How Breathable Should a Jacket Be?
Air permeability may not be the first thing you think of when looking for a new jacket. And yet, it’s essential to consider, as a jacket’s ability to breathe considerably affects its comfort. That’s why we are having a closer look at how breathable a jacket should be – and why it matters. This will help you find a jacket that suits your needs.
Why Should a Jacket Be Breathable?
The jacket you wear should protect you against various weather conditions. Rain is the most obvious one. When it rains and you cannot avoid going outside, you need to wear a jacket that prevents you from getting soaked within seconds. A waterproof jacket might appear to be the ideal solution, but those are quite rare, because most waterproof fabrics offer very little air permeability. The result is that you will get hot very quickly while wearing a waterproof jacket, and sweat isn’t able to dissipate. As a result, waterproof jackets are generally not very comfortable.
A good raincoat is entirely waterproof, but those are generally only worn during prolonged, heavy rainfall, in which case you more or less sacrifice comfort in order to stay dry. If you are looking for a summer jacket or winter jacket to wear frequently, it’s much better to wear a jacket made from fabrics that are somewhat breathable. Such fabrics will help excess body heat escape your jacket, while also allowing cool air from the outside to cool you whenever necessary. This process of air exchange is commonly referred to as breathability.
As such, air permeability has a much bigger impact on the comfort of your jacket than you may have thought. Moreover, a jacket that lets air pass through will protect you against the cold. That might seem a little strange at first, but a jacket with poor air circulation will almost certainly cause you to get sweaty. Since warmth and moisture have nowhere to go in an airtight jacket, you will end up wet and at risk of getting cold. A jacket made from air-permeable fabrics is always a better option than a jacket that doesn’t.
Can a Windproof Jacket Be Breathable?
Of course, a jacket that lets air pass through doesn’t just let all the air penetrate your jacket, otherwise it would be useless. As such, the ideal is a jacket that is breathable, but also blocks cold wind. But is it even possible to have a windproof jacket be breathable? The short answer is yes. All Airforce jackets are made from water-repellent and windproof fabrics, but still allow for breathability. Many fabrics do that because of how they are woven or knitted, while coated fabrics are made breathable by incorporating microscopic pores.
In a way, the breathable character of the fabrics we use has the opposite function of their water-repellent character. While the breathable properties of the fabric keep you from overheating while wearing your jacket, the windproof nature of our fabrics keep you from getting cold. That is why windproof jackets are the perfect option if you expect to have to walk or cycle into cold winds. As long as you wear a windproof jacket, you won’t have to worry about your upper body getting cold.
Since all our jackets are windproof, you could even wear them as windbreakers. , for example, are generally used for similar outdoor activities, such as cycling trips or mountain hikes. Contrary to traditional , however, our softshell jackets contain a small percentage of elastic fibres. Because of that, our windproof jackets tend to be significantly more comfortable. Also, they tend to be more permeable than windbreakers or other outdoor jackets people wear while going hiking. A softshell jacket from Airforce’s online store is the ideal jacket for anyone who spends a lot of time in the great outdoors.
Doesn’t a Breathable Jacket Get Too Cold in Winter?
All our jackets are water-repellent, windproof, and breathable. That goes for our summer jackets as well as our and women. Since the air is a lot colder during the winter months, that air permeability might seem undesirable, but it is actually a good thing for a winter jacket to let cool air pass through. In fact, it might even be extra important for a winter jacket, because avoiding getting sweaty is especially crucial during the winter months. After all, getting sweaty increases the risk of getting harmed by chilly winds.
One of the most important reasons why you won’t get cold in a breathable or made by Airforce is the fact that our winter jackets are lined. Between the inner and outer shells of our winter jackets, you can find a thick lining that is made out of special fibres, such as DuPont™ Sorona® fibres. Such a lining prevents external cold from seeping in, but it will also keep plenty of your body heat on the inside of your jacket by storing it in its air pockets. This will keep you from getting cold.
Since the fibres we use to make our linings are very lightweight, this additional protective measure against the cold doesn’t sacrifice any of your comfort. Duck or goose down was the material of choice to line the first generation of , since these soft feathers offer surprisingly excellent insulating properties for weighing so little. These days, synthetic fibres that offer the same level of insulation, plus a larger degree of water-repellency, have become much more common. In fact, that is true for all Airforce jackets. That is why these jackets are commonly described rather than down jackets nowadays.
Order Breathable Jackets Online
When designing and manufacturing our jackets, we always consider every aspect that will make your Airforce jacket as comfortable as possible. This has resulted in various types of lightweight jackets that will not get in your way and are both water-repellent and windproof, but will also let through enough cool air to prevent overheating. Also, all our jackets are available in various stylish designs and colours. Because our jackets are made from fabrics that will last a long time, our jackets feature designs that have never gone out of fashion.
So, whether it is a warm parka for the winter months, an elegant trench coat for warmer days, or a ski jacket for when you are going skiing or snowboarding: an Airforce jacket will always allow just the right amount of cool air to pass through. Through our online store, you can order all of these jackets quickly and conveniently. As soon as your order has been finalized, we will start processing it, so you won’t have to wait long for your new breathable jacket to arrive.