When the cold weather arrives, there's always one question: which coat should I choose? We've got the answer for you: the down jacket! The down jacket is the ultimate winter garment, designed specifically to keep you warm when temperatures drop. But why is the down jacket better than other coats?
The down jacket is the perfect coat because it adapts to everyone: parents, children, men, women - in short, you're bound to find the down jacket that's just right for you. And there are many different versions: thin, thick, long or short, hooded or unhooded, and even a host of different designs: checkered, lined... As you can see, there's something for everyone.
What's the advantage of a padded coat?
Beyond the diversity of down jacketmodels , it's also a coat that adapts to the seasons. Depending on the thickness or length you choose, it's more suited to the mid-season or the extreme cold of winter. It's said that a down jacket is made to keep you warm, and that you wear it as soon as temperatures drop below 15°! That leaves you the whole autumn and winter season to enjoy them.
A little like the parka, the down jacket is also the coat of comfort, the one that keeps you warm and comfortable. It's usually worn with pants, leggings or jogging pants if you're in sporty or strolling mode. There are those who prefer it for everyday wear, and those who prefer it for serious sport. If you love hiking, for example, it can come in handy in winter.
And the down jacket is also, and above all, a simple garment to match. We often opt for neutral colors to match as many outfits as possible, but you can also opt for more vibrant colors to liven up the winter doldrums!
Down jackets: warm and practical
The strength of down jackets lies in their padding. In fact, that's their secret to warmth! Down jackets fill up with air, and the more air they fill up with, the warmer they'll stay. In fact, contrary to what you might think at first glance, you don't measure the warmth of a down jacket by its thickness - some thin down jackets are made to keep you nice and warm.
Sleeveless down jackets: a season-long essential
In the same way, there are sleeveless down jackets, and you'd think that was strange, wouldn't you? A coat is designed to keep you warm, so why remove the sleeves? In fact, a down jacket that lacks sleeves doesn't mean it lacks warmth! Some people wear them for style, while others understand that it's a real solution for keeping warm. The sleeveless down jacket is practical because it can be worn under a heavy coat, for example, or even indoors when it's not very warm. In short, it's ultra-practical, and you can't take that away from it.
As for padding, you'll often find down jackets stuffed with goose or duck feathers. At Flotte, we've opted for another solution, just as warm and effective: Dupont Sorona fiber.
What is Dupont Sorona fiber?
It's a plant-based fiber, a polyester fiber designed to replace the use of feathers and, more generally, fibers of animal origin. Sorona is an alternative to materials such as elastane, which is widely criticized for its environmental impact.
So, although this fiber is fairly recent, it's still soft, resistant and insulating, and therefore just as effective. One thing's for sure: you don't have to worry about being less warm with this fiber. What's more, its advantages are numerous:
- It dries much faster than synthetic fibers, so it's even more practical when you need to wash your coat!
- It's also highly UV-resistant, so you can keep your down jacket's vibrant colors and extend its life and quality.
One thing to remember then: the material we use to stuff our down jackets at Flotte is a real alternative for avoiding the use of animal-derived materials without altering their effectiveness! Our down jackets will keep you warm as promised, and even dry.
Waterproof down jackets
The great thing about a down jacket is that it integrates several functions. As well as keeping you warm, it often keeps you dry and sheltered from the wind, which is why it's particularly popular for hiking or mountain escapades.
Flotte's reversible down jackets even give you 2 coats in 1: with an insulating, waterproof down jacket side and a waterproof parka side, you no longer have to worry about the vagaries of the cooler seasons! And for fans of sleeveless down jacketsfor men and women, we've got you covered too, as warm, as practical and as effective as ever 😉
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