Jacket

We’ve given Patagonia an overall rating of “Good”, based on our own research. This brand lives up to the standards it set itself by pushing for sustainability across the board. We’re glad to see the brand improve over the years. What is so special about Patagonia? But the main reason why Patagonia is famous around […]

7 Tips To SurvIve Your First Winter in NYC Invest In An Ugly, Yet Functional Coat. Bundle Up With Cashmere Accessories. Buy Winter Boots You’ll Actually Wear Out. Combat Building-Controlled Heat With A Humidifier. Fight The Winter Blues By Becoming A Plant Lady. Find Your Go-To Winter Bars. How do people SurvIve winter in upstate […]

Omni-Tech is built with an exterior waterproof layer and an air-permeable membrane, allowing for dry comfort during winter activities. How does it work? The outer shell of Columbia Omni-Tech products shields its wearer with windproof and waterproof protection. Is Omni shield water proof? Columbia Omni-Shield is a water and stain barrier that resists light rain […]

Rips in clothing seams are very easy to mend. TURN – Turn the garment to the right side and match the seam edges. STITCH – Stitch along the seam where the stitches have broken. You can do this with a machine straight stitch or a hand stitch. PRESS & TURN- Turn the garment back to […]

The jackets have Columbia’s built-in Omni-Heat thermal-reflective lining and a stitch-free baffle design coupled with down insulation—an effective combination that enables the jackets to hold in heat and provide exceptional warmth even (and especially) in the harshest of cold-weather conditions. What is Colombia’s warmest jacket? Columbia Heatzone 1000 TurboDown: The world’s warmest jacket? The Columbia […]

Best Winter Coats for NYC: A jacket must have wind protection, as well as the ability to keep you warm and dry. While I do have and love my longer pea coat, I wear my hooded, insulated winter coat much more often. Columbia Jackets and winter gear are some of my favorite everyday and travel […]

The Nupte 1996 cropped jacket is the updated version of the iconic classic worn by Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Nicole Richie and Uma Therman in the early 00s. What coat does Jennifer Aniston wear? The North Face is one of the most popular winter coat brands on earth. Jennifer Aniston knows this, and has been […]

Depending on the process that was used to make the wool, the price tag can be considerable. While wool is well worth the money, it’s important to know why it’s so expensive. The reality is that wool is highly sought after and many people know that it’s a high-end material. Which is expensive silk or […]

Wool’s ability to absorb and release moisture from the air makes it one of the most breathable and therefore comfortable materials available. Is wool good for cold weather? Wool — This is an essential cold-weather material when paired with some polyester layers. A wool sweater makes a perfect middle layer. It does absorb moisture, which […]

Take cover next to a building or under a shelter. Stand clear of roadways or train tracks, as a gust may blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Use handrails where available on outdoor walkways and avoid other elevated areas such as roofs without adequate railing. Watch for flying debris. What should you […]

Standard fleece doesn’t block out the wind; it’s very breathable, which adds to your comfort if you’re hiking, skiing, or climbing hard. But on a windy day, normal fleece should be worn only under a shell jacket. Does fleece break wind? Wind-proof means that the fabric is just that—impervious to wind, no matter how hard […]

Keratosis Pilaris: While not itself acne, keratosis pilaris can sometimes look like pimples. These bumps appear in patches across the shoulders, back, and upper arms. They are a result of keratin overproduction. The condition is not painful, but it can be unsightly when it appears in large swathes across the body. How do you get […]

They’d Wear (Even Wet) Wool During medieval times, men, especially outlaws, would keep warm in the winter by wearing a linen shirt with underclothes, mittens made of wool or leather and woolen coats with a hood over a tight cap called a coif. How did they keep warm in the olden days? Like us, they […]

Steamers are efficient, gentle and safe on most garments. A steam cleaner works up to five times faster than an iron, and is excellent for removing wrinkles. It will not stain or scorch clothing. Steamers also can be used on curtains, tablecloths, linens and upholstered furniture. Can I steam clothes with a steam cleaner? Of […]

Use powder laundry detergent and alum to waterproof any fabric. Soaking clothes in a water-soluble soap and a salt such as aluminum potassium sulfate, or alum, causes a reaction that forms a waterproof layer over the surface of the clothes. Can you make fabric water resistant? To make fabric waterproof, treat it with a substance […]

Make sure you wash it with cold water on a gentle cycle in the washing machine as hot water will shrink the jacket. As an extra precaution, you could always place the jacket inside a mesh laundry bag when you wash it to protect it from being ripped by the machine. Can you wash a […]

Mix a solution of warm water and dish soap. You can also make a cleaning solution of one part vinegar to one part water. Dip a soft cloth into the solution, wring it out and wipe the jacket. What do you wash a jacket with? As a general rule, nylon and puffy, down-filled jackets, coats, […]

Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. How do […]

Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coatings are used on both water-resistant and waterproof jackets. The easiest way to explain what this coating does is to look at the surface of a new rain jacket during a light rain. When you see water drops bead up and roll off, you’re seeing water repellency in action. What makes […]

2. MID LAYERS – CLOTHES FOR SNOW WEATHER. Fleece is your friend, when it comes to mid layers! It’s cheap, dries fast, doesn’t smell, is hard to stain, wickable and in a pinch can be hand washed and dried on a heater in less than half an hour… Can I wear fleece in snow? Along […]