Where to choose a windbreaker/jacket?
When the last frosts retreat, we begin to switch from winter second-hand to new seasons: spring, summer and the question of where to choose a windbreaker / jacket becomes relevant. In essence, a windbreaker is a universal, practical element of a man’s wardrobe for the warm seasons of the year, it keeps warm perfectly and allows you to move easily. There is a myth, a stereotype that windbreakers are only for sports. It should be understood that this is outerwear for both sports and everyday life. This was proven by world brands: Zara, George, Calvin Klein, Nike, River Island, Adidas, which create jackets for sports and for everyday life, even business style. Where to buy a windbreaker / jacket? The best option is a second hand, where you can easily buy spring jackets from world brands for pennies. This is the main point, because in our boutiques these are often fakes from China, which have nothing in common with the original jackets. World brands of outerwear use the latest innovations in the world of developments of modern fabric materials that reliably protect the body from wind and rain. It is 100% worth choosing a windbreaker at a second-hand store. Let’s consider the main criteria for choosing a spring, summer jacket.
How to Choose a Windbreaker – Our Advice
- Beautiful style and comfort. These are the most important criteria to consider, and then move on to the rest. First of all, you should like the jacket, its style, how it fits you, its color. The color should suit you, enliven. We recommend choosing brighter and more saturated tones, shades. These can be: blue, green, yellow, orange. Then you pay attention to comfort. The windbreaker should be loose, not restrict your movements, and match the structure of your body as much as possible.
- Upper fabric. As for quality, this is certainly the main criterion. Let’s look at the most common fabrics from which windbreakers are sewn: Nylon Ottoman, Nylon Ripstop, Stretch Vinil, Amaretto. Nylon Ottoman is a fabric with the property of repelling water, moisture and allowing the body to breathe. It is often used in the production of windbreakers. The fabric is distinguished by a special weave, which makes it incredibly durable, even to cuts. Nylon Ripstop is a more matte fabric with roughness. It is also a synthetic-based fabric that allows the body to breathe and be protected from rain and wind. Stretch Vinil is gaining particular popularity in the production of jackets. This is a fabric on a rubber structure with a matte surface, stretches a little. Resistant to rain and wind. Amaretto is a fabric with a soft structure, similar to suede. It looks very stylish. Although this fabric will not protect from rain, it is treated with a water-repellent substance. Of course, you may not know the name of these fabrics, but if you need to choose a windbreaker, you should consider the main nuances of the outer fabric: durability, the ability to easily repel rain, moisture, and it should be lightweight.
- Inner lining. The lining material should be cotton or mesh fabric for maximum ventilation of the body.
Accessories. What are accessories in clothing? These are zippers, buttons, snaps, fasteners. They play an important role in the functionality of the jacket. The service life of the jacket depends on the quality of the accessories. Before the final choice of a jacket at a second-hand store, make sure that all the zippers work easily, the buttons snap quickly and clearly. As a rule, the quality of the accessories can easily be used to draw conclusions about the jacket as a whole. World brands use high-quality zippers, buttons, fasteners.
- The right size. To choose a great windbreaker at a second-hand store, you should choose the right size. The jacket should fit you freely, with a little extra for maximum freedom. The windbreaker should not restrict your movements when raising your arms, squatting and other movements. Study the manufacturer’s label, where you will find useful information for you: washing temperature, fabric composition, product size. Second hand Rivotex is a profitable warehouse to choose a windbreaker.
