Softshell fabric is a type of technical fabric designed to ensure maximum comfort in situations of variable weather. It is made from woven nylon or polyester that is stretchy, highly breathable, and decently weather-resistant. Softshell fabric is composed of three layers of different materials that guarantee excellent performance. Here are some key characteristics of softshell fabric:

• Breathability: Softshell fabric is highly breathable, which makes it ideal for high-output activities where youre likely to work up a good sweat. It facilitates the release of moisture and regulates body temperature.

• Water resistance: Softshell fabric is not 100% waterproof, but it is water-resistant. The outer layer of the softshell cannot be waterproof, but water-repellent, thus ensuring that you remain dry and protected.

• Wind resistance: The smooth face fabric on a softshell is typically wind-resistant but still porous enough to allow some airflow.

• Stretchiness: Softshell fabric has four-way stretch, which means it stretches horizontally and vertically, providing a fantastic range of motion. This stretchiness and unparalleled mobility make softshells popular for climbing, scrambling while hiking or mountaineering, and backcountry skiing where youll be reaching, bending, and otherwise contorting your body.

Softshell fabric is suitable for dressing in layers, and it should be worn over a microfleece clothing, while a technical fabric in propylene would be recommended as underwear. Softshell clothing is somewhat of an all-rounder, making it ideal for sports, activewear, golfing, and even everyday wear.