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Australia Invented the Puffer Jacket

PostPosted: Sat 25 May, 2019 11:32 am
by Overlandman
From ABC

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-25/ ... y/10133112

Few people know the puffer jacket, that triumph of warmth and comfort over good looks, came from the hottest and flattest continent on earth.

Re: Australia Invented the Puffer Jacket

PostPosted: Sat 25 May, 2019 11:57 am
by Moondog55
Nice article but I really think the Chinese invented down insulated clothing, isn't it mentioned in Marco Polos writings?

Re: Australia Invented the Puffer Jacket

PostPosted: Mon 27 May, 2019 8:56 pm
by vagrom
Polo did Love in a Cold Climate, right ?

Re: Australia Invented the Puffer Jacket

PostPosted: Fri 31 May, 2019 9:10 am
by Heremeahappy1
Id like to believe I love in all climates...

Re: Australia Invented the Puffer Jacket

PostPosted: Fri 31 May, 2019 9:37 am
by Moondog55
All joking aside it looks like Mr Finch got the importance of the windproofing of the shell and the amount of insulation needed spot on

Re: Australia Invented the Puffer Jacket

PostPosted: Fri 31 May, 2019 9:58 am
by Franco
Just for some trivia, the wife of George Finch gave birth to Peter Finch , the actor .
not George's son, BTW.

Re: Australia Invented the Puffer Jacket

PostPosted: Fri 31 May, 2019 10:38 am
by Petew
Interesting article.

I'm amazed the British Empire was as successful (?) As it was with such gentlemen's blinkers firmly attached....

Though mixed results in exploration, lots of dead stiff upper lips.