Outdoor fabric sourcing guide
Best Fabric for Lightweight Outdoor Jackets
How to choose between lightweight woven, stretch woven and laminated options for light outdoor layers.
Windbreakers and light shells
A tightly woven polyester fabric can be a useful starting point when low weight and wind resistance matter more than full waterproof construction. A water-repellent finish can help with light moisture.
Stretch comfort
Adding spandex or selecting a mechanical-stretch construction improves movement for active jackets. The tradeoff is usually a change in weight, recovery, price or recyclability.
Weather-protective layers
When the brief requires a waterproof construction, consider a two-layer or three-layer laminate. Specify the target garment and test method before comparing performance values across suppliers.
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