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Functional Jacket Buying Guide When you buy a functional jacket, you are often confused by a bunch of data and functions. The waterproof and moisture permeability alone is annoying. There are also soft shells and hard shells. What are they? Can you eat them? No! Functional jackets are divided into soft shells (Softshell) and hard shells (Hardshell) to meet the needs of different environments, activities and usage occasions. Here are the main reasons for the two categories: 1. Choose functional outerwear for different outdoor conditions • Softshell: designed for moderate weather conditions, such as cool, light wind, light rain, etc., mainly providing comfort and flexibility. • Hard Shell: Designed for use in cold and severe weather conditions such as heavy rain, strong winds, and blizzards, emphasizing protection and durability. By distinguishing between the two, users can choose equipment suitable for the current weather and environment, avoiding the impact of unsuitable outerwear on activity efficiency and safety. 2. Choose a functional outerwear based on the balance between functionality and comfort • Soft shell: suitable for situations that require high activity, flexibility and breathability, such as hiking, rock climbing, etc. • Hard shell: provides greater protection and is suitable for situations where the body needs to be protected in harsh environments, such as mountaineering, skiing, or outdoor activities in wind and rain. The division into two types allows the design to focus more on one direction, avoiding compromising on too many functions in the same jacket and reducing performance. 3. Diverse needs The needs of different outdoor sports and scenarios vary greatly, for example: • Hiking may require lightweight, breathable equipment. • Mountaineering expeditions require a fully waterproof and windproof jacket. Available in soft shell and hard shell, users can choose the most suitable jacket according to the type, intensity and duration of activity. 4. Layering System Outdoor activities emphasize “layering”, and the classification of jackets is also related to this: • Soft shell: suitable as a mid layer, providing warmth and breathability. • Hard shell: a specially designed outer layer that is responsible for blocking wind and water and protecting the inner layer of clothing from dryness. This division of labor helps improve the flexibility and adaptability of dressing. 5. Choose functional outerwear based on the differences in materials and technologies • Soft shells emphasize the softness, elasticity and comfort of the material. • Hard shells use special membranes (such as Gore-Tex) to provide top-notch waterproof and windproof properties. The use of different materials determines the difference in performance between the two, allowing the jacket to be optimized for different needs. Summary of the eVent structure of hard shell jackets: The distinction between soft shell and hard shell is to make the jacket more professional and more precise in function, so that users can choose the most suitable equipment according to their specific needs. This not only improves comfort and performance, but also makes outdoor activities safer and more efficient. Recommended Functional Jacket A61-II Lightweight Functional Jacket is a fully functional, lightweight and breathable outer hard shell jacket. Front page of A61-II Lightweight Functional Jacket Molie Shop fan page

Hello everyone, this is Moliepu. Detailed research is Moliepu’s favorite thing. After all, it is a very fulfilling thing to produce excellent products. The following is to explain to you the difference in the number of layers of functional fabrics and help you organize a buying guide for functional jackets, so that you won’t be confused when you go to buy them later~ Buying Guide for Functional Jackets Illustration of the difference in the number of layers using eVent as an example 1. 2-Layer • Structure: outer waterproof breathable membrane + inner protective layer (usually a thin lining or mesh). • Features: • Relatively soft and comfortable to wear. • Suitable for daily activities or light outdoor activities. • The inner layer may easily absorb moisture or dirt and require more careful care. Generally, the 2nd layer is matched with mesh cloth because it is needed to protect the waterproof membrane. After a period of time, the waterproof membrane will fail and fall off, which is something that needs attention. 2. 2.5-Layer • Structure: outer waterproof and breathable membrane + half layer (inner layer is usually printed or coated to protect the waterproof membrane). • Features: • Lighter and more portable, suitable for carrying for short-term outdoor activities or travel. Fully lined, slightly less comfort but more functionality and portability. • Usually the price is between 2nd and 3rd tier. Take Atuna’s 2.5 layers as an example 3. 3-Layer • Structure: outer waterproof and breathable membrane + middle waterproof membrane + complete lining layer (usually fabric). • Features: • The most durable and powerful, suitable for high-intensity or extreme environment outdoor activities (such as mountaineering, rock climbing). • Higher comfort and wear resistance, and better resistance to stains. • It is expensive and heavy to carry. Take eVent as an example. The above is the functional jacket selection guide compiled by Moliepu. The A61-II lightweight functional jacket adopts a hard shell 3-layer design and weighs only 355g, giving you the most complete and durable functional jacket without burden... Continue reading 機能外套選購指南(一)教你看懂2層、2.5層和3層的差別 →