my new down puffer vest from Land's End

wildcat fan · ‎03-23-2010

They had a great sale so I got a down puffer vest for less than $20. I bought one last year and love it, but I can tell this one is not the same even though they are similar. At first I thought it was odd that I was covered in cat hair since kitty hasn't been near it, but with a closer look, I found that it's the down filling popping out all over it. Boo! 😢

Love the fit and it has overall rating of 4.5 out of 5. I pulled out all of the visible feathers, but when I wore it again, more popped out. Do you think this will stop? I'm thinking about returning it.

Here's a photo from the website:

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

Cute! LOVE that blue!!!

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

No, it will not stop. That's what happens when the fabric is an insufficient thread count to keep feathers from poking through. It's too loosely woven. It'll be a real mess if machine washed.

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wildcat fan · ‎03-23-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
No, it will not stop. That's what happens when the fabric is an insufficient thread count to keep feathers from poking through. It's too loosely woven. It'll be a real mess if machine washed.

I wondered what it would be like if I wash it. I haven't had any problems with the one I bought last year. Maybe I just got a dud this time. I think I'll see if I can exchange it. I love the color.

MacDUFF · ‎05-29-2015

Hi @wildcat fan

I agree with @Kachina624 that it won't stop and it may get worse in the wash. Too bad 'cuz this is cute...perfect for the current weather in our area of N & SC. The rating is good, though, and makes me think yours could just be a dud...?? You might consider exchanging.

I'd be careful of the temptation to think you can live with it since it's such a great price and a great piece...a feeling I'm all too familiar with hahaha...because it has the potential of becoming one of those "what was I thinking" pieces! Hope you are well!

~~~ I call dibs on the popcorn concession!! ~~~

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@wildcat fan ...sorry, no the popping of down will not stop.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

Oh .... that reminds me of the awful FEATHER pillows we had when I was a kid............Not even down pillows.....they were filled with chicken feathers

♥Surface of the Sun♥

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

I'd send it back since you already have one you like.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@wildcat fan , check to see if there are reviews of the best. Common practice for big markdowns on problem clothing. I always check out the reviews before purchase. I would return it as you can't stop the feathers bleeding through. LM

luvmyteddy4 · ‎09-04-2010

I bought three puffer jackets from LE about 4 years ago and my favorite one has been my silver with black polka dots that still looks brand new. I get compliments every time I wear it still. I wish I had bought more.

I remember seeing the one you bought on there. I bought the pintucked flannel tops that are on there and they are really cute, I bought 4 at a really good sale price.