Ultralight men's down jackets: description and varieties

Down jackets are a versatile and practical thing for men in the cold season. This outer garment does not require careful maintenance and can be easily cleaned from dirt. In modern society, ultra-light down jackets are gaining more and more popularity. Lightweight products are ideal for men with an active lifestyle and a desire to travel.

First of all, comfortable and lightweight jackets were created for athletes and connoisseurs of extreme recreation. The fact is that people who move a lot need warm, but at the same time, light outerwear.

Specialists have developed a lightweight down jacket that retains heat at low temperatures and does not cause inconvenience while driving.

The fact is that the ultra-thin sports "professional" jacket has a special down lining.

Over time, the ultra-thin down jacket ceased to belong to the category of exclusively sportswear. Modern men are increasingly giving preference to such items of outerwear in everyday life. And also there are models that are worn directly as additional insulation. For example, in the harsh winter, some men use an ultra-thin down jacket as additional insulation under a coat or park. Such models, as a rule, are devoid of design delights and have restrained colors. They come with a special storage bag in the summer. And also you can take this thing with you on a trip. Stylists claim that a lightweight down jacket can be worn even on cool summer evenings.

However, such jackets (ultralight) have a rather high price. The fact is that creating a warm and light down jacket is not an easy task. There are several reasons for this.

• In the manufacture of jackets, the down of migratory geese of exclusively northern breeds is used. This will allow a thin down jacket to warm even in the most severe frosts.

• Down and feathers are carefully processed, thanks to which they retain their useful qualities. As a rule, ultra-thin men's down jackets have a filling consisting of 80-90% down and 10-20% feather.

• The upper layer of lightweight jackets is made of ultra-thin wear-resistant nylon. The outer and inner layers of fabric are connected and clamped down. Thanks to this feature, the jacket has a low weight and excellent thermoregulation.

For urban conditions, lightweight down jackets of bright or restrained colors are suitable. The thing can be decorated with artificial or natural fur. Some thin down jackets may have a hood and a belt.

The advantages of such outerwear items include a number of characteristics:

• fit perfectly;
• do not get fat;
• have excellent heat-regulating properties.

For these purposes, textiles are processed with a special method, "removing" the gaps between the fibers. This method allows the fluff to remain in place and not crawl out. Besides, narrow rectangular quilting divides the lightweight down jacket into "zones"... Thus, an even distribution of the insulation is achieved. These technological subtleties make it possible to make a light and warm product.

Men's ultra-thin down jackets are lightweight: from 250 to 1000 grams. And also the presence of decorative elements and accessories affects the mass.The down jacket, which acts as a "undercoat", is distinguished by an even lower weight (from 200 grams). Note that in the production of most lightweight products, only high-quality down is used.

For the off-season, cropped models with a hood are relevant. For the winter period, it is better to buy an elongated model with a belt.

Men's ultralight down jackets can be found in an assortment of different brands. Let's list the most popular ones.

A famous brand from Japan, which became famous for the release of super-light down jackets. Its assortment includes jackets, vests and parkas. The items are of high quality and durability. Down jackets made under the brand name of this brand have a fairly affordable price, which attracts a large number of buyers.

A luxury brand whose products are distinguished by the highest quality and the corresponding price. Moncler down jackets are lightweight, warm and incredibly comfortable. The colors of the products are quite varied and bright. The assortment includes reversible models of down jackets and insulated vests.

And lightweight jackets can be ordered online... However, it should be borne in mind that a product with a natural filler is unlikely to have an attractive price. Most likely, we are talking about synthetics. Thus, you get a lightweight, but not very warm down jacket. In addition, some products are quite difficult to choose, and not to be mistaken with the size.

Lightweight membrane down jackets are no less popular. These things are treated with a special waterproof and vapor-proof coating. Such down jackets are in demand among professional athletes. Membrane jackets provide excellent protection from wind and snow. However, the cost of such outerwear is quite high.

When shopping for lightweight jackets, pay attention to the following expert advice:

• the item should not have any damage, uneven seams and puffs;
• too dense accumulation of insulation in some places should alert;
• a demi-season product should differ from the individual size by 2 cm;
• models made in dark colors will be much more practical than light jackets.

The only exceptions are things decorated with fur. They are best placed on a hanger in a closet. The place where the down jackets are stored should be warm and dry. High humidity affects the quality of the down. It is best to wash your garments by hand, as frequent machine washing will negatively affect the appearance of the jacket.