A puffer jacket (or down jacket) is a quilted, insulated coat designed for superior warmth in cold weather. It gets its signature “puffy” look from sections of insulation stitched together to trap body heat.
Key Features:
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Quilted Design: Stitched in horizontal panels or baffled channels to keep the interior insulation evenly spread out without bunching.
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The Insulation: Stuffed with either lightweight natural down feathers or synthetic fiberfill to create high loft (puffiness) that locks in warmth.
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The Shell: Wrapped in a smooth, water-resistant, and windproof nylon or polyester fabric.
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Closure & Collar: Features a full-length heavy zipper, a high stand-up insulated collar, and often includes a padded hood to block out freezing wind.
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Cuffs & Hem: Designed with hidden elastic cuffs inside the sleeves and an adjustable drawstring hem at the waist to seal in heat.
