Columbia is your best choice because of their local quality. I never doubt if the quality is up to my standard. The size can be a bit shaky at times. I ordered M for my son as most of his shirts are M albeit with little room to grow. He can wear a very thick sweater under this vest, it's so big. I don't want to send him back for some BC, this baby jumped 5 inches in 3 months so I'm sure it will fit him if the weather changes.

We bought a Halloween costume for my daughter but because it is so well made and keeps her warm she will be wearing it on cold days the rest of the year. We have sensory issues and touch is very important. The vest is very soft and comfortable which is a big win for my daughter! The only problem is to be careful with the lighting. We ordered brown but it looks like different colors in different lighting conditions. It definitely looks brown outdoors, but indoors it looks green in some light and