3-in-1 Jacket: A highly functional and formal jacket. Consists of jacket and lining. Because the jacket is made of windproof, waterproof and breathable fabric, the material is slightly harder and has poor thermal insulation performance; while the liner enhances the jacket's warmth and wearing comfort. This jacket is called a 3-in-1 jacket because it comes in three combinations to suit different occasions and needs. Features: The outer jacket is windproof and rainproof and easy to carry, while the inner liner is casual and warm. The combination of inside and outside can cope with severe cold, heavy rain and other complex occasions. The disadvantage is that it is a bit inconvenient to carry. But in terms of practicality, it is a good choice whether it is for outdoor adventures, travel and leisure, or daily wear.
Hard shell jacket: refers to clothing made of multi-layer composite materials that are completely waterproof and have a certain degree of breathability, such as GORE-TEX, Event and other materials. We usually use hard-shell jackets, but because of their poor comfort, other uses are limited. Jackets are divided into two types abroad: hard shell and soft shell. The advantage of a hardshell jacket is its excellent water resistance.
Features: The hard shell is mainly waterproof, but slightly less comfortable.
Soft Shell Jacket: Originally a 3-in-1 jacket, but with a softer shell. But now soft shell jackets have become popular and evolved into a jacket-like garment. Jacket manufacturers simplified waterproof shells into lightweight fabrics and combined them with fabrics like fleece to create the softshell jackets on the market today. These jacket-like garments are lightweight and stylish, making them perfect for everyday wear or paired with a hardshell jacket. Although functionally weaker than a three-in-one jacket, it can still handle a certain degree of light to moderate rain. Features: The general fabric is relatively soft, the lining is velvet, and it is comfortable to wear. Windproof and waterproof.
Fleece jacket: It is actually a type of soft shell jacket and is also widely used as the lining of a three-in-one jacket. The fleece jacket adopts a double-layer structure in design, which avoids the shortcomings of a single-layer fleece jacket with weak windproof performance. The improved fleece jacket has enhanced windproof and warm insulation in addition to its original breathable and sweat-wicking performance, and the inner structure also has sweat-absorbing and breathable effects. Therefore, the fleece jacket can not only adapt to low-temperature weather conditions, but also will not feel stuffy when sweating during exercise, making it suitable for outdoor sports. Features: Fleece jackets are particularly suitable for activities in windy, relatively dry areas with large temperature differences. For example, when traveling in western my country, wearing a fleece jacket is a good choice.