A jacket that fits well keeps you warmer and moves with you. A poor fit can leave cold gaps,...
Caring for Zips and Fasteners: Small Fixes That Save a JacketCaring for Zips and Fasteners: Small Fixes That Save a Jacket
A jacket with a broken zip is often thrown out even though the rest is fine. A little regular care...
Hats, Gloves and Scarves: Completing Your Cold-Weather OutfitHats, Gloves and Scarves: Completing Your Cold-Weather Outfit
A good jacket handles your core, but your head, hands and neck need attention too. These areas lose...
Sustainable Winter Wear: Buying Fewer, Better JacketsSustainable Winter Wear: Buying Fewer, Better Jackets
The most sustainable jacket is usually the one you keep wearing. Buying thoughtfully, caring for...
Staying Warm on Your Commute: Practical TipsStaying Warm on Your Commute: Practical Tips
Winter commutes mean waiting on cold platforms, walking in the wind and then stepping into a hot...
Reflective Details and Visibility in Winter DarknessReflective Details and Visibility in Winter Darkness
Winter brings short days and long hours of darkness, and being visible becomes a safety issue for...
Cold-Weather Colors: Choosing a Jacket for Looks and FunctionCold-Weather Colors: Choosing a Jacket for Looks and Function
Color is more than style when it comes to jackets. It affects how visible you are, how dirt shows...
Kids and Cold Weather: Choosing Jackets for Growing ChildrenKids and Cold Weather: Choosing Jackets for Growing Children
Children lose heat quickly and they do not always tell you they are cold. A well-chosen jacket...
Storing Your Jacket in the Off-SeasonStoring Your Jacket in the Off-Season
How you store a jacket over spring and summer affects how it performs next winter. A few simple...
Wind Chill Explained: Why It Feels Colder Than the ThermometerWind Chill Explained: Why It Feels Colder Than the Thermometer
You may have noticed that a windy day feels much colder than the number on the thermometer. That...