How to choose a children's jacket for fall or winter? What points should you pay attention to? What materials are best suited for children's clothing? What insulation does not cause allergies? These and many other questions arise for each parent when it comes to choosing an autumn or winter jacket for a child.
The following article will help facilitate the choice and help you acquire the perfect thing in every way.
Styles
Before proceeding to a more detailed study of materials, fillers, fashion trends, it is necessary to determine the issue of choosing a suitable style. After all, a jacket should be not only fashionable, warm and beautiful. First of all, it should be comfortable!
The child, regardless of his age, should be comfortable in outerwear. It should not constrain or constrain movements.
The jacket should be of sufficient length and have all the necessary additional elements, for example, a hood, cuffs, belt, pockets, drawstring. All that the child was warm and comfortable in the most windy or frosty weather.
Almost all modern models of winter jackets are equipped with reflective stripes. This is one of the elements of security, do not neglect it.
It is good if the jacket has a simple and convenient lock. Most often, this is lightning. Many models come with duplicate locks, for example, the zipper can be supplemented with buttons or buttons.
As for the styles themselves, the modern children's fashion is in no way inferior to the adult in the presence and variety of models.
Jackets can be loose and fit, long and short. It all depends on the season and climatic conditions for which the jacket is selected.
The design of a children's jacket can also be different.Jackets for girls are made in a concise sports, classic or romantic style with many decorative ornaments, appliqués, embroideries, etc.
Materials
Material is the next point that you should pay attention to when choosing a jacket. One of the most popular materials in the new season is polyester.
It is characterized by high strength, wear resistance, practicality, excellent decorative properties. It perfectly resists wind loads and is characterized by high water repellent ability.
The polyester is easy to clean, easy to wash, dries quickly, and dirt accidentally on the jacket can be easily removed with a damp cloth.
Denim is an equally popular material for sewing jackets for girls. Most often, denim is used to create a spring-autumn wardrobe. It has high strength characteristics and is perfect for tailoring a wide variety of models - from a cropped jacket to a denim parka.
Artificial leather is often used for sewing autumn-spring jackets.
This material is suitable even for the smallest children. In this case, you should not choose too complex and "adult" styles, preference should be given to jackets of the most simple cut.
The outer fabric for the jacket should be soft and comfortable to the touch. It must be windproof, withstand low temperatures well and be waterproof.
Some materials also have a dirt-repellent ability, which is especially important when it comes to children's things. It’s good if the material “breathes”, so the child will be comfortable even in the coldest weather. Such properties are, for example, membrane tissue.
Heaters
Insulators that are used to fill children's jackets are divided into several groups:
- Down (sometimes a feather is added to it). The most popular type of filler. Down has excellent thermal insulation properties, it is very light, quickly restores shape. Its only negative can be considered that it does not apply to hypoallergenic materials. Children's down jackets require special care. When buying such a thing, you should pay attention to the conditions for washing and drying it.
- Hollofiber (isosoft, sintepon, firebertek, tinsulate and other synthetic fillers). This group of heaters is not inferior to natural fluff in lightness and warming ability. Heaters quickly restore shape after washing and drying. An exception is the synthetic winterizer, which can significantly lose in thickness. Synthetic materials do not cause allergies.
- Woolen lining material. It is characterized by high wear resistance, holds heat well, and has hypoallergenic properties.
- Also, fur, cotton, fleece, flannel and other materials are used as insulation.
Before choosing a jacket, you should pay attention to the label, which indicates the characteristics of the insulation, including its density. The lower this indicator, the “colder” the jacket.
The insulation should be distributed evenly over the jacket, without clumping. The seams should be even and clear.
Decor
Children's models of jackets are still distinguished by an abundance and variety of decorative elements.
Faux fur of a bright, saturated color is used as a contrast finish for the collar, hood, cuffs.
Rhinestones, sequins and other shiny jewelry today are not as popular as in previous seasons, but, nevertheless, are still used to decorate girl's jackets.
At the peak of popularity - applications made using the patchwork technique - patchwork mosaic. A decorative element can be made in the same key with a jacket or vice versa - from shreds of contrasting color.
Topical jackets in a romantic style - with all kinds of frills, ruffles and flounces. Such models look girlish gently and touching.
Young ladies who prefer a more strict style in clothes will surely appreciate the classic cut jackets, decorated with decorative lines of contrasting colors. Stitches can be used as an independent decorative element or form intricate patterns.
Denim jackets decorated with delicate, airy lace look beautiful. This openwork material is great for decorating coquette, cuffs, collar or back.
Fashion trends
All shades of bright red and green colors are in fashion. Scarlet, burgundy, raspberry, cherry, grass, aqua and other shades are very relevant in the new season.
Older girls or those who prefer a calmer and lighter color, it is recommended to pay attention to the model of pastel colors. Pale shades of lavender, fuchsia, light blue color look great on women of fashion of the most tender and young age.
One of the trends of the new season are prints on jackets.
Butterflies, flowers, balloons, cartoon characters and other drawings will be especially popular this year.
Girls who prefer classics can choose for themselves models with a bright checkered print, also very popular this season.
Selection tips
In order to choose a suitable model for the cold season, it is worth paying attention to some important points:
- Characteristics of the material and insulation. This information is indicated on the product label. The material should be as breathable as possible so that the child does not sweat during active games in the fresh air.
- Comfort. The child should be comfortable in a jacket. She should not hang on it too loosely or put on back to back. For the coldest time of the year, preference should be given to elongated models of jackets.
- The presence of a hood, cuffs, extra lacing, reflective stripes, etc. All these additional elements will come in handy in the cold season. Warm knitted cuffs will prevent snow from entering the jacket. If they are not, then it is desirable that the sleeves are supplied with elastic bands. The hood can have a detachable fur, this will greatly simplify the procedure for caring for the jacket.
- Collar. When fastened, the collar should not rub the child’s chin, prick it and cover its mouth. It is best if the stand-up collar is low and double.
- Pockets The jacket must have at least two large outer pockets. They are useful not only for storing small things, you can put gloves in them or hide your frozen hands.
- Sewing quality, accessories. The zipper should be with a convenient, large keychain, so that it is convenient for the child to cope with the fastener himself without pulling it.