Winter is coming, so it's time to take care of buying a quality and warm down jacket. In order to make the right choice, you need to remember the main signs of a good product.
So, a good down jacket should:
1. To be out of real fluff. To verify this, look for the words "down" and "feather" (down and feather) on the tag. The more down and the less feather, the warmer it will be in the winter in this down jacket. Also, each self-respecting manufacturer attaches to the product a small bag with filler, which was used when sewing. If this sample is not, then it is worth thinking about the quality of a down jacket.
2. Be properly stitched. In order for the fluff to lie evenly and not slide into lumps, it is sewed on a typewriter. It is better if the sections of the down jacket are no more than 25x25 cm. You also need to probe each department with down to identify lumps and other imperfections. It is unacceptable if the pen is felt, it will prick and cause discomfort when worn.
3. Keep in shape. Good fluff after compression is instantly restored and takes its previous shape. Also on the tag of a good down jacket look for the letters FP (compression ratio). It should be more than 500-550.
4. To have high-quality fittings. Be sure to check the zipper (buttons, Velcro, if any). It is good if a spare kit of accessories is attached to the down jacket.
5. Have cuffs. The cuffs prevent the cold from getting into the sleeves, which is why it is much warmer in a down jacket with cuffs.
