- Is this jacket warm enough for winter?
- Yes for cold, dry city days. The certified down fill traps heat well for its weight. In heavy wind or wet snow, wear it under a shell.
- How does it compare with a Moncler or Herno down jacket?
- Same lightweight technical-down idea, with a fine ripstop shell and sealed zippers. Peuterey is less of a status piece and more understated. Fit is trim like most Italian outerwear.
- Can I wear it in rain?
- Light rain only. The sealed zippers and ripstop shell shed drizzle, but the seams and thin nylon are not built for sustained rain. A waterproof shell is the better choice then.
- How should I size it?
- It runs close to the body. Take your usual size for a slim fit over a shirt, or one size up if you plan to layer a sweater underneath.
- How do I wash a down jacket like this?
- Use a down-specific detergent on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry low with dryer balls to restore loft. Avoid fabric softener and dry cleaning, which strip the down's oils.
- What is 7-denier ripstop nylon?
- A very fine, light nylon woven with a reinforcing grid. It keeps the jacket light and packable, but it is thinner than the 20- to 40-denier shells on tougher jackets.
- Where is the Peuterey Men's Black Down Jacket cheapest?
- At THEBS, for $333.00, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Peuterey Men's Black Down Jacket?
- 11 stores we checked sell it, including THEBS, Cettire, Italist, Ideal Moda, Tessabit.