What are Softshell jackets?

Many activewear manufacturers include softshell jackets in their product range. To clarify what these outer garments are, we will look at their advantages and the characteristics of the fabric used. What models can you find in the online store Bultex99?

Why Choose Softshell Jackets

Wearing thick clothes and a thin windbreaker restricts movement and leads to quick fatigue during more intense activity. As early as the 1980s, a combination of wind-resistant fabric with additional “breathable” layers was created, allowing for ease of movement and increased comfort in bad weather conditions. On one hand, you get full protection from wind and rain, and on the other – warmth and moisture absorption. The fabric is so pleasant and harmless to the skin that softshell jackets can even be worn directly on the skin.

Such an outer garment can replace several thick sweaters underneath and provide increased mobility, flexibility, and a pleasant experience. Currently, there is no specific concept or standard for softshell jackets, so manufacturers create their own interpretations and use different production technologies.

What You Should Know About Their Fabric

The difference between softshell and hardshell jackets lies precisely in the fabric used. In the latter case, it has an additional membrane on the inside, which is rough and non-elastic. It is resistant to various harsh environmental influences such as storms, heavy rain, wind, and snow. It is very “noisy,” unlike softshell jackets with hoods – these are “quiet” and designed for moderately adverse conditions.

To achieve protection from the mentioned weather influences, a different multilayer “sandwich” fabric is used. It is made from synthetic fibers such as polyamide, lycra, polyester, polyurethane, and others. The use of natural raw materials is extremely rare. However, sometimes wool and cotton are used. The individual layers have different purposes in the construction of softshell jackets:

• the outer layer is dense and wind-resistant. It has a special impregnation to prevent water and moisture from penetrating to the body;
• beneath it is the second layer, a mesh membrane structure that traps air and moisture outside but allows moisture to escape outward;
• the next layer consists of soft polar fleece with short but thick fibers for increased warmth and comfort;
• in some cases, manufacturers use an elastic lining made from various fabrics to improve mobility and reduce resistance during movement.

What They Are Resistant To

Due to the special external treatment of softshell jackets, water does not penetrate the fabric but remains in water droplets that roll off it. The innermost layer absorbs moisture from the skin and keeps it dry, which eliminates chafing and the formation of inflammations. Despite the multiple layers, these outer garments are lightweight and comfortable for prolonged wear, even during physical activities.

Softshell will successfully protect you in outdoor work conditions during light rain and calm weather for up to about an hour. This is enough time to reach a dry and warm place. In rainy weather, you may feel moisture under the garment, but there is no shivering from cold or frostbite.

Do They Have Advantages

By purchasing a softshell jacket, the user gets a garment with excellent moisture absorption, retention of body heat, and increased comfort. Due to the breathable fabric, moisture quickly evaporates from the skin, keeping it dry. Wearing such an outer garment guarantees protection in moderately adverse weather conditions, whether it is strong wind, rain, or snow.

Softshell jackets can serve as either an outer or inner layer. In the first case, they are used in cooler and cold weather. As a middle insulating layer, they contribute to increased warmth and lightness without excessive weight on the body. They provide excellent thermoregulation due to well-chosen and combined fabrics, and the appropriate impregnation of the outer layer dries very quickly even when wet.

Softshell has excellent thermoregulation capabilities due to the microfleece layer used. Its purpose is to regulate heat exchange and wick moisture outward, whether it results from external water penetration or skin perspiration. This is the fabric that ensures you stay dry when facing adverse natural conditions. The internal structure of the individual fabrics can evenly distribute the moisture that has penetrated, allowing for easier and faster drying.

What Models Can We Find at Bultex99.com

The Bultex99 online store offers a wide variety of colors, sizes, and models of softshell jackets. Users can choose the desired color range that perfectly matches their overall styling and looks good even in the mountains.

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