Mountain Warehouse Isla II Women's Waterproof Down Jacket with Faux Fur Trim Hood - Warm Winter Coat for Skiing, Hiking & Outdoor Adventures

The Isla II Womens Down Jacket is the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. Extremely warm with a temperature rating of -50 degrees and a detachable hood with faux fur trim. Multiple security pockets and storm flaps for added protection. Down filling - combination of duck/goose feather for extreme warmthDownproof lining - stops the feathers and the filling from poking through the outer fabricFill power rating 600 - higher fill power = warmer item. The measure of the loft (fluffiness). The higher the rating, the more air trapped per ounce of down allowing a higher level of insulationEasy storage - two zipped side pocketsWater-resistant - treated with Durable Water Repellent (DWR), droplets will bead and roll off the fabric. Light rain, or limited exposure to rainHood - detachable with faux fur trim, providing added protection and comfortStorm flap - prevents wind or rain getting in at the zipFabric composition - outer is made of 100% polyester What is a Down Jacket? A down jacket is a jacket which has been insulated with the soft and warm under feathers from duck or geese. Down is a fantastic insulator as the loft (or fluffiness) of down creates thousands of tiny air pockets which trap warm air and retain heat, thus keeping the wearer very warm. The down fill of a jacket will be either goose down, duck down or a combination of the two. How to dry a Down Jacket? A down jacket should not be air dried. Not only will air drying take a very long time there is more risk of the feathers clumping together and the jacket starting to smell (if it takes a while to dry). Down jackets should be tumble dried at a low heat. Don’t be tempted set the dryer to a high heat as you risk melting the seams and outer shell fabric. Remember to always check the label of your garment for exact care details. Adding tennis balls or similar into the dryer stops the feathers from clumping together and helps to re ‘fluff’ the down. To prevent clumps of down forming you can remove the jacket every now and then from the dryer (hold the jacket flat and not at one end) and fluff. Ensure the jacket is 100% dry.