What kinds of Down jacket fabrics are there? Feather, polyester, nylon

Down jacket is one of the important clothes to keep warm in winter, and the main component of down jacket is padded fabric. There are many kinds of down jacket fabrics, and different kinds of fabrics will affect the warmth, comfort, water resistance and other aspects of it. Here are introduction to common down jacket fabrics:

1、 Cotton farbic

One of the commonly used in down jacket is cotton fabrics. This kind of fabric is characterized by softness, comfort and good permeability, especially suitable for subtropical regions. Cotton fabrics have the characteristics of smoke cleaning, washing white or dark brown, and has excellent color fastness. However, due to its strong water absorption, cotton fabric is prone to moisture in humid environments. Therefore, when combined with down filling, attention should be paid to its waterproof properties.

2、 Polyester fabric

Polyester fabric is a common down jacket fabric. Polyester fabric has characteristics such as tear resistance, strong volatility, warmth retention, and anti-static properties. It is also easy to clean and maintain, does not require special care, and is not prone to leaving down debris. The waterproof performance of polyester fabric is also good, which can effectively protect the internal down in rainy and snowy weather, making it become the first choice in down products.

3、 Nylon fabric

Nylon fabric is also commonly used in the production of down jacket, its advantage is good waterproof. Nylon fabric has the characteristics of lightweight, softness, and good elasticity, as well as excellent wear and tear resistance. But its breathability is poor, which can easily cause a feeling of stuffiness. If its craftsmanship is not precise, it is prone to the phenomenon of a thimble under strong light, causing discoloration and aging of the fabric. Therefore, attention should be paid to maintenance.

4、 Polyester cotton fabric

Polyester cotton fabric is a kind of Down jacket fabric with high cost performance, comfort and warmth retention. It has good wind and water resistance performance and can maintain a certain degree of warmth, but it is relatively heavy and not suitable for long-term outdoor wear.

5、 Polyester nylon fabric

Polyester and nylon fabrics have similar characteristics to nylon fabrics, such as lightness, softness, and good elasticity. At the same time, it also has a comfortable skin feel and excellent wear and scratch resistance. Its disadvantage lies in poor breathability, which prevents oxygen from entering the down fabric well for ventilation. Nylon fabric has high wind and water resistance, and can maintain good warmth in harsh weather conditions.

6、 Down fabric

Down fabric refers to the fabric filling of Down jacket, which is used for processing goose down, duck down and other animal hair. Down fabric is not only lightweight and soft, but also has excellent warmth retention, making it more comfortable to wear in cold weather. Moreover, the down fabric is lightweight, easy to store, does not take up too much space, and is also more convenient for travel.

7、 Feather velvet fabric

Feather velvet fabric is a kind of Down jacket fabric, which is made by crushing feathers to obtain small pieces of fluff, and then matched with satin and other materials. Compared to other fabrics, feather velvet fabric is lightweight, soft, comfortable, and warm, with good waterproofing and breathability, which can maintain good dryness of clothes. Although this kind of fabric is more expensive, it is also a medium and high-end fabric for Down jacket.

In a word, different down jacket fabrics have their own characteristics, and consumers choose suitable down jacket fabrics according to their needs and preferences.