Down jackets are really a very simple idea: Take the lightest, most waterproof, most cushioned, most protective (too many mosts?) insulation materials in the natural world, and use it to make functional clothes.
The idea is so simple, and so useful, that the American Army changed their rules to allow the inventor to put his company’s logo on their clothing. But imagine coming up with that idea for the first time? And imagine who invented it?
A Down Jacket is a fantastic purchase for anyone, here our top 10 reasons why you should buy one.
We’ll guide you through purchasing to caring for a Down Jacket, answering all your questions so that you’ll leave with the perfect product for you. Take a look at our top posts to get you started.
Thought down jackets were all the same? Think again. Down jackets have a surprising range of features, from the design of the hood to the number and type of pockets. We’ve listed the features that we think are important for you to consider when buying a down jacket. First and foremost, think about what features you really need, as inevitably the price of the jacket tends to increase with the higher number or complexity of the features.
The short answer is no, not really. However, all the down jackets featured on this site are water resistant and will therefore withstand a light shower. Down jackets were originally designed for use in extremely cold mountain and arctic environments where it’s often too cold for rain! Down jackets tend to focus on warmth, including high resistance to wind chill.
Most of the top-brand down jacket makers also produce a down vest, otherwise known as a down bodywarmer or down gilet.
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To prolong the life of your down jacket and to keep it in tip-top condition, follow these guidelines for storing and washing.
A down jacket is filled with the soft down feathers of duck or goose. These feathers give down jackets extremely high insulation properties i.e. good for keeping you warm and toasty in chilly weather!
