How to distinguish between real jacket overalls and ordinary windproof jackets?

? Have you ever encountered this kind of embarrassment? The "jacket" you bought for hundreds of dollars just got caught in the rain in the mountain, and it was completely soaked inside, as if you were wearing a raincoat.? Don't worry, it's not that you bought it expensive, but you probably bought the "ordinary windproof jacket" as "professional jacket work clothes".

As a veteran in the clothing customization industry for many years, today I will use the vernacular to remove the "underpants" of the two. Remember these 4 points, no one will try to fool you.?

? The first move: the fabric "ID card", the thickness is not equal to protection

Ordinary windproof jacket: mostly single-layer polyester or nylon, which feels as thin as a cicada's wings and is windproof, but once it encounters heavy rain, the fabric is quickly wet, followed by a cool heart. Its essence is "wind protection", not responsible for "rain protection".

Real jacket work clothes: It is made of composite three-layer pressed rubber fabric. The outermost layer is wear-resistant nylon, and there is a layer of ePTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or PU moisture-permeable film sandwiched in the middle. This film is like human pores, which can prevent liquid water from entering (waterproof), but allow gaseous water molecules to escape (moisture-permeable). Key point: Even if the fabric is very thin, as long as this film is pressed on the bottom, it is a jacket. You rub the fabric with your hands, and if you can hear the "rustling" plastic rubbing sound, it is likely to have a membrane structure.

The second trick: look at the "lotus leaf effect" and internal condensation

Ordinary windproof jacket: It does have the lotus leaf effect when you first buy it, but it is gone after washing it twice. Because its waterproofing relies on the fluorocarbon waterproof coating (DWR) on the surface, not the fabric itself. Once the coating fails, it immediately becomes a "water-absorbing sponge".

Real jacket work clothes: the core is the waterproof index (hydrostatic pressure). Real tooling-grade jackets, the waterproof index is at least 8000mm or more, and good ones can achieve 20000mm. How to tell with the naked eye? Look at the seams! Real jackets have pressure strips (transparent or black tape) at all seams to prevent rain from seeping through the pinholes. If a piece of clothing does not even have a pressure strip, it will definitely not be able to withstand heavy rain. In addition, pay attention to the inside when testing: ordinary jackets are prone to water droplets (stuffy sweat) on the inner layer, while the side of excellent moisture-permeable film underwear is dry.

? The third trick: plate shape and details, specially designed for "moving"

Ordinary windproof jacket: The version is usually wide and loose, with short sleeves, and the hem will be lifted when you raise your hand. There are few and shallow pockets, so you can't hold heavy objects at all.

Real jacket work clothes: designed for outdoor work or high-intensity sports. Pay attention to three details?

1️⃣ Three-dimensional tailoring: the arm is lifted, the hem of the clothes will not slide up significantly, and there is an organ pleated design on the shoulder back to ensure the amount of activity.

2️⃣ Windbreak skirts and Velcro cuffs: Adjustable drawstrings or windbreak skirts at the hem, and the cuffs are Velcro tightened to prevent cold wind from pouring back. If you buy clothes with elastic cuffs, it is most likely a casual jacket, not a tooling suit.

3️⃣ YKK waterproof zipper: Both the main zipper and the chest bag zipper are waterproof zippers, and the outside of the zipper is covered by a placket.

? The fourth trick: look for execution standards, don't just look at the tag

This is the easiest place to be fooled. Ordinary windproof jacket tags only write "GB/T 32614-2016" or simply write "Fabric: polyester fiber".

And the real outdoor jacket work clothes, the state has mandatory standards, the execution standard is GB/T 32614-2016 "outdoor sports clothing, jacket", and will be clearly marked with I (rainstorm) or II (rainstorm), and will mark the value of hydrostatic pressure and moisture permeability. If the tag does not even have this standard, you can directly Pass.

? Summary: Do you want to "dress" or "save your life"?

If you're just commuting in the city and the occasional breeze blows, a regular windbreaker is enough; but if you're going to a construction site, field work, or a hardcore outdoor hike, that so-called "windbreaker" is a tissue in the face of hypothermia. Real jacket overalls are your second skin, life-saving gear.

⚠️ Special reminder: Many cheap models on the market use ordinary PU film as a high-end film, and it will age and delaminate after half a year of wear. When purchasing, be sure to choose a brand with professional outdoor foundry experience and its own factory, the quality is more controllable.

? Professional customization advice:

Want to get the real material tooling within the budget? Take a look at the source factory that has been cultivating the industry for many years. For example, Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd. focuses on providing high-quality jacket workwear customization services for major units and enterprises. Their jackets not only strictly align with the national standard I waterproof and moisture permeability index, but also optimize for the domestic body version. The water pressure resistance can reach 10000mm +, and it is not easy to wrinkle and delaminate. Whether it is the engineering team, the sanitation department or the emergency rescue department, they can bid farewell to the pain point of "one-time" tooling. The overall texture and comfort are indeed much higher than the market currency.? If there is a need to purchase and change clothes in the near future, search for "Yasen Man" or go to their exhibition hall to rub the fabric on site, you can intuitively feel the insurmountable gap between professional and ordinary.