Which one is better for warmth, a jacket or a down jacket? Which one is warmer, a jacket or a down jacket?

Jacket... Actually, the correct term is hard shell or soft shell. Of course, it doesn't sound that impressive. It's just a coat. It can't keep you warm. It's just a "shell"! Its main purpose and function is to be windproof, waterproof and scratch-resistant.

Down jackets are mainly used to keep warm. Depending on the fluffiness, they can keep warm at different temperatures. For example, the popular "big goose" in the past two years can withstand temperatures as low as -20 degrees.

There are some that combine the two, such as Canada Goose's Macai, which is a down jacket made of GTX fabric. It focuses on the ski product line. It was relatively cheap to buy last year and could be purchased overseas for less than 5K. This year, the price is generally below 5K, so you can consider buying a Canada Goose. The starting price of the borden bomber is around 5.6K.

Both down jackets and jackets can be used as warm outerwear. Down jackets have poorer breathability, moisture permeability and waterproof properties. When exercising, they will make the body wet and lose heat. However, down jackets have more advantages than disadvantages in terms of warmth preservation, and their warmth preservation efficiency is undoubtedly the highest.

Jackets are one of the essential equipment for outdoor sports and are the preferred outerwear for outdoor enthusiasts. Jackets are designed to reduce wind chill effects, are waterproof, breathable, and moisture-permeable, keep the body dry, and are combined with fleece and other warm materials in the middle layer to achieve a dynamic warming effect. Especially in rainy weather, high mountains, canyons and other cold conditions, the body's coldness and hypothermia are very dangerous, so good breathability of jackets is very important.

Poor quality down jackets have gaps in the seams, allowing cold wind to get in. Jackets are mostly made of laminated windproof fabrics, so there will be no wind-proof problems. The zippers on down jackets are not as good as those on jackets, which are waterproof and windproof.

The two pieces of clothing have different functions and are not comparable, but if you have to say which one is warmer, it would of course be the down jacket. The windbreaker is mainly used for waterproofing.

First, let’s clarify the concept and understand the two types of clothes.

Jacket:

Trial scenarios: outdoor sports, programmers' daily life.

Clothing Matching: To keep warm, it is recommended to match it with a fleece inner layer.

Main features: waterproof, windproof, breathable, indirect warmth retention.

Disadvantages: Difficult to clean and maintain.

Cleaning method: Hand wash as much as possible.

down jacket:

Trial scenario: Any cold scene.

What to wear: Any clothes.

Main functions: keeping warm and covering the skin.

Disadvantages: Looks bulky.

Cleaning method: You can choose a washing machine with down washing function, such as Hisense XQG100-S1228F, which has washing modes for all seasons. Down washing in winter is indispensable. You don’t need to take it outside, you can easily wash it at home. To prevent the down from being affected, the clothes will be fully soaked, washed gently, and slowly dehydrated. There is no need to worry about the safety issues mentioned on the Internet. After washing and drying, it is still fluffy and warm, which is super convenient.

I believe everyone has a simple understanding of the two models. In general, one is waterproof and the other is directly warm.

The two clothes have different principles and functions and cannot replace each other. If you must compare them, you have to focus on specific scenarios.

Outdoor sports: Jackets win.

Although down jackets have a good warmth retention effect, it also depends on the brand and the amount of down filling. Some down jackets of poor quality have gaps in the seams, which allow wind to easily get in. It is easy to sweat when exercising. If the clothes are wet, not only will they not keep you warm, but they will blow the cold wind onto your body, making you feel even colder and not good for your health. Jackets are mostly made of glued windproof fabrics, so there will be no wind penetration problem. When exercising outdoors, the weather is out of control and it may suddenly rain. This is when the advantage of wearing a jacket is highlighted - wind and rain protection. It can not only maintain a good temperature, but also immediately discharge the sweat emitted by the body during exercise. In this sense, it is best to choose a jacket.

Daily life: down jacket wins.

Down jackets are the king of warmth at present. If you are not exercising, in a relatively static state, or in daily life, especially in some high-altitude cold areas in the north, you still have to choose down jackets to keep warmer. After all, the breathability is not as good as that of a jacket, but it is more warm. However, down jackets are easy to sweat, so be sure not to be blown by the wind when sweating to avoid catching a cold.

It is really hard to say which one is warmer, a jacket or a down jacket. It depends on your daily needs, living environment and where you live. Double 11 is coming soon, so you can think carefully about which one to put in your shopping cart.