Quilted Jacket Guide & How To Buy One

Get to know more about Quilted jackets. Its history, styling, and quality hallmarks you should look for when you buy one.

What exactly is quilt? Quilting means that you have two layers of fabric that are held together by rows of stitches. Sometimes you have a third material between the layers which is called the padding material.

Quilting became really popular in the 17th century but basically, it has been around since the middle ages. Oftentimes, it was used as an under armor to make it more comfortable for knights to wear.

A quilted jacket today has the same characteristics; it is lightweight, it is really insulating, and it is waterproof when it's rained on. Technically, the advantage and insulating properties of quilted jackets come from the trapped air chambers in between the quilting and that really helps to make you feel warmer and insulate you better while you don't add any weight.

An American by the name of Steve Guylas invented quilted jackets. He was in the military, he moved to UK and he was inspired by horse blankets to keep horses warm and so he created a jacket. First, it was actually a shooting jacket, it was rather simple, was all made of polyester and polyamide and was cut very boxy.

Initially, it came in only two colors, in pale olive green and navy. So, if you want a very classic quilted jacket, these are the first colors you should look at. Steve started his company and named the company Husky.

Over time, he added more colors, he added the corduroy collar, It has two angled patch pockets. This feature has remained until today and it's oftentimes very practical to have big pockets when you're hunting, fishing or when you do any other outdoor activity.

The original husky jacket was made of nylon with a hundred percent polyester so don't shy away because of the material composition.

Basically, it is a single breasted jacket with five snap buttons which are very sturdy, you can open them, close them and you also have the same snap buttons on the back where we have two at the vent. It just helps to keep the sleeve very narrow to prevent any wind from coming in. Basically, these are all the hallmarks of the original jacket.

Now, when it comes to sizing, usually, they're cut a little roomier, a little boxier and Italian made jackets tend to be a little slimmer than English made jackets so always keep that in mind and try to figure out the measurements of your jacket rather than the standard sizing, otherwise, you may get a cut that's a little less flattering or less roomy, depending on what your preference is.

The goal is to have a decently fitting jacket that is slightly shorter than the peacoat but longer than a jacket so you can wear it over your tweed sportcoat or even a suit coat if you have to but generally, it's more of a country garment and therefore, it's great for everything casual, tweedy and rough wools.

You may wonder, what kind of quilted jacket you should buy and you would want to go with the original jacket but unfortunately, the Husky company was sold to an Italian company so it's no longer the original thing.

Traditional ones are oftentimes the ones you find in England and there are several brands, there are some from Italy, which have a more modern fit. You'll also find them in the US. Price wise, you can actually find them new starting at a hundred dollars.

For more features, better materials, you spend about 250 - 300 of course, that also depends on the brand you have but if you're on a budget, you can try to find them on eBay or second hand starting at maybe 20, 25 -30 dollars. Overall, great value for what you get.

Over time, sometimes the quilting may come off but frankly, that does not really matter, it just gives your garment character and if it looks frumpy or anything, you'll just get a new one.

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Gentleman's Gazette

[mrtnnYutub]

I just moved from the City to the Country, and decided to dress the part. This clip helped make my up mind on what to get.

[mattsinvegas]

I highly prefer Barbour coats. They’re an excellent choice for quilted or waxed cotton coats. Best to go for the timeless classics in my opinion.

[CarlMurawski]

Wonderful video! I'm also a big fan of quilted vests, I picked up one at Brooks Brothers which gets a lot of use in layering and by itself. I love that tweed version you have!

[matthewmontgomery]

Thanks for the GG article and video - decided on a Lavenham jacket...I’ve got enough Barbour jackets to last a lifetime ;-). Love your town and country gentleman’s gazette

[jamesthacoolcat]

I got mine on ebay really nice for fall. I went for a roomier one for layering and so a sportcoat will fit underneath

[Newburyk]

we need a Sven Raphael Schneider video everyday, i love these

[MiniPaintAdventurer]

Could you make a video on vintage outdoors wear?

[masonrudesheim]

Yay, quilted gambesons! I like medieval history and armor.

[rancesneed]

I got a quilted bomber jacket as a liner in my Nike Military M64 Field Jacket. Which I take with me everywhere I can. So I got two jackets in one. The liner is for light weight weather, and the outer for heavy rain and snow. I've worn both when I was in really cold days like 15 to -30. With proper under laying, but I love the quilted jacket. It's lined with goose feathers but not bulky, so in windy times when I'm wearing it. I'm nice and warm, shielded from the wind. But cool on warm days of spring too, because of the light weight. Has the same cross pattern sewn on it and I got the best of both worlds with these layers.

[harryemmott]

What is your opinion of Barbour jackets, quilted or wax? They have really revolutionized and popularized the style.

[napoleonalex]

New here, i like your subjects and the real enthousiame you share.

[yesu]

Is it possible to alter a quilted jacket?

[RockandrollNegro]

The Husky Jacket was not the first quilted jacket in America. The 1934 Eddie Bauer Skyliner was 30 years earlier. It was the first patented down jacket in America and also the first quilted pattern jacket to be mass produced.

[paullytle]

quilted armor aka gampeson or Akaton was very effective and was quite popular

[MartinGrauer]

Thank you for another amazing video. Your video and articles are my most favourite on the internet :)
I have recently bought one in a navy colour and it's great!

[ConestogaCreek]

I really like your videos. Very relaxing but also very passionate about fashion. I am and will remain subscribed.

[Colimabeach]

Lucky me, yesterday I found a Quilted Barbour jacket at a thrift shop in like new condition, olive green (amazing!) made in England and in my size!

[KurtG]

What is the jacket brand/name that appears behind the "quilted jacket guide" intro title? Thanks

[varun]

Quilted padded armour was made by sewing together layers of heavy linen and wool fiber. It was very heavy. Earlier on, they were the secondary barrier and the principal slash barrier. Swords don't cut through gambeson easily.

[frankcadillac]

still looking for years for a quilted jacket with black collar any idea where i can find one