Winter in Kyrgyzstan varies: in Bishkek and Osh it hovers around 0 °C, down to −15 °C on frosty days, while in Naryn and At-Bashy it can reach −30 °C and lower. So there is no single “warmest jacket” — choose for your own conditions.
1. Insulation
- Natural down (goose or duck) — the warmest and lightest. The higher the share of down (for example, 80/20 — 80% down, 20% feather), the warmer. Downside: it dislikes moisture and needs careful washing.
- Synthetic insulation (Thinsulate, hollow fibre, etc.) — doesn’t mind moisture, washable and cheaper. Enough for city winters.
- Blended — a compromise between the two.
2. Outer fabric
For snow and sleet you need waterproof, windproof fabric. Down jackets need a tightly woven “down-proof” fabric so feathers don’t poke through.
3. Length
- Short — handy for drivers and people on the move.
- Mid-thigh — the all-round city option.
- Long (knee-length) — for hard frosts and long walks.
4. Details that make the difference
- A warm hood with a drawstring.
- Inner cuffs in the sleeves — keep the wind out.
- A storm flap over the zip.
- A drawstring at the waist or hem.
- An inner pocket — phone batteries drain fast in the cold.
5. Choosing the size online
You wear a warm jumper under a winter jacket, so check the size chart and measure your chest with the jumper on. When you stretch your arms forward, the sleeves shouldn’t ride up. More in how to choose clothing sizes online.
6. For children
A child’s jacket should be light, allow free movement and have reflective details — on short winter days it is important to be visible on the road. You can size up by one, but a jacket that is too big keeps warmth poorly.
7. Care
Wash down jackets with a special detergent and tumble-dry them with tennis balls to break up clumps. In summer, store the jacket on a hanger in a roomy cover, not in a tight bag.
In the catalogue: men’s clothing, women’s clothing, boys’ and girls’ clothing.