Let's Pick Your Coat.

The weather gets colder in November. And we start to have a growing concern about our coats. Winter clothes are also more expensive than spring and summer clothing. Furthermore, when we shop online, we cannot Try them on. Therefore, we need a careful choice and tips when choosing clothes. However, some people do not know what material is good and what kind of clothes they should choose to wear. Let's find out how to choose a good coat. CAH hopes you will spend the winter in a warmer and more stylish way in 2020.

1. Do You Want A Coat That Fits You? Follow These Tips!

a. Choose the Material of Your Coat

When making coats, two natural fibers are used. First, the most commonly used material is wool. Wool is fur from sheep as I’m sure you know. It is also suitable for making coats because it is soft and flexible and does not wrinkle. Second, Cashmere. Cashmere comes from mountain goats. It is the hair of a mountain sheep and used as a raw material for high quality fabrics. It is very delicate and light like silk. However, the high mixed rate of cashmere is not always outstanding. Because although the price is expensive, it is vulnerable to friction and moisture. Also, it can easily be damaged by high temperatures. This may change the shape of the coat. Considering the warmth and firmness, from between 80 to 100 percent wool and 5 to 10 percent cashmere are ideal.

The coat is strong when the synthetic fibers are mixed at about 10 to 20 percent. The clothes are appropriately mixed with synthetic fibers. Acrylic is often used because it is soft and retains warmth well. This has the disadvantage of getting linty. On the other hand, polyester is highly elastic and has few wrinkles. However, it has a rough texture. The design, fit, warmth, and price of clothing can differ depending on the materials used. Let's take a good look at this and choose the clothes that fit you.

b. Pay Attention to the Label.

You need to read the label to know the quality and the rationality of the price. The coat's label gives outer fabric, body lining, and handling information. First, outer fabric tells you the material used in the outside fabric. When choosing a coat, be aware of the natural fiber content of the outer surface. Second, body lining is a material used in the fabric inside the coat. Third, The coat label also tells you to be careful when handling it. Since it is important to watch out for the process of handling clothes, you must check it out. It is expressed simply by small symbols. On clothes that require dry cleaning, the circle symbol with wave picture is on the label. If you see a washing machine-shaped symbol, you can use either a washing machine or hand washing.

2. What Is Your Buying Plan?

If you buy without a plan, you cannot spend wisely. There are many ways to plan. First, there is a way to choose a coat on a budget. The more you can invest, the better quality coat you can choose with high natural fiber content. However, not everyone can invest much in their clothes. When choosing a coat that has a low wool content, it is reasonable not to choose a slippery fabric. Instead, choose a fabric that has fine hair on the surface. Second, it might be a good idea to choose the design first. Coats are mainly divided into ‘tailored fit’ and ‘overfit’. Tailored fit is neat and slim. It is good to wear them in a formal setting. It's the most basic coat design. Therefore, it can be easily worn by anyone regardless of their body type. On the other hand, the overfit coat is soft. Unlike the tailored fit, it is more casually worn in everyday life. It is trendy and younger than the tailored-fit.

3. Do You Love the Environment and Animals? Vegan Coats

Natural fibers such as wool and cashmere are produced from animal fur. So, if you are interested in the environment and animal protection, you may want to wear healthy clothes without harming animals. The answer is ‘vegan fashion’. Various brands have come up with vegan fashion, focusing on the environment and animal ethics. Originally the word vegan came from vegetarianism. Instead of animal fur or leather, a new material has been developed that can give a similar texture. And it was used to make vegan fashion. Various SPA brands have launched vegan coats that are made of modacrylic fiber. Unlike animal fur products, artificial fur does not contain real animal skin or fur. Therefore, it is gaining popularity because it can express lighter and various colors.

       If you go to the clothing store in winter, you can see a lot of coats. There is a new word in Korea called 'Eoljukko.' This means ‘a coat even if you freeze to death’. This newly coined word tells you how much a coat is loved. This is because the coat’s design is various, and can also be worn  in formal settings unlike padding and other coats. If you look closely at the labels hidden in the clothes, you can clearly reduce your failures when buying clothes. This small label contains a lot of information that can cover both your budget and taste. If you are interested in the environment and animal protection, you can try vegan fashion. Why don't you buy a new coat in this Fall/Winter season? A coat will make you into a fashionista.