In recent years, traveling to cold regions such as Korea, Japan or Europe at the end of the year is a travel trend that many young people and families love. This is also the time when winter coats are sought after, but the reality is that everyone is afraid to bring heavy coats when traveling no matter how warm they are. Therefore, finding a coat that is both warm and light, easy to wear and can cope with many different types of weather is a concern for many people.

To solve this difficult problem, Uniqlo created Pufftech, a new generation of quilted jackets with many outstanding advantages compared to conventional quilted jackets. No longer needing to be really thick and heavy to keep warm, this product line was born and brought a new definition of winter jackets: light but warm. Lightweight but warm, flexible to adapt to all unpredictable weather conditions of the cold season with a modern design, Pufftech is the typical model of the new generation of winter jackets.

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The new generation jacket: Light and warm

The new Pufftech technology is the result of a proud collaboration between Uniqlo and Toray Industries, a nearly century-old technology corporation specializing in the production of carbon fiber used to make rockets as well as Boeing commercial aircraft. Researched and developed since 2019, the product is inspired by the combination of down jackets and unique insulation quilting technology.

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The insulated quilted layer is made of Pufftech fibers with a hollow 3D spiral structure that helps store the maximum amount of air inside each fiber, thereby increasing the ability to keep warm. These fibers are also super thin, only 1/5 the thickness of a human hair, so the shirt is extremely light and comfortable to wear. It can be mentioned that the weight of the men's quilted Parka is only equivalent to a 500ml water bottle, or the women's vest is only as light as a lemon. With this shirt, winter is no longer synonymous with the bulkiness of thick, heavy shirts, but instead is comfort and flexibility.

Flexible features, comfortable to wear

One of the typical problems with quilted shirts is that the cotton fibers leak through the fabric surface. This disadvantage is overcome in Pufftech when the fibers are interwoven to form round cotton rolls and are quilted directly into the shirt, creating a durable whole, thereby minimizing the leakage of cotton through the fabric.

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Not only providing warmth in cold, dry weather, Pufftech synthetic fiber also has the ability to effectively retain warmth when it rains, is foggy or when the humidity is above 90%. In addition, the outer fabric layer is also waterproof, making it easier than ever to deal with sudden light rains.

The Pufftech down jacket also has anti-static properties regardless of how dry the air is or when in contact with wool. By weaving static elastic fibers into the elastic fibers of the inner layer, Uniqlo has created an effective anti-static jacket that provides complete comfort when wearing and moving.

Ideal choice for long trips

At the end of the year, when the demand for travel is increasing, Pufftech is the right shirt to have in your luggage. Whether it is a place with low temperature, erratic weather, sometimes cold, sometimes deep cold or sudden rain, this product is a versatile, reliable companion for anyone.

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In particular, even on long trips, the wearer can quickly clean the shirt when necessary. Because Pufftech shirts are made from synthetic fibers, they can be hand-washed in warm water while still maintaining their shape, and can be dried naturally overnight.

Modern design, diverse models, easy to combine

Not only “warm and light”, the Pufftech product line is also “warm and beautiful” with 18 diverse designs, from hooded jackets, relaxed-fit jackets to lightweight vests, with diverse quilted patterns with many options such as diamonds, squares... Each family member can freely choose the design they like, ensuring warmth and aesthetics throughout the winter.

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In addition, wearers can completely combine Pufftech shirts with Heattech shirts to increase the warmth retention effect, or combine them with wool coats, sweatshirts, and fleece jackets to create unique outfits, expressing their own style.

With superior technology, a balance between warmth and flexibility, comfort, and a simple yet stylish design, the Pufftech quilted jacket is an indispensable product in everyone's winter wardrobe and cold-country travel luggage.

Bich Dao