- Which down jackets keep you warmer: natural or synthetic down?
- How to choose your synthetic down jacket? The choice of weight matters
- How do you know if a natural down jacket is warm?
- Long, short, furry women’s down jacket…: which one to choose for winter 2023-2024?
With the arrival of cold weather, we naturally turn to the warmest materials in our wardrobe. From our sweaters, to our sweaters, to our socks and down jackets, the choice of our clothing is essential to staying warm this season. But it is not always easy to know which down jacket to choose. As you will have understood, the down jacket is the item that should not be neglected. Both trendy, cozy and warm, it represents one of the essentials in our wardrobe to get through the season without getting sick. Preview on the catwalks of Fashion Week fall-winter 2023-2024 at Miu Miu And Victoria Thomas, the down jacket, which continues to reinvent itself over the years, will be your best friend this season. Moreover, this “puffy jacket” has conquered our fashionistas, from Angèle to Céline Dion via Hailey Bieber or Rihanna. Mini or maxi down jacket, ultra-colorful, printed, metallic… This winter it-piece is available endlessly, endlessly and for all body types. However, some models prove to be more insulating than others. To avoid unpleasant surprises, especially if you buy your jacket on a merchant site, it is better to take a closer look at the materials, the filling or even its insulation. Overview of the things you need to know to choose it wisely.
Which down jackets keep you warmer: natural or synthetic down?
To choose THE ideal down jacket to face the lowest temperatures without shivering, we are more interested in insulation. The latter can be made of natural down, made of goose or duck feathers, or of a synthetic material with insulating microfibers of the polyester type. If the first option has the advantage of offering a higher heat/weight ratio and better resistance, it is sold more expensive and can however lose its insulating power as soon as it rains. Synthetic materials are less efficient from a thermal point of view, but the latter will resist rain much better and are more affordable. Only problem ? Their quality. Thus, their lifespan will be shorter.
How to choose your synthetic down jacket? The choice of weight matters
To assess the level of warmth provided by a synthetic down jacket, you must rely on what is called the weight, the quantity of synthetic used. For a warm down jacket, you will need to opt for a gram of at least 80g/m2. Below this threshold, the insulating conditions will not be sufficiently significant. Rather, they will be accent jackets, perfect for the city or fall. Unfortunately, weight is not available on all synthetic down jacket labels. In this case, it is better to go to the store and test the product to avoid being disappointed or rely on the thickness of the chosen model.
How do you know if a natural down jacket is warm?
If it is a natural down jacket, the mechanics are not quite the same. The higher the fill power of the down, the warmer it will be. This is measured in cuin, the unit of measurement for heat-to-weight ratio. The higher this index, the more efficient the down jacket will be from a thermal point of view. “Between 300 and 500 cuin: the down jacket is of average quality and does not retain heat very well. Between 500 and 700 cuin: the down is good quality, the insulation is then efficient. Above 800 cuin: the down jacket offers exceptional performance”, can we read on the site Left handFrench brand of personalized clothing for professionals.
Long, short, furry women’s down jacket: which one to choose to be stylish this winter 2023-2024?
While last season, down jackets with a defined waistline remained the ideal option, this year, short and oversized pieces are more relevant for fall-winter 2023-2024. At Victoria Tomas that’s how we like them, but others like Max Mara, prefer them in an XXL and colorful version like scarves for their style and comfort (big duvet effect guaranteed!). This winter, colors are definitely there, both on your shoes and on your down jackets. After the success of red this fall, make way for: pastel pink, brown and silver which couldn’t be more trendy this season. To enhance a more classic look, you can opt for metallic down jackets or mix different materials. Originality guaranteed! As for it, furry down jackets are certainly all the rage within the fashion sphere, fitting perfectly into the trend of “slavic girl”. So, which model will you choose to brave the cold? Down or synthetic? Lightweight fashion piece or with thermal protection?