Getting to know winter jackets
In Korea, the temperature in winter can drop below freezing at any moment. The most popular winter jackets that Koreans wear are puffer jackets and down jackets. A good winter jacket is an essential winter outfit. However, being functional doesn’t mean you have to give up style. There are many ways to wear these puffer jackets in a stylish way, as seen in winter fashion shows where idols model and serve as models for various brands.
First of all, TTUFU would like to give you some information or tips before you decide to buy your favorite jacket as follows:
What is a Puffer Jacket?
A puffer jacket is a type of insulated jacket that has a quilted or “puffy” design, hence the name puffer jacket. Puffer jackets are lined with down or synthetic materials to provide varying degrees of insulation. Puffer jackets also have other features.
Some puffer jackets use down, but many use synthetic insulation that is lighter than down but still provides the same amount of warmth. Synthetic insulation doesn’t clump or fall apart after washing as much as down, making it a better work jacket.
In terms of style, the puffer jacket gets its name from the pattern of stitched sections filled with insulating material to give it a “puffy” look.
What is a Down Jacket?
Down is a soft, warm, and insulating material that helps keep ducks and geese warm in the wild. Down jackets use down as a natural material to insulate warmth.
If you are considering buying a down jacket, you should also look at the weight of the down in the jacket (for example, 300 grams is warmer than 100 grams). You should also inquire about the jacket’s “fill power”, or the fluffiness of the down and its ability to retain air. Fill power is typically between 350-900 for duck or goose down, and the higher the fill power, the warmer and more expensive the jacket.
Although down jackets can provide plenty of warmth, they can also be problematic. If you use your down jacket for work, it can get dirty. After regular wear and washing, the down can sag and lose its fluffiness and clump together. The loss of the heat-retaining down can lead to cold spots and exposure to freezing temperatures. Depending on the amount of down used, the down can add thickness and weight to the body, making it harder to move and do things.
Style, warmth and quality
From a style perspective, you may hesitate and think that this style of jacket will look too bulky and unsightly. That’s why many brands are introducing a quilted design that is comfortable, protective, and practical. Quilted jackets are lightweight but still warm, and are suitable for both cold and winter weather, making them suitable for work and everyday wear. This article has some puffer jacket and down jacket fashions from various brands to update you on the fashion trends sold in Korea that are popular in the winter of 2024.
