My daughter has asthma, and heat is one of her triggers.  I wanted a lightweight coat that takes care of the chill and serves as a windbreaker of sorts.  Although not designed as a ski coat, it is just right for providing warmth for short term outings outside.  It also seems to clean up great, as she spilt hot chocolate on it the first time she wore it.  It washed right out.  I would recommend this product, and I felt I scored a good deal on it when Amazon had coats on sale.