19th Sep 2009
Down Jacket: Your Best Winter Friend
What is a down jacket?
A down jacket is a jacket made from soft feathers of either duck or geese. Since the jacket is made from natural feathers, the jacket feels warm and comfortable. Unlike other jackets, which are bulky and heavy, down jackets made from natural feathers is as light as feathers.
Let us have a look at some of the brands in down jackets:
North Face Down Jackets:
Men’s Down Jacket: These jackets are super light. The salient features of these jackets are reinforced torso, which is puffed. This is to enhance the durability of the jacket. Secondly, the jacket is stitched through the construction. Thus the downs will not clog and shift to one place, even after wearing the jacket for many years.
The front pockets will keep your hands warm. The jacket is available for $139 at nextag.com
Women’s Down Jacket: This beautiful North Face jacket reaches to the thighs. It is 600 fill down. The hooded down jacket will protect you from severe cold. You can zip up your jacket and snap it up at the center, so that you are completely shielded from biting winds. These jackets care for your cell phone too. Use the internal pocket to store your mobile and prevent it from getting wet.
Boys down jacket: Keep your boys warm with 600-fill goose down jacket.
Marmot down jacket:
These women’s down jacket is made of 650 fill goose feathers. The material used in the jacket is 100% waterproof. The hood protects your head from the chilly winds. The jacket is priced at $325 and is available in three colors.
Taking care of the down jacket
We have seen that most of the down jackets are costly. Therefore, you need to take of these jackets so they can last long. Let us see how to wash your down jacket:
- Empty the contents in the pockets. Clean the pockets to remove any dry dust.
- Use a washer without the agitator. Else, use a commercial washer. Select gentle wash cycle.
- Remove excess water, by gently pressing the jacket with your hand. Do not squeeze the jacket, as it will result in clogs.
- Place the jacket in the dryer. Select low to medium heat for drying.
Down jackets can be purchased from a number of online stores. Buy a reputed brand jacket, so as not to be cheated. Most of the online stores are offering great bargain price on down jackets. So, get one for yourself now!
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