THOM KROM W J 21326 Woman Jacket - Black Padded Quilted Polyamide Elastane Shell Cotton Cuffs Italian

Quilted Polyamide. Cotton Cuffs. The W J 21326.

The THOM KROM W J 21326 is a padded quilted jacket for women in black: 85% polyamide / 15% elastane shell, 100% polyester fill, 100% cotton ribbed cuffs, 55% polyester / 45% viscose lining. The quilted construction stitches through all layers simultaneously at a repeating pattern, containing the polyester fill in baffles while producing the jacket's visible surface geometry. The W J 21326 is a distinct model from the W B 326 in the same THOM KROM FW25/26 quilted outerwear range — the same material specification applied to a different jacket silhouette and construction. German design. Italian production. Women's XS–M. Fall/Winter 25/26.

Why This Jacket Is Different

• 85% polyamide / 15% elastane shell: Polyamide (nylon) as the primary shell fibre produces a smooth, slightly dense surface with higher abrasion resistance than polyester at equivalent weight; polyamide manages moisture at the shell surface more effectively than polyester, dissipating surface moisture rather than holding it; this matters for padded outerwear where moisture at the shell can eventually affect the fill's thermal performance beneath; the 15% elastane produces stretch recovery that works specifically with polyamide's smooth hand — the shell moves with the body through its full range of motion without tension at the quilt seam lines, which are stress points in any padded jacket construction
• Quilted construction: The quilt stitching passes through shell, fill, and lining simultaneously — each stitch line compresses all three layers to the needle path and creates a baffle zone between lines where the polyester fill is contained at full loft; the quilt pattern is simultaneously the jacket's thermal structure (baffle size determines fill volume and heat distribution) and its visible surface design (the quilt line geometry is the outer surface's primary visual element in black polyamide); the quilted construction is not a decorative addition to the jacket — it is the construction method that makes the padded jacket functional, producing the surface pattern as its direct output
• 100% polyester fill: Synthetic fill retained within the quilt baffles; does not absorb moisture (unlike down), maintains loft through moisture exposure, and dries quickly; the fill cannot migrate through the shell fabric between baffle zones
• 100% cotton ribbed cuffs: Natural fibre at the wrist terminus of a synthetic outer layer — cotton's softness and absorbency against skin at the cuff are distinct from the polyamide shell above; the ribbed knit construction provides elastic hold at the wrist without a fastening, sealing the sleeve end against cold air entry; a material contrast detail that is a THOM KROM design signature in this quilted range
• 55% polyester / 45% viscose lining: A lining blend that provides dimensional stability (polyester component) and a softer inner surface feel (viscose component) against garments worn beneath the jacket
• W J 21326 vs W B 326 — same materials, different jacket: The W J 21326 and W B 326 share an identical material specification (shell, fill, rib, lining fibres and percentages) but are different models in the THOM KROM FW25/26 quilted outerwear range; the model codes denote different silhouettes, jacket lengths, collar treatments, or construction configurations; the W J 21326 is priced higher within the range, indicating additional construction complexity or length relative to the W B 326
• German design, Italian production: THOM KROM is a German design label — the design language, minimalist construction logic, and material specification originate in Germany; the W J 21326 is produced in Italy (country of origin: Italy); German precision design applied to Italian manufacturing standards
• Women's, XS–M: Available in XS, S, and M; true to size fit for the padded quilted construction
• 1kg finished weight: Lightweight for a fully padded quilted outer layer — the polyamide shell and polyester fill deliver thermal performance at 1kg, significantly lighter than equivalent structured cloth outer layers at the same insulation level
• Unlike padded jackets with polyester shells (where the surface has slight texture and lower moisture management), the W J 21326's polyamide shell provides a cleaner, smoother black surface and superior abrasion performance; unlike down-filled jackets, the polyester fill maintains loft and thermal performance after moisture exposure without requiring special wet-weather handling

Specifications

• Style: Padded quilted jacket
• Colour: Black
• Shell: 85% Polyamide, 15% Elastane
• Fill: 100% Polyester
• Cuffs: 100% Cotton (ribbed knit)
• Lining: 55% Polyester, 45% Viscose
• Construction: Quilted (shell + fill + lining)
• Fit: True to size / contemporary
• Country of Manufacture: Italy (Made in Italy)
• Design origin: Germany (THOM KROM)
• Brand: THOM KROM
• Gender: Women's
• Season: Fall/Winter 25/26
• Weight: 1 kg

Women's Size Chart

Available in XS, S, and M. True to size — size to bust measurement. The padded quilted volume is built into the construction; the jacket does not require sizing up for layering beneath.

The Moment You Put It On

1kg of polyamide shell and polyester fill at the shoulder. The black surface reads clean and slightly lustrous — the quilt pattern's geometry running across the jacket body, each baffle zone between the quilt lines holding the fill at its full loft, the surface reading as dimensional against a flat black. The cotton ribbed cuffs at the wrist seal the sleeve end — a different surface contact from the polyamide above; natural, soft, elastic; the sleeve sealed without a fastening. The jacket compresses under an outer layer without the fill shifting within the baffles. At 1kg it is lighter than it looks.

This is the THOM KROM W J 21326 — German design minimalism in a polyamide quilted jacket for women.

The Art of Polyamide-Elastane Shell in Quilted Outerwear

Polyamide as the primary shell fibre in a padded quilted jacket is a precision material specification. At 85% with 15% elastane, the W J 21326's shell has three properties that distinguish it from polyester-elastane equivalents: surface quality (polyamide's smooth, dense fibre produces a cleaner, slightly lustrous black surface than polyester at equivalent weight, which matters for the quilt pattern's visual reading — the quilt lines read more crisply against a polyamide surface than against a textured polyester one); abrasion resistance (polyamide fibres resist surface pilling and contact abrasion longer than polyester fibres at equivalent diameter, which matters for the shoulder and cuff zones of a jacket worn regularly as an outer layer); and moisture management (polyamide does not hold surface moisture as polyester can, allowing the shell surface to dry or dissipate moisture more quickly — relevant for padded outerwear where moisture retained at the shell can reduce the insulating air layer between shell and fill over time). The 15% elastane in the shell also performs a specific function at the quilt seam lines: the stitch lines that run through all layers create slightly less flexible zones across the shell; the elastane allows the shell to extend at these seam-line stress points under body movement and return without permanent deformation. THOM KROM specifies polyamide-elastane shell for this jacket range as a construction quality decision — the shell that best serves the quilted construction's performance requirements and the jacket's surface reading in black.

How to Wear It

• As a standalone outer layer in autumn and mild winter: The quilted polyester fill and 1kg construction provide thermal insulation appropriate for outdoor temperatures down to around 5–10°C depending on inner layering; the polyamide shell's moisture management makes it effective in light rain or damp conditions
• As a mid-layer beneath an over coat or heavy outer: The smooth polyamide shell reduces friction against an outer layer; the 1kg compressed construction fits cleanly beneath a structured coat without adding significant bulk at the shoulder; the cotton rib cuffs fit under longer outer sleeves without bunching
• Over THOM KROM knitwear in a tonal black look: The W J 21326's quilted black surface over a smooth or worked-knit inner garment; the polyamide's slight lustre above a matte knit inner; the cotton rib cuff visible at the wrist below the jacket's sleeve end
• For travel: The polyester fill compresses without permanent loft loss; the jacket packs into a bag and recovers its fill loft when shaken out; the 1kg weight minimises carry burden; the polyamide shell resists transit abrasion from bag contact and repeated compression

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold on gentle cycle — use a mesh laundry bag to protect the zip hardware and cotton rib cuffs; close all zips before washing
• Tumble dry low with two clean tennis balls or dryer balls — the balls redistribute the polyester fill within the quilt baffles as the jacket dries, preventing fill clumping at the baffle edges; do not tumble dry without balls as the fill will migrate to the baffle edges and compress unevenly
• Do not tumble dry on high heat — the 15% elastane in the polyamide shell and the polyamide fibre itself are sensitive to high dryer heat; high-cycle heat can permanently alter the elastane's recovery properties and the shell's dimensional stability
• Do not bleach
• Iron on low heat through a pressing cloth if needed — do not iron directly on the polyamide shell; do not iron over the cotton rib cuffs on high heat
• Store hanging or loosely folded — avoid prolonged compression in the same position to maintain fill loft

The W J 21326 is THOM KROM padded quilted outerwear. Polyamide-Elastane Shell. Polyester Fill. Cotton Rib. German Design. Italian Production. Fall/Winter 25/26.