Why Down?
Down is a natural product. The best down comes from ducks, and is a fibrous material with a spectacularly good insulation rating. It’s categorized by fill power, with excellent quality jackets rating above 700. Winter jackets typically use other materials as fill, which are often artificial products designed to operate similarly to down. Unfortunately, even after decades of use, these other non-down filled materials simply aren’t able to match duck down in terms of heat retention. You’d need substantially more of these non-down materials to create a jacket as warm as a good Canadian down coat, and that’s where form comes into play.
Form and Function
We know that down is a spectacular insulator and that when compared to fills made from other materials, much less of it can be used to create a good, warm jacket. It’s this small amount of down that makes it possible to fabricate such beautiful winter jackets. Without the massive amounts of non-down fill, designers are free to work with a product better able to show figures. As such, jackets filled with Canadian down are among the most stylish available today. There’s no need to choose function over form or vice versa in this day and age. Making the switch to a Canadian duck down filled winter jacket ensures you’ll have the best of both worlds.
Where to Shop
If you’ve been going store to store looking for the perfect down filled jacket, you might want to take a break. A little legwork might be a good way to get an idea of the types and styles of jackets that interest you, but very few stores carry a substantial number of colours and styles that might best reflect your personal needs and style. Have a quick look at shops like Arctic Bay. There are dozens of style and colour variations available that make it easy to find exactly the right jacket, in exactly the right colour, in the perfect style to match your unique wardrobe. Best of all, they offer free shipping on Canadian down filled jackets anywhere in Canada.
Top quality Canadian duck down filled jackets with an appropriate fill power are a necessity for anyone living in our often frigid country. Having said that, there’s no need to consider a bulky, ugly jacket that will keep you warm but not feeling fashionable. A great jacket is an investment, and that investment should do more than keep you warm. You should look and feel great every time it’s taken out of the closet. Have a look through only the most dependable online retailers, such as Arctic Bay, and you’re sure to find the perfect jacket for you.
