A jacket is a type of garment/outfit for the upper body that is usually worn over normal garments and lies at the waist or below the hips. A jacket usually has full sleeves, zipper closing, and multiple pockets outside. It is made to wear in colder days but also for style and fashion purposes. Moreover, it comes in different styles and is made up of different types of material according to the season and fashion.
Different Types of Jackets:
Bomber jacket:
A bomber jacket or flight jacket is a short body type jacket that is usually made up of leather or nylon material. It has ribbed collars, cuffs, and hems. It is first invented during world war for cock pit pilots that’s why it is also known as an aviator jacket.
Parka Jacket:
A parka or anorak is a type of jacket that has a longer length, insulated interior body, and a hood. Usually, it is made up of nylon or polyester material, and leather and faux leather too. It is good water and wind resisting jacket that is best to wear in winter, traveling, and snowfall.
Moto Jacket:
A moto jacket or biker jacket is usually built with leather or cotton material with asymmetrical closure, waist belt, and metal studs. Usually, motorcyclists used it to wear but nowadays it is mostly used for fashion purposes, especially for women’s fashion.
Puffer Jacket:
A down jacket, in fashion language it is known as puffer jackets that builts from an insulated material and polyester fabric and quilted designs. It is usually worn in the winter season because it traps heat most efficiently than other kinds of jackets. Moreover, it is made from waterproof material and hood.
Cafe Racer or Biker Jacket:
It is the simplest type of leather jacket that has minimal designs and usually comes with straight zip closure, button or buckle strap closure, two outside pockets, and a little padding in the body. A huge number of bikers prefer this style due to its classic appearance. Nowadays, it is available in multiple pockets, quilted and patterned designs, and zip closure cuffs. Moreover, it usually has light to mid-weight depending on the material cotton, polyester, and leather.
Field Jackets:
It is a military-style jacket that usually has a boxy look and at least four big outside pockets, and a couple of inside pockets, slightly loose and longer in length. Mostly, travelers and heroes or celebrity-inspired people wear it and those who love to stand out from the crowd while traveling. It is usually made up of cotton or corduroy material but is also available in leather and polyester material too.
Car Coat or 3/4 Length Jacket:
It is longer than normal jackets and shorter than coats, it lies between waist to mid-thigh. Fashion lovers wear this outfit in all season depending upon the material such as usually it is made up of leather, wool, and cotton fabric. Mostly women like this style of outfit but men also enjoy the pleasure of these long jackets due to their sophisticated appearance.
Softshell Jacket:
A softshell jacket is made up of woven fabric material that is soft and flexible. It is usually used for outdoor activities in summer, spring, and for traveling and camping. It does not contain an inner lining but is made in a way to provide warmth, comfort, and flexibility in all senses.
Smoking Jacket:
It is an 1850s-style jacket that is very famous among smokers to use while smoking. Usually made from soft fabric such as velvet, shawl style lapels, and up turned cuffs and toggle button closure with two buttons. If you are a vintage lover then it is the best for you to rock the parties.
Anorak Jacket:
Anorak jacket is a hip-length jacket that is used usually in arctic regions or freezing temperature regions to keep the body warm. Mostly, it comes with a hood, but nowadays it is available in without hood styles too. It is made from different materials such as leather, PU leather, wool, polyester, and cotton fabric.
Flak Jacket:
It is a kind of jacket that is used for safety purposes, it saves from the weapons and explosions depending upon how strong it is made. Usually used in the US army, but now available for different security agencies and forces too.
Letterman Jacket:
A letterman jacket is also known as a bomber jacket, varsity jacket, and baseball jacket. It is made of wool/fleece or polyester material but sometimes with leather sleeves and multiple materials. It is so common among youngsters or college students and used for team jackets too.
Straight Jacket:
A straight jacket or straitjacket is a kind of jacket that has long sleeves, that is used for mentally ill or shaky people who can harm other people. In short, it is used for medical purposes rather than fashion, to tie the hands of the ill person.
