The jacket has been promoted to the "new top", successfully replacing the fashion status of down jackets and becoming a fashion item suitable for all ages. However, when buying a coat, be sure to keep your eyes open, otherwise you may be cut to pieces if you are not careful!
The more popular the jacket is, the deeper the market will be. Currently, there are a lot of "jacket-looking" clothes on the market, touting waterproof, moisture-permeable properties, but they sell them like sheep.
So, how do you avoid getting stuck when buying a jacket? I changed 3 coats and came up with the "3 buy 3 don't buy" principle. The lessons learned with money are worth reading!
1. Be wary of the "4 don't buy" principle of jackets
01. Don't buy if the quality is not up to par.
The quality of a jacket is directly related to functionality and longevity. Therefore, when buying, it is important to avoid buying jackets of substandard quality.
There are three core points of the jacket: waterproof and breathable, technical fabrics, and production technology. Among them, waterproof and breathable (waterproof and breathable indicators) is the most important factor to pay attention to when buying a jacket.
Why isn't a jacket called a raincoat, and why is it more expensive and premium than a raincoat? Because it is not only waterproof, but also breathable.
When actually choosing, it usually depends on the waterproof and breathable index of the fabric given by the testing agency. The higher the value, the better the breathability.
Note that for most people, a jacket with a water and breathability index of less than 9000mm is sufficient.
02. Don't buy a "three-in-one" jacket
With the popularity of jackets, many people especially like "three-in-one" jackets, and some people even only recognize three-in-one jackets.
"Three-in-one" jacket (hard shell + inner tank), three-in-one:
However, I do not recommend everyone to buy a "3-in-1" coat. It is heavy and too bulky to be worn outdoors. It feels hot when you close the zipper and cold when you open it. It seems to be fully functional, but it is actually not practical to wear.
03. Don't buy influencer brands
In terms of brand selection, there are countless jacket brands currently on the market. Some of them specialize in outdoor products, and some of them just want to win market popularity.
It is recommended that you try not to buy coats from Internet celebrity brands such as Northern, Camel, and Archaeopteryx. This is not to say that they are of bad quality, but that the chances of collision are too high. The ten-step north face, the nine-step Archaeopteryx, and the camel Xiangzi are all over the street......
2. The "3-buy" principle for jackets must be kept in mind.
1. Buy products that meet the implementation standards of "Outdoor Sportswear Jacket".
When buying a jacket, be sure to look for the standard GB/T32614-2016 "Outdoor Sportswear Jacket" on the label, and indicate that it is waterproof, windproof and breathable.
Those that only indicate the function and do not carry out the standard are not real jackets.
此外，吊牌还应标有“Level I”或“Level II”。
2. Buy a hardshell jacket
Why is it recommended that you don't buy a "3-in-1" jacket without a hard shell? We have already mentioned the disadvantages of the 3-in-1 jacket, now let's talk about the advantages of the hard shell.
Hard shell = jacket. Now the mainstream first- and second-tier brand jackets are all single-layered, with only a hard shell and no inner liner, such as Archaeopteryx, mammoth, marmot, Patagonia, etc.
The 3-in-1 jacket only became popular in specific needs and situations. In fact, most of the jackets worn by Europeans and Americans are single-layered, and the functionality is more guaranteed. And the hard shell can also be worn with fleece or down items.
3. Buy reputable brands
From a brand perspective, good visibility doesn't mean good word of mouth. As an outdoor product, the jacket has very high requirements for professional functionality, so it is more secure to choose a brand with a good reputation in the jacket industry.
For example, Kailash, Decathlon, Groundhog, Mammoth, and Patagonia are all jacket brands with a very good reputation, and they can basically be bought with their eyes closed.
3. How to choose a jacket brand for different budgets?
The price of a jacket varies widely, from a few hundred to a few thousand to tens of thousands. So, how to choose outerwear brands for different budgets?
Pay attention to the jacket's wash label and execution standards. Category C cannot be worn close-fitting and must be worn as a base layer; Class B can be worn directly close to the body.