Many have a strong stereotype that all products made in China are definitely of poor quality. However, this opinion is no longer relevant. Of course, if you buy things made in illegal, "basement" conditions, then there can be no guarantee. This also applies to such goods as Chinese down jackets. If we consider clothes that are sewn in large factories with strict control over all stages of production, then we can count on the excellent quality of products. You just need to correctly approach the choice.
What is a down jacket?
Down jacket is a warm jacket filled with down or synthetic material. You can wear Chinese down jackets in winter and in the off-season. The modern market offers a huge number of options for such jackets for any weather.
How to evaluate the quality of a down jacket?
Toto check how well the jacket is sewn, take the model you like in your hands. A Chinese factory down jacket must necessarily have a label on which the composition of the filler and fabric will be indicated. If the label has the word "down", it means that natural down is used as a filler.
Most often, manufacturers use eiderdown, goose, swan and duck down. The filler, consisting of 100% down, is very expensive, so Chinese down jackets of this type are quite rare. If you see the inscription "cotton" on the label, then you are holding a padded jacket.
Carefully check the seams on the sleeves and elbows. The Chinese factory down jacket is sewn very neatly, there are no loose seams and uneven stitching.
A good product is sewn from high-quality fiber, and feathers and down are not visible from the top layer of fabric. The lining is made of silk or nylon. Be sure to pay attention to the fittings - they must be securely fastened and not look shabby.
If you follow the basic rules of care and wearing a down jacket on natural down, its service life will be 20 years. Winter Chinese down jackets made of synthetic down will last up to five seasons. They are hypoallergenic and resistant to moisture. In addition, they are notable for their low price.
How to choose a model?
There are a huge number of different models of women's down jackets. A down jacket is not only practical and comfortable, it never goes out of style. ConsideringChinese down jackets, choosing the right option is very difficult. Conventionally, all models of down jackets are divided into short and long. Cropped jackets are convenient for those who lead an active lifestyle, drive a car or move around the city a lot. Very often, such models are chosen by young girls, as a short down jacket is ideally combined with skinny jeans and such popular leggings.
The long version is suitable for those who wear dresses and skirts, as well as shoes with high heels. In this case, a long down jacket becomes an analogue of an autumn coat, giving its owner an elegant and sophisticated look. Sometimes you can find unusual down jackets-transformers. This is a long jacket with a zipper at the hips or waist. With a flick of the wrist, an elongated coat turns into a stylish short jacket.
Down jacket weight
When purchasing a down jacket, you need to pay attention to such an important criterion as the weight of the jacket. If the model is of high quality, then its total weight should not exceed 1000 g, even if it is the longest model. If the down jacket is heavy, then you should think carefully before buying it. Most likely, a large weight is a sign of poor quality filler, and the product will not last long.
Choosing a down jacket for a child
The he alth and comfort of the baby depends on how carefully the winter clothes were chosen. Chinese children's down jackets are very popular, as their price is very affordable, and the quality is practically the same as expensive Canadian models. Besides,when choosing a children's down jacket, you do not need to worry about whether it will last for several seasons, because children grow very quickly and most likely you will have to buy a new product next year.
For a mild and warm winter, you can buy a children's down jacket filled with 50% down and 50% feather. For more severe climatic conditions, you need to choose a filler in which this ratio is 70 to 30 or even 90 to 10.
Be sure to read all the information on the label. It is very good if a brochure is attached to the product, which describes in detail the rules for caring for and cleaning a down jacket.
For children's models, it is very important that there are knitted cuffs on the sleeves and at the bottom of the jacket that will not allow the cold to penetrate under the top layer of clothing.
When is the best time to buy down jackets?
Chinese women's down jackets are most expensive in autumn. Since August, sellers have been bringing new models to stores, the prices for which are usually very high. But closer to the New Year, the cost of winter clothing begins to decline rapidly. This is understandable, because the seller is interested in selling all the purchased goods so that they do not stay in stock.
The cheapest down jackets are in February-April, when there are total sales of winter things. At this time, you can buy a stylish model two times cheaper than it cost in the fall. But, postponing the purchase until spring, you may encounter a choice problem: usuallyAt this point, the most popular sizes (44-48) are already sold out. In summer, it is almost impossible to see winter down jackets in shop windows, as they are removed before the onset of cold weather. Therefore, it is better to take care of the purchase in advance.
