YOOTU TECHNOLOGY: What are the Types of Materials for Assault Jackets?

When choosing a assault jacket, the selection of materials is of vital importance as it directly determines the jacket’s performance in terms of waterproofing, breathability, and wear resistance. The following is an introduction to the classification and characteristics of common materials for submachine jackets:​

1. Outer Fabric

Features: Excellent waterproof, windproof, and breathable performance. Known as the"fabric of the century".

Applicable scenarios: This is applicable to high-end outdoor sports and extreme weather scenarios.

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      EVent

Features: High breathability, Waterproof performance similar to GORE-TEX, but more lightweight.

Applicable scenarios: This is applicable to high-intensity outdoor activities

    Sympatex

Features: Environmentally Friendly Material, with balanced waterproof, and breathable performance.

Applicable scenarios: This is suitable for daily outdoor use.

    Polartec NeoShell

​    HyVent（Exclusive to the North Face）

Features: Waterproof, good Breathability, high cost-effectiveness

Applicable scenarios: This is applicable to daily outdoor activities

     Dry Tec（Exclusive to columbia）

Features: Lightweight, breathable, moderate waterproof performance

Applicable scenarios: This is suitable for daily leisure or light outdoor activities

2. Inner Layer Fabric

     Fleece

Features: Good Warmth Retention, good Breathability, but poor waterproof performance.
Applicable scenario: This is suitable for inner lining of three in one assault suit
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     Polar Fleece

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     Primaloft​

Features: Lightweight, warm, waterproof performance better than fleece, close to down.

Applicable scenario: This is applicable to high end submachine jacket liner

3. Middle Layer(Insulation Layer)

    Down

Characteristic: Excellent warmth retention, but easily loses warmth when exposed to water

Applicable scenario: This is applicable to extremely cold and dry environment

    Synthetic cotton(such as thermolite, coresoft)
Characteristics: The Warmth Retention is slightly inferior to down, but it can still maintain its performance in humid environments
Applicable scenarios: This is applicable to humid or variable climate
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4.Other functional materials
   Nylon
Features：Wear resistant, lightweight, commonly used for the outer layer of assault jackets
Representative fabric: Cordura (high abrasion resistant Nylon)
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​   Polyester Fiber
Features: Lightweight, quick drying, good breathabiliy, commonly used for inner or middle layer
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   Elastic Fibers (such as Spandex and Lycra)
Features: Increase fabric elasticity, enhance wearing comfort and freedom of movement
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   Material Selection Suggestions

Waterproof: GORE-TEX, EVent, HyVent,Etc.

Breathability: EVent, Polatec NeoShell, Etc.

Warmth: Fleece Primaloft Down, Etc.

Wear resistance: Cordura Nylon, Etc

   Conclusion