Short Padding, Now a Tech War Beyond Style

With the start of the harsh winter, the demand for padding is increasing. Continuing the trend of short padding from last year, this winter's focus is on items that combine cropped length (Short), voluminous puffer style fit, and advanced material technology (Tech).

The term 'puffer' originally means a pufferfish that inflates its body, and it refers to a padded jacket filled with cotton, down, or goose feathers, making it voluminous like a pufferfish. The popularity of puffer padding, riding the retro wave of the 90s, has established itself as a winter essential item, with even major luxury brands joining in.

The plush touch of puffer padding offers excellent comfort and warmth, and its versatility in styling makes it highly preferred among the fashion-sensitive younger consumers. Consequently, the fashion industry is racing to release trendy short padding, aiming for the throne of winter padding.

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The North Face presented the '1996 Water Shield Nuptse Down Jacket,' maintaining the heritage of the Nuptse Down while adding the charm of high functionality. It uses 'DRYVENT' fabric for outstanding waterproof, windproof, and moisture-permeable properties, and applies the Waterwall Welding technique to bond quilting seams with heat and pressure, thereby blocking potential 'cold spots' and feather shedding to enhance insulation.

Along with this, the 'Leather Nuptse Down Jacket' made of leather material also stands out. It features an upgraded sheepskin and uses ethically certified down (RDS) with 800 fill power goose down as insulation, making it lightweight and comfortably fitted.

Adidas released the MyShelter Winter Jacket, featuring Adidas' unique triple insulation technology, Cold.Rdy, which maximizes warmth.

The padding layer that directly faces the cold wind blocks the chill first, and the middle duck down layer further prevents the influx of cold air, boasting perfect warmth against the cold.

The innermost duck down layer also prevents the release of internal heat, providing a cozy feeling as if wrapped in a sleeping bag, even in the cold winter.

Reebok has released the 'Lee Hyo-ri Pump Padding' featuring their new ambassador Lee Hyo-ri. Inspired by Reebok's signature Pump Technology, it is designed with a bulky silhouette and is unisex.

The style reflects the 'Glossy Short Padding' trend of the Autumn/Winter season, featuring nylon fabric with a natural sheen.

Details such as the cut lines, sleeve artwork prints, and two-way zipper on the front, as well as superior warmth from the heat-generating lining, are also featured.

Nepa introduced the 'Airfill Down Series,' boasting extreme lightness. The material, 'Mechanical Stretch,' enhances durability while maintaining comfort, featuring ultra-light weight and high mobility.

The outer layer features a micro-porous coating technique, applied as an ultra-thin film to expel sweat in vapor form before sweat droplets form, providing high breathability and moisture permeability for comfortable wear in winter. The quilting style enhances the cozy feel of down, while the adjustable hem string allows for versatile styling.

A Nepa representative said, "With the continuing popularity of short padding since last year, this year we see a variety of styles combined with enhanced technology in short padding. We hope you try out practical short paddings that are lightweight, comfortable, and incorporate companies' technical expertise for a warm and stylish winter look."