What does softshell jacket mean What are the pros and cons of softshell jackets?

First, what is the meaning of soft shell jacket
Softshell jacket is a kind of clothing between fleece jacket and rushing jacket, adding waterproof layer on the warm windproof fabric. Softshell jacket is a single piece of clothing, suitable for spring and summer communication and fall and winter communication clothing. Soft shell jacket is light weight and easy to carry, although it is a single piece, but it is used in the outer layer of waterproof fabric, with waterproof and windproof performance, inside the use of fleece fabric at the same time with the performance of warmth and breathability.

Second, the advantages of soft shell jacket
1, lightweight and soft: soft shell jackets are usually made of lightweight, soft, flexible fabrics, wearing comfortable, easy to move.
2, good breathability: soft shell jacket fabrics usually have good breathability, which can prevent the accumulation of excessive sweat in the movement, keep the body dry.
3, good warmth: soft shell jacket fabrics usually have a certain degree of warmth, can provide a certain degree of warmth at lower temperatures.

Third, the shortcomings of soft shell jacket
1, less waterproof:Compared with hardshell jackets, softshell jackets are less waterproof and can’t provide good protection in heavy rain or extreme humidity;
2, limited warmth: although the soft shell jacket has a certain degree of warmth, but in very low temperatures, the warmth is not as good as other warm jackets such as heavy down jackets;
3, not wear-resistant:The fabric of soft shell jackets is generally a more elastic fabric, which is not as wear-resistant as the fabric of hard shell jackets.