Is the orange interior lining removable? I don’t like the orange inner lining…would like to remove it and dye
it a lighter color of the exterior or the same color.
It is not. I purchased one last go-around. I will say this is a mighty warm jacket and a great value!
@Wooter604760736 - The puffer lining is not removable. Lining is minimally or not visible if wearing it. It is a pretty warm jacket. Suitable for maybe 45 to 60 degree weather. Maybe 40 with a sweater. Mine from Woot looked same as ad with Spire by Galaxy in photo, but received “Decibel” brand. The navy is darker than in photo (which I was glad to see).
Sleeves are very stiff would like it more if it could be softened. Have read polyester can be softened by vinegar added to rinse cycle. Alternatively fabric softener. Anyone tried either with this jacket? It is a bit noisy if bending arms at least when new.
Wondering if the sizing chart is fairly accurate and true to size? Or should I go a size bigger than usual?
Just a heads up that these run small. You should order a size higher than you normally wear at least, 2 sizes if you like your jackets a little looser.
They are really warm, and I like mine a lot after I got a size that is comfortable (2 sizes bigger than normal).
Size or even two than normal.
Agree - especially since you may want to layer with a sweater or jersey in late fall or early spring.
Wow, you people must all be from southern climates. I live near Cleveland and never really thought we were a cold climate. I bought this a couple weeks ago as a winter coat and find it suitable for below 30 degrees by itself and down to 0 or so with a hoodie under it. Late fall or early spring? 45 to 60 degrees? Anything over 50 here is short sleeve shirt weather. 30-50 is light jacket/heavy sweatshirt. Maybe add a hat when it gets below freezing.
I got one of these last time because I needed a winter jacket. Then, I had to settle for the olive one because they were out of my size in navy. Snagged a navy one this time. I’m usually a 3X, but a 4X fits nicely. This is my fourth time getting one of these jackets.
After about a year and a half of use, the zipper fell apart on my first one. Several of the teeth just fell off. The second one I only had for three months before it was lost in a house fire. Third one has been holding up well for the few months that I’ve had it. I think the zipper on the first issue was just a manufacturing defect, as the zipper was always a bit difficult on that one. The others seem to have good zippers.
@intrepid01 - Mine have softened up pretty well with just some regular wear.
@dsmmrm - I was thinking the same thing. Being from upstate NY, I walk around in 45F weather in short sleeves. This jacket was quite suitable when I wore it to work the other night at 15F, with a short sleeve shirt under it. I wouldn’t use it for really long periods outside at that temp without a sweatshirt on under it, but for getting to the car it was more than adequate.
I can survive in 60 degree temps with a sweater and maybe one more base layer. Grew up in mid Atlantic states. Most human males supposedly are comfortable shirtless if ambient temp is 78 degrees F low humidity. With a layer or two of clothes most prefer closer to 70 degrees F.
@outbackjon - I also usually buy 3x but bought this in 4x. It fits perfectly and has room for an additional layer or 2.
Can’t get my head around the difference in temperature perception.
@intrepid01 - I have to set my AC to 75 max in the summer or I’m very uncomfortable. 78 is intolerable even to sit and watch TV. My thermostat is at 67 or less in the winter and that is fine. I’m curious as to where your numbers come from.
Thanks for the experience re: softening.
I am reminded that there was a young guy who tried to cross a parking lot in 15 degree F weather. He made it to the steps of the building where his body was found. You can tolerate the cold for a while, but your lung alvioli may be more vulnerable. Please everyone take care. Winter is coming. Don’t take chances even walking a block or two.
From physiology texts. Similar is found online regarding comfort levels. But I have had to endure 93 degrees when airconditioning unit failed and 58 degree at night as a student trying to sleep where landlord turned off heater.
I usually wear a Large, ordered the 2XL based on the dire warnings of Lilliputuan sizes. I can easily wear a hoodie or heavy fleece under it. I would say order one size up if you won’t regularly wear another outerwear garment underneath.
Well worth the $$. Also from the northeast, and this is comfortable as my only outerwear down into the 20’s if I am just outside taking the dogs for a short walk. With a fleece underneath, easily down to zero F.
Find a local tailor to replace zippers on inexpensive jackets like this one if the original fails, mine charges $25 and the replacement zipper is of superior quality.
I can’t read that because of the paywall but a deep freeze by NYT definition has to be colder than 15 degrees F. Are you sure they didn’t say -15? That would probably be called a deep freeze here. +15 would be called “January”.
The news item was about 20 cases of recent cold weather exposure deaths. In that case the temp was thought to have been below zero so injury to lungs rapid. He was not far from the door of his dorm.
The student I mentioned was a different earlier news item. Temp was from memory and might be off. However, please remember 15 degrees F is already 17 degrees below freezing. Below freezing cold is posited as causing alveolar capillary freezing and then bleeding within lung from which one may not recover. Duration of exposure of course does also matter, but I hope no one tests limits.
You would think that would happen regardless of the coat you are wearing as everyone is inhaling the same temperature air. I looked up the weather here on 1/31/19. The low was -2 and high was 8 that day. No one died here that I recall. It routinely gets below 0 with wind chill well into the -30s or lower. One Christmas Eve way back in the 80s I was at my parent’s house for festivities and it hit -22 actual temperature with a wind chill below -50. The car froze and we were stuck there overnight but breathing, while not overly pleasant, was certainly possible without issue. I can’t account for the difference in perception and I’m not trying to call you out or anything. I just have a different view of the temperature efficacy of this coat (to try to bring the conversation back on topic).
Glad you are hardy. Please stay safe. Here’s advice from your local teaching hospital.
Maybe after a few washes it won’t be as starchy…that’s usually the case with most new clothes.