Cold Canadian Fashion — 5 Hot Tips For Choosing A Warm Winter Jacket
Winter in Canada is no joke, and this year meteorologists are predicting colder weather than we’ve had in almost a decade.
Finding the right winter jacket is important to keep you both warm and stylish through the winter months.
Canadian brands specialize in providing jackets that provide all the insulation you need, while not compromising your look.
Cold weather fashion has come a long way in recent years though, and some jackets are clearly superior to others.
Some of the best true Canadian brands are also going all out on sustainability, so you can protect the environment while keeping warm.
Here are a few things to look for in a winter jacket this year.
1.Recycled Polyester Shell
Polyester is a wonder material when it comes to the outer shell of your jacket.
It’s a fully washable material that provides excellent protection in the winter months.
The only problem is that it’s also plastic, and adding to our unsustainable waste stream.
However, some great brands make their jackets using recycled polyester that’s just as good as new — but helps to re-use plastic instead of creating more waste.
2. Waterproof & Breathable
These two things sound like they can’t go hand in hand, but they do.
No matter how cold it gets, it’s still important that your jacket is waterproof.
There’s nothing worse than having the snow melt and soak through your jacket, then going back outside wet.
3. Vegan Insulation
The most common insulation for many brands is goose or duck down, and to be fair, those options are warm.
Sustainable brands are offering better, cruelty-free options though — and they have some serious advantages.
Synthetic insulation made out of recycled plastic and other materials is lighter, warmer, and more water-resistant.
Primaloft PowerPlume is the go-to insulation being used by the trendiest brands this year.
4. Elastic Cuffs
Okay, maybe this one isn’t exactly necessary, but I think it’s important.
You know that terrible feeling when you lift your arm and get a load of ice-cold snow running down your sleeve?
Ick. Dodge that bullet by getting some solid elastic cuffs — they’ll keep the cold air out, and the snow.
5. Sustainable Practices
We only have one world, and one of the easiest things we can do to protect it is to buy from companies that produce sustainable products.
You don’t need to expect perfection, but it’s easy to tell when a company is actually trying.
Before you buy, visit their website and see what they say about their environmental practices.
Look for companies that use recycled materials, minimize packaging, and participate in carbon offset programs like tree planting.
This year you can stay warm all winter, protect the environment, and have the stylish jacket you’ve always wanted.
With the trendiest Canadian brands going all-in on sustainability and high-tech insulation, you don’t need to compromise on anything.
Get the jacket you deserve — and rock it.
