What is the Thermal Experience Index (TEI)?


The Canada Goose Thermal Experience Index (TEI) was created to help you find the warmth you need for the experience you seek.

The Thermal Experience Index (TEI) is an easy-to-understand five-point system that enables you to make an informed choice in your search to find the right parka, jacket or knitwear for your specific environment and activity.

It works using a scale of 1 to 5, where a TEI rating of 1 indicates the lightest insulation and TEI 5 indicates the warmest parkas we make at Canada Goose—the kind trusted in the world’s harshest conditions.

Trying to find the perfect jacket for your part of the world? That’s exactly why we created the Thermal Experience Index. Whether you’re summiting a mountain or commuting to work, read on to learn how TEI can guide you.

TEI 1: The Lightest Level of Warmth


Created with active pursuits and milder climates in mind, TEI 1 rated pieces offer our lightest level of warmth. Depending on your location and season, they work well as light outerwear on slightly chilly days or as versatile layers during active pursuits like hiking.

TEI 1 jackets are:

  • Lightweight, adaptable Canada Goose essentials
  • Ideal for layering
  • Rated for temperatures from 5°C to -5°C (41°F to 23°F)

TEI 2: Versatile Warmth


Designed with versatility in mind, TEI 2 pieces offer core warmth and comfort across a wide range of conditions. They’re the Canada Goose jackets that keep you warm when winter temperatures dip below zero, while remaining lightweight enough that you won’t overheat when it’s just above the freezing mark.

TEI 2 jackets are:

  • Designed for adaptable warmth
  • Ready to layer and pair well with other Canada Goose styles
  • Rated for temperatures from 0°C to −15°C (32°F to 5°F)

TEI 3: Fundamental Warmth


This TEI rating offers fundamental warmth, meaning TEI 3 jackets and parkas are designed to function as your everyday, go-to winter jacket. With durable, functional warmth, these jackets will quickly become your most reached for Canada Goose pieces when the cold has set in for the season.

TEI 3 jackets and parkas are:

  • Durable, functional and warm
  • Designed to be your go-to winter style
  • Rated for temperatures from −10°C to −20°C (14°F to −4°F)

TEI 4: Enduring Warmth


Inspired by the Arctic, but created with everyday wear in mind, TEI 4 parkas and jackets are designed for enduring daily warmth on colder winter days. With more insulation than our TEI 3 jackets, these Canada Goose parkas are ideal for anyone who spends time outside in the depths of the season or simply requires an extra boost of warmth for daily wear.

TEI 4 jackets and parkas are:

  • Built for colder winter days
  • Ideal for spending time outside in the depths of winter
  • Rated for temperatures from −15°C to −25°C (5°F to −13°F)

TEI 5: Extreme Warmth


Designed to endure the harshest conditions on earth, TEI 5 jackets were created for ultimate warmth. Field-tested by people who work and live in the coldest places on our planet, these are our warmest jackets—and some of our most iconic styles.

TEI 5 jackets and parkas are:

  • The warmest Canada Goose parkas
  • Informed by people who work and live in the coldest places on Earth
  • Rated for temperatures from −30°C & below (−22°F & below)