The Fabric Analysis of Men's Sportswear
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- Jan 10,2026
Summary
"Soft shell" is highly favored in the category of outdoor jackets due to its ability to adapt to multiple wearing scenarios, softness, breathability, elasticity, and comfort. Urban commuting, outdoor cycling, hiking, and other activities all occupy a certain share. This report focuses on the hot selling items of the benchmark brand of soft shell jackets this season, extracts and analyzes key fabric information, and looks forward to the development direction of diversified outdoor wear fabrics.
Recycled Materials
Nylon and polyester are the most widely used preferred sports fabrics. With the strengthening of environmental awareness, the proportion of recycled renewable materials in brand use has significantly increased, and even been promoted to be used throughout the entire line.
Self-developed Technology
The fabric technology independently developed by the brand will continue to be used or upgraded. In addition to the necessary windproof, water-repellent, and high breathability characteristics of soft shell clothing, the demand for wear-resistant and heat-insulating applications has increased, such as Klattermusen WindStretch® and Mammut SOF Tech®. In addition, Arc'teryx Fortius™ 2.0 "warmth-to-weight ratio" pushes the material towards lightweight.
Popular Technology
Benchmark brands continue to use market-leading raw material technology. Schoeller® and PERTEX® both use ultra-light, high-density yarns to improve the windproof and wear resistance of the fabric. The membrane king GORE was once only used in "hard shells", but is now widely used in soft shells. It is necessary to balance the waterproof and breathable wearing needs in different scenarios. (In addition, the surface uses non-fluorinated DWR water repellent, which promotes environmental protection)