Men's lifestyle jackets and padded coats

Down jacket, waterproof jacket, tracksuit jacket: three jackets for three weathers

The down jacket keeps you warm thanks to its filling, either down or synthetic, and is suitable for cold, dry days. The waterproof jacket protects against rain and wind and can be worn over a sweatshirt. The tracksuit jacket, lighter, is perfect for mid-season and trips to the gym. With these three pieces, you can get through the whole year.

Parka, bomber jacket, coat: the jacket that completes the outfit

Some jackets give style to an outfit. The parka, long and often with a hood, protects down to the thighs and can be worn over joggers or jeans. The bomber jacket, shorter in length, ends at the waist and highlights your silhouette. The bomber, with its ribbed cuffs and waistband, has an urban spirit.

Elton, All SZN, Red down jacket: the jackets on this page

• Hummel offers the Red down jacket, in blue, black or green, for cold days.
• adidas features the lined All SZN jacket, in black, for mid-season.
• Errea has the Elton tracksuit jacket in various colour combinations, in children's sizes, to dress the little ones in their club colours.
• Givova and Erima complete the collection with tracksuit jackets and hooded jackets.
• Tombo adds its everyday jackets.

Layer without suffocating: the right jacket size

A jacket should be chosen with what it covers in mind. If you wear it over a thick sweatshirt, check the shoulder width and sleeve length in the size guide. A down jacket that is too tight loses its warmth, as the compressed filling traps less air. The sleeves should cover the wrist with arms extended.

T-shirts, sweatshirts, trousers, shorts: what's underneath

The jacket is the final layer. The men's sweatshirts are worn underneath in winter. The men's t-shirts are enough under a tracksuit jacket in mid-season. The men's trousers complete the outfit, and the men's shorts go well with a light jacket on summer evenings.

Men's jackets and down jackets on sale

Winter jackets often go on sale at the end of the cold season. The men's sales are a great time, and the Black Friday for men comes just before the really cold weather. The men's clearance page gathers end-of-line items all year round.

Frequently asked questions

How to wash a down jacket without damaging it?

Wash it in the machine on a delicate cycle, at low temperature, with a special detergent if it is down. Tumble dry it on low heat with two tennis balls to fluff up the filling, if the label allows. Otherwise, dry it flat while shaking it regularly.

Does a waterproof jacket breathe?

Some do, thanks to a membrane that allows water vapour to escape while blocking rain. Simpler models, coated, protect well but trap sweat. For city use, a water-repellent jacket is often sufficient.

Down or synthetic jacket: which one to choose?

Down is very warm for its weight and compresses well, but it is sensitive to moisture. Synthetic materials keep their warmth even when wet and are easier to wash. For a rainy city, synthetic is often more practical.

Can you wear a tracksuit jacket in winter?

Alone, it doesn’t provide enough warmth in very cold weather. Under a sleeveless down jacket or a parka, it becomes a good intermediate layer. It takes its place alone again by mid-season.

How to store a down jacket in summer?

Store it clean and fully dry, hung or folded without being compressed. Avoid leaving it for months in its compression bag, which crushes the filling. When the next winter comes, shake it to restore its volume.