Down jackets are the products with the lowest IQ tax among all clothes, and the gap between 2,000 yuan and more than 100 yuan is very obvious.
You wear a Bosideng of more than 1,000 to Mohe, and put on an underwear and a thin sweater inside. You wear more than a hundred down jackets, and you have to put three sweaters underneath.
Among the many clothing categories, down jackets have become a must-have for winter wardrobes due to their unique warmth and comfort. However, the price difference of down jackets in the market is dizzying, ranging from a few hundred yuan to several thousand yuan. This article will discuss the reasons behind the price difference from the material, process, and brand of down jackets, and how to choose a more cost-effective down jacket.
First of all, let's take a look at the material of the down jacket. The main filling of down jackets is down, and the quality of down directly affects the warmth and comfort of down jackets. In general, white goose down is of better quality than gray goose down because it has larger, fluffier and higher down content. In addition, according to the national standard, the down content of the down jacket must be more than 50% in order to be called a down jacket. Therefore, the higher the down content, the better the warmth of the down jacket. However, the lower price of down jackets on the market often uses inferior down or is mixed with other fillings, resulting in poor thermal performance.
Secondly, the craftsmanship of down jackets is also an important factor affecting the price. High-quality down jackets, their fabrics, stitches, zippers and other details are strictly controlled. For example, down jackets made of high-density nylon fabric have better windproof and waterproof performance, down jackets sewn by machines imported from Germany have more uniform and beautiful stitches, and down jackets with Japanese YKK zippers have a longer service life. The excellence of these processes will undoubtedly increase the production cost, thereby increasing the price of down jackets.
In addition, the brand effect is also an important reason for the price difference of down jackets. Well-known brands of down jackets often have high quality assurance and good reputation. In order to maintain the brand image, these brands will invest more energy and resources in design, production, after-sales and other aspects. As a result, down jackets from well-known brands are comparatively more expensive. However, not all high-priced down jackets are brand-name products, and consumers need to keep their eyes open when buying and distinguish between authenticity.
So, how to choose a cost-effective down jacket? Here are a few suggestions for your reference:
1. Pay attention to the quality of down. When purchasing a down jacket, you can check the tag of the product to understand the type of down, down content and other information. Generally speaking, white goose down jackets with a down content of more than 70% have ideal thermal insulation and comfort.
2. Check the process details. When buying a down jacket, you can carefully observe details such as whether the color of the fabric is uniform, whether the stitches are smooth, and whether the zipper is smooth. The degree of processing of these details often reflects the quality of the down jacket.
3. Choose the right style and size. When buying a down jacket, you should choose the right style and size according to your body characteristics and Xi habits of wearing. Down jackets that are too large or too small will affect the wearing comfort and warmth performance.
4. Don't blindly pursue famous brands. Although well-known brands of down jackets have a certain guarantee in terms of quality and reputation, not all high-priced down jackets are brand-name products. When purchasing, consumers should focus on actual needs and comprehensively consider factors such as price, quality, and style.
In short, the price difference of down jackets mainly stems from the differences in materials, processes, brands, etc. When consumers buy down jackets, they should pay attention to the performance of down quality and process details, so as to choose products with higher cost performance. At the same time, not blindly pursuing famous brands and rational consumption, in order to truly enjoy the comfort and warmth brought by down jackets.