The casing feels from the outside nice and soft. Inside it is sufficiently fed, so it "normal" should hold a winter. With strong freezing temperatures (the bags are sufficiently large and easy to reach even with coat closed. Visually, it is not a looker, but not ugly. It's just a simple black coat that looks good simple. You should pay attention on sizes. I had to order two sizes smaller than usual. But by the very good service is also an exchange no problem.
