Gant jackets include airtight down jackets, windcheaters and varsity jackets. Those with padding such as airtight down jackets have down and feather padding, which provide wonderful warmth and a luxurious feel. Gant men's jacket feature collars like baseball, stand up and point. These jackets are usually made from a blend of materials like cotton, polyamide and polyester for ensuring warmth, superb comfort and great durability. Gant is synonymous with first-class quality, guaranteed by its prestige as the brand that first introduced button-down style shirts into the mass market. All the jackets allow ample room for wearing another layer of clothing or more for additional warmth in a cold environment or during harsh winter days. They are a must-have winter staple. Launched by Bernard Gantmacher in 1949, Gant men's jackets usually feature an embroidered Gant shield logo as an emblem of class and recognition.