Uniqlo ultra lightweight down coats/jackets

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Can anyone tell me how warm they are. They look so thin and I can't imagine them being really warm in the depths of winter. Are they a very clever design or will I be shivering in Feb in chilly Yorkshire?

Oh I've totally gone off the idea now as had totally forgotten about how down is usually 'harvested' :(

They had some similar in Costco (zip up) cannot remember the brand (not North Face - they had those a couple of years ago and they were ££ but weighed nothing)

I have a pale lilac-y body warmer I bought in a Uniqlo sale (about £30). I wear it round the house as my neck/upper back get chilly in Spring/Autumn when we don't have the heating on ! . It's also useful to carry in my handbag on holiday, to put on as an extra layer , especially in the evenings. It packs into its own bag, very small and light. It washed beautifully and dries quickly . I don't think it would be warm enough outdoors in winter though .I have a Lands End version, which is much warmer, though bulkier , and which I wear for serious walking .
I had no idea about down-I will read the report

PS I also have a full length down coat, also Lands End, which cost a small fortune but is very warm and doesn't make me (size 14-the Uniqlo M is fine on me and allows for a sweater underneath) look too shapeless.
Having read the report, I don't think I'll be buying any more down, especially as it appear impossible to find out if it's ethically sourced . Disappointing, as I thought it was more 'virtuous' than fur, which my daughters would disown me for wearing . I will be emailing Lands End to ask.....

I got 2 last year - jacket and bodywarmer. They are awesome - first year I haven't been freezing commuting. I also got a larger puffer jacket as well and on cold days wore them underneath - looked fine as, as others have said, they aren't bulky at all. Many days didn't need the outer layer. What I love it you can keep them scrunched up in your bag in case it gets cold and they spring back and stop looking crumpled after a few minutes on. I hope they do have an ethical policy.