This Seattle Times
guide to jacket fabric may come in handy as the weather turns. Specifically, the article reviews several of the
most popular materials now being used in a clothing category still being defined in the outerwear industry, but
referred to as softshell.
Fabrics like Schoeller Dryskin Extreme and Polartec are being used in a variety of new jacket development for brands
like Cloudveil and Thermal Pro. The products reviewed range in price from about $100 up to $295, and were tested by
avid outdoor adventure folks over a period of time. Be sure to study up on these latest manufacturing trends before you
head to the store.