Goldwin’s Modular, Sustainable Puffy Series Can Replace All Your Winter Outerwear

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Goldwin’s impressively sustainable new collection is built for navigating the city in colder temperatures and will keep you warm while looking cool.

As technical outerwear continues to advance, insulation is also getting greener. More and more brands are packing garments with sustainable fillers – but Goldwin is taking it a step further. Each piece in the brand’s new Puffy outer series is insulated with eco-friendly polyester insulation made from recycled marine plastic (i.e., plastic waste collected in coastal developing countries). Moreover, because Goldwin purchases the plastic directly from the teams who collect it locally, the brand contributes to communities while supporting a healthier planet.

For added durability, the new collection is also made with lightweight GORE-TEX. Within the collection fans can find a vest, jacket and coat. Each breathable, windproof piece is designed to help you layer up and face the day – no matter how gray the day becomes.

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The Backstory

Goldwin: Equipping Enthusiasts to Immerse Themselves in Nature

Goldwin has been creating quality gear for over 70 years, focusing on a “unity between humans and nature” as one of its guiding forces.

Today, Goldwin continues to release technical garments for a wide range of activities and boasts several ever-evolving athletic, outdoor, ski and lifestyle collections. In recent years, the brand has experimented with a new line of compression gear it calls the C3fit collection. The innovative line is designed to perform on all three Cs: compression, conditioning and comfort.

Goldwin’s new Puffy outer series also focuses on a ‘group of threes’ and introduces a new way to layer over other favorites.

The Gist

What Makes Goldwin’s Puffy Series Great Indoor/Outdoor Staples?

Goldwin built its Puffy collection around three pillars of winter outerwear: a vest, jacket and coat.

The vest is a minimalist, collar-less piece that can be easily worn all day long. Lined with lightweight, durable PERTEX Quantum, the vest is soft to the touch and extremely cozy. Because it’s windproof, breathable and water-repellant, when worn on its own, the vest offers pinch-hit protection from the elements. Though its true power is unleashed when layered under the collection’s coat or jacket.

On colder days, the lightweight jacket will keep you warm and protected against the wind and rain, while an inner security pocket can keep your most precious cargo safe. Its shoulders are seamlessly connected to the jacket’s front section to reduce the need for extra stitching, and the entire piece weighs just 14.8 ounces. More than anything, the jacket doubles as a great indoor/outdoor layer, and makes the transition between spaces so much easier. Throw it on before you head out the door and count on the piece to keep you cozy – even in the coldest office spaces.

As you might expect, the coat serves as the sturdiest, warmest layer of all three. It’s designed with an A-line silhouette that can be adjusted with a simple drawcord stitched into the hem. Its minimalist details and streamlined construction ensure ease of movement across the shoulders. As windproof, breathable and water-repellent as its siblings, the coat also features a built-in hood for added weather protection.

Our POV

Golwin’s Puffy Series is a Smart, City-Friendly Winter Collection

While fluorescent layers may get more attention in the backcountry, Goldwin’s Puffy series is all you’ll need to take on an unpredictable and fashion-forward winter. Each of the three pieces has been designed to fall and flow across the body comfortably and comes in black or clay beige.

Beyond its looks and high functionality, the collection delivers big in terms of environmental concerns and global justice: its ethical, eco-friendly marine recycled polyester insulation cleans the planet and gives back to developing communities. Moreover, this three-piece modular collection can replace an entire closetful of lesser outerwear. Since it’s coated with lightweight 20d GORE-TEX INFIUM 2L, the vest, jacket and coat are all purpose-built for early fall to late spring weather – and will keep you protected from the wind and other elements.

So if you’re looking for winter staples that pack powerful, technical features and climate-forward responsibility into a smart and stylish package – look no further than Goldwin’s Puffy Series.

Price: $350 – $660

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