Man, it’s cold again. As you dig through your closet for your winter clothes, you know you would not survive winter without a solid, warm jacket. After all, what else can you wear over and over again to keep warm without feeling dirty or cheap?
That’s right, it’s time to get yourself a reliable jacket. Back in the day, people tend to go for something heavy and bulky to keep warm. Traditional materials such as wool and feathers insulate well. But with today’s manufacturing standards and advances in materials, the same insulation can be achieved with fleece or softshell jackets. The only difference is that they will not make you look like a balloon or a bouncy ball. But which kind of jackets, fleece or softshell, performs better against the cold? Let’s look at fleece first.
The fabric “fleece” traditionally refers to a wool product. Today, a good amount of fleece clothing on the market is synthetic. The synthetic fleece is superior than its wool cousin in many ways. First, it does not retain as much moisture, making it more water-resistant. Second, a protective coating can be applied so that the fleece can be used under a variety of conditions. Third, it is lighter and less bulky than traditional wool. Lastly, synthetic fleece is more durable.
New fleece technology allows jacket makers to produce thin and stylish outdoor fleece jackets. Not only do these jackets retain the soft texture people expect of fleece, but provide water resistance, wind resistance, heat retention, and ventilation. Because of this, fleece jackets are great for both indoor and outdoor activities.
Our second option, the softshells, is yet another great choice in many ways. Softshell jackets have a smooth, coated polyester surface, not fibrous like the fleece. The result is that they are extremely wind and water resistant. At the same time, the materials in softshell jackets are flexible, elastic, and breathable. For this reason, they trap body heat, let out sweat, and repel moisture all at the same time. No wonder soft shell jackets are adored by casual hikers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
In conclusion, choosing fleece or softshells depends on how you spend your day. If you spend a lot of time indoors, but want to comfortably walk on the street, in the park, or to your car, fleece jackets are an excellent choice. If you desire something more versatile that can withstand prolonged exposure to wind, rain, and snow, you cannot go wrong with a quality softshell.
If a fleece jacket sounds right for you, find the Warmest Fleece Jacket now. If softshell jackets are your style, find the Perfect Softshell on our website.
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Adidas ClimaProof Mens Short-Sleeve Wind Shirt. A67 100% polyester, weft stretch yarn with durable water-resistant (DWR) finish; half-zip mock neck; flat front, elastic back waistband; on-seam zip pockets; raglan sleeves with contrast embroidered adidas performance logo on left sleeve; contrast embroidered 3-Stripes on back collar and ClimaProof® heat-seal logo on back neck yoke; arms-up construction for freedom of movement; lightweight stretch wo… |
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Volcom Staten Pant – Women’s $199.95 You might look at the Volcom Women?s Staten Pants and think, ?Those look like wool. How can they possibly have 10K-rated waterproof fabric and fully taped seams?? All we know is that Volcom uses faux-wool and their V-Science 5 fabric to make it happen. The State Pants also showcase Volcom?s Team Fit which is loose and baggy. Since your legs can get hot and sweaty on park rides and hikes, Volcom in… |
