with the most severe climatic conditions.
Columbia
Another popular brand. The company specializes in the production of sportswear.
All products of this brand are of exceptional quality and a variety of designs.
Tom Tailor
The company is focused on the production of clothing for everyday wear. For sewing materials and accessories of the highest quality are used.
Classic and modern models, original design and affordable prices make this brand one of the most popular and popular today.
Nike
Warm, fashionable, beautiful down jackets from the Nike company perfectly are suitable for severe Russian conditions. Production of outerwear is made with the most modern technologies and the latest fashion trends.
With hood
The hood is an indispensable element of not only sports down jackets, but also models for everyday wear.
Deep, comfortable hoods, trimmed with natural or artificial fur, will reliably hide from wind and snow and will become a real decoration of any model.
Some models of down jackets are equipped with detachable hoods for easy wearing and subsequent washing.
Fashion trends
In a fashion down jacket feminine silhouette. The elongated models of fitted style with a belt and without it are relevant.
Fake down jacket. Externally, it is very reminiscent of a flared coat, an autumn raincoat or a lightweight parka. These jackets can be worn in warm winter or in spring and autumn. Most often performed in black.
The trend of the season - the combination of several materials. Popular down jackets decorated with leather, wool, fur or textiles.
These jackets look very stylish and original. Inserts can have a color contrasting to the main product, such a down jacket looks very impressive.
Outerwear down-padded coats with natural and artificial fur became fashionable. The fur edge on the hood or collar will not only give the product an expensive and beautiful look, it will also warm you up perfectly on the most frosty days.
How to choose a stylish, beautiful and warm model?
In order not to be mistaken with the choice of a beautiful, high-quality and the warmest down jacket, just remember a few simple rules:
- Filler. When choosing a down jacket, be sure to pay attention to the percentage ratio of down and feather. Rarely found 100% fluff, this is the most expensive model. Most often you can see down jackets with a percentage ratio of down and feather - 70/30 or 80/20. The lower the percentage of down content, the colder the down jacket. As a heater, both down and artificial fillers can be used: synthetic winterizer, holofiber, isosoft, etc. Synthetic fillers perfectly retain their shape, they are hypoallergenic.
- Length. Owners of miniature growth should not opt for models of down jackets below the knee length. From this growth will be even less. Ideal - shortened down jacket length not lower than the middle of the knee. In order to beautifully designate the waist line, the belt or belt must exactly match it.
- Style. Owners of magnificent forms should pay attention to the down jackets straight cut. Perfectly fit models with vertical stripes, which visually stretched silhouette. Shortened models, especially sports options with cuffs on the bottom of the product, are not desirable.
- Quality. The seams should be clear and level, without distortions.The filler should be evenly distributed over the entire surface of the down jacket, do not stick out, do not prick and not cause inconvenience when trying on. Fittings must be durable and not jammed when fitting.
- Down jacket should not be too tight to the body. This is outerwear, it is meant that a warm jacket or sweater will be put on under it.