Down jackets are the most important clothing to keep out the cold in winter. Their main function is to keep warm. Therefore, when buying down jackets, quality comes first, followed by style.
Down jackets of different brands have different quality and styles. I believe everyone has a question when buying down jackets: Should I choose domestic products or foreign brands? What's the difference between the two? Let’s answer them one by one today.
1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Domestic Down Jackets
Down jackets of any brand cannot be perfect and cannot find any faults. Its advantages and disadvantages are very obvious.
1.1 Advantages
Domestic down jackets focus on "high cost performance" and are much cheaper than international down jackets. Even if they are of the same configuration as international brands, domestic down jackets can be purchased for two to three thousand. And there are few fakes, so there will be no "bad street" situation.
1.2 Disadvantages
Although the price is affordable, the style design has dissuaded a large number of consumers. The biggest problem with domestically produced down jackets is that the design is not online. I always feel that designers use 2G networks, and the down jackets they design are rustic in style, have backward aesthetics, and lack a sense of fashion.
1.3 Other precautions
Although you don’t have to worry about buying fake down jackets made in China, there are still many hidden pitfalls, so you must pay attention when purchasing.
① There is no mark on the fill level
Most domestic down jackets will not have the fill level marked on either the label or the cuffs. You can identify the height of the fill level by pressing the down jacket. If it can quickly return to its original state after pressing and releasing, it means that the fill level is up to standard.
② In the clothing market where there is a suspicion of "selling hangtags"
, some domestic brands are suspected of "selling hangtags", making profits by letting the other party's down jackets bear their own brands. For example, Antarctic, Duck , La Chapelle , Arctic Velvet , Playboy, try to buy as few down jackets from these brands as possible.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of foreign brand down jackets
Is the moon in foreign countries rounder than that in China? Are down jackets from international brands impeccable? In fact, this is not the case. Even famous international brands still have some problems.
2.1 Advantages
Foreign big-name down jackets generally use top-quality European and American down and high-end fabrics. The down has been certified by RDS and Bluesign and has strong warmth retention; the fabric has excellent waterproof effect. The high configuration and down jacket style design keep pace with the times and meet the public's aesthetic needs.
2.1 Disadvantages
In order to maintain their popularity, international big-name down jackets will invest a large amount of money in operations. The high operating costs result in the price of down jackets being too high, ranging from several thousand for cheap ones to tens of thousands for expensive ones, which has dissuaded many consumers with limited financial ability. At the same time, fake goods are rampant, and homogeneity and bad products are common.
2.3 Other things to note
Don’t just look at the brand when buying down jackets. Even for well-known international brand down jackets, there are various “hidden pitfalls”
① Canada Goose is not filled with " goose down "
Don't be fooled by the name of Canada Goose. In fact, 90% of their down jackets are filled with duck down . Friends who prefer goose down must pay attention!
② It is not that the more expensive the down jacket, the better.
In the ranks of high-end down jackets, the degree of involution between brands is more serious. The brand premium is greater than the cost price. Generally, the price is raised to satisfy some consumers who only recognize the brand when buying down jackets, making them mistakenly believe that the more expensive down jackets are, the better.
3. When buying down jackets, should you choose domestic products or foreign brands?
Regarding buying down jackets, whether to choose "domestic products" or "foreign brands" mainly depends on personal preference. After all, some people have a brand complex. The following two purchasing suggestions are for reference.
① Pursue quality and give priority to foreign brands
Comparatively speaking, down jackets from international brands are indeed of higher quality than domestic down jackets, such as Moncler, Patagonia, and Arc'teryx. They are better than Bosideng and Kelashi in terms of configuration and professionalism.
② If you pursue cost-effectiveness, consider choosing domestic products
Domestic down jackets are affordable and suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and students, such as Bosideng, Xuezhongfei, Yalu , Black Ice, Tianshi, etc. The configuration and price match and can meet the basic needs for warmth.
Of course, the international brand TNF North is also very cost-effective and fashionable, so it is quite suitable for students to buy.
[Other purchasing suggestions]
When buying down jackets from big foreign brands, it is recommended to choose offline brand stores, because there are many fake products online, and it is easy to be cheated by some unscrupulous merchants;
Try to choose online shopping when buying domestic down jackets. You don’t have to worry about fakes. The discounts are strong and more cost-effective.
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