Types of Jackets: 30 Jacket Styles for Men, Women & Every Occasion

Quick answer: The 10 most popular jacket types are: bomber jacket, puffer jacket, denim jacket, leather jacket, rain jacket, fleece jacket, varsity/letterman jacket, military jacket, windbreaker, and softshell jacket. Each serves a different combination of weather protection, formality, and aesthetic.

A jacket is one of the most versatile and visually impactful garments in any wardrobe or apparel collection — it defines the outer silhouette of an outfit, communicates lifestyle and cultural affiliation, and provides protection from weather in dozens of different constructions. But with dozens of distinct jacket types across every fabric, function, and formality level, choosing the right jacket for your program, wardrobe, or brand requires understanding what makes each type different.

This guide covers 30 major jacket types — what each one is, who wears it, when it's appropriate, and what makes each style distinctive. Whether you're building a wardrobe, selecting outerwear for a brand or team program, or simply trying to identify jacket styles you've encountered, this is the most complete jacket type guide available.

How Jackets Are Categorized — The 5 Main Groups

Jackets fall into 5 functional and aesthetic groups. Understanding which group a jacket belongs to determines when it's appropriate and what it pairs with:

• Casual & Lifestyle Jackets: denim, bomber, varsity, harrington, overshirt — for everyday casual wear

• Athletic & Performance Jackets: windbreaker, track jacket, softshell, fleece, performance shell — for athletic and active use

• Formal & Tailored Jackets: blazer, sport coat, suit jacket, tuxedo jacket — for professional and formal occasions

• Workwear & Utility Jackets: work jacket, duck canvas jacket, chore coat, hi-vis jacket, mechanic's jacket — for industrial and trade programs

• Weather Protection Jackets: rain jacket, puffer, parka, anorak, peacoat, heavy winter jacket — for cold and wet conditions

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Part 1: Casual & Lifestyle Jacket Types

1. Bomber Jacket (Flight Jacket / MA-1)

The bomber jacket originated as military flight crew outerwear in World War II and the Korean War — the MA-1 flight jacket became one of the most culturally influential garment designs of the 20th century. The bomber's defining features are its waist-length body, ribbed knit collar, cuffs, and hem, and front zipper. The interior orange reversible panel of the original MA-1 has become a design signature referenced by every fashion house that has revisited the style.

• Construction: nylon or polyester outer shell; quilted or satin lining; ribbed knit trims at collar, cuffs, and hem

• Best for: men and women; streetwear, casual, heritage brand programs

• Occasions: casual, smart casual, streetwear, going out

• Style tip: bomber jackets layer naturally over a crew neck t-shirt or hoodie; they pair with slim-fit bottoms that don't compete with the jacket's volume

✓ Style Tip: The bomber jacket is one of the most popular corporate gifting and brand merchandise jackets — embroidered left chest logos read as premium on the bomber's smooth nylon shell.

2. Denim Jacket (Jean Jacket)

The denim jacket is the most democratic of all jacket types — it works across every demographic, every body type, and every decade. The original Levi's Type I denim jacket (1905) established the construction template that all denim jackets follow: heavyweight denim shell, button front, chest pockets with button flaps, and a waist-length body. The denim jacket has been worn by everyone from American farmworkers to rock stars to French fashion designers.

• Construction: heavyweight cotton denim (typically 11–14oz); button front; structured collar; interior lining or unlined

• Best for: men and women; casual, heritage, lifestyle, Americana programs

• Types of denim jackets: raw denim (rigid, dark wash), washed denim (softer, lighter), distressed denim, black denim, oversized denim

• Best worn with: t-shirts, flannel shirts, hoodies — the denim jacket is the premier layering piece over casual basics

• Season: spring and fall primarily; lined versions for winter

3. Varsity Jacket (Letterman Jacket)

The varsity jacket — also called letterman jacket — was created at Harvard University in 1865 as athletic recognition wear, where student athletes received a knit letter for their sport that they sewed onto their sweater. By the 1930s, the construction had evolved into the iconic two-tone jacket: wool body in school or team colors with leather (or leather-look) sleeves, ribbed knit trims, and the school or team letter embroidered on the left chest.

• Construction: wool or melton wool body; genuine or vegan leather sleeves; ribbed knit collar, cuffs, and hem; snap or button front

• Best for: men and women; athletic programs, school programs, heritage and collegiate brand programs

• Types of varsity jackets: traditional wool/leather, baseball-style (all-wool with leather trim), fashion varsity (satin or nylon body), bomber-varsity hybrid

• Decoration: embroidered school letter or number on left chest; team name on back; custom patches

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4. Harrington Jacket

The Harrington jacket is a lightweight, waist-length jacket with a simple stand collar, front zip or button closure, and a distinctive tartan lining. Named after the character Rodney Harrington from the 1960s TV show Peyton Place, the style was popularized by Steve McQueen, the Mod movement of the 1960s, and British youth subcultures from skinhead to Mod to Britpop. The Harrington occupies the space between a windbreaker and a casual jacket — lightweight, clean, and versatile.

• Construction: cotton, polyester, or harrington cotton canvas outer; tartan flannel lining; simple stand collar

• Best for: men primarily; heritage lifestyle brands, Mod-influenced fashion, classic menswear programs

• Best worn with: slim chinos or jeans, crew neck tee, loafers

5. Overshirt (Shirt Jacket / CPO Jacket)

The overshirt — also called a shirt jacket or CPO jacket (Chief Petty Officer, from the US Navy work shirt it resembles) — is a heavyweight, structured button-up shirt worn as an outerwear layer rather than as an undergarment. Heavier than a shirt and lighter than a jacket, the overshirt occupies a unique position in the layering spectrum. The overshirt category includes heavy flannel shirts worn as jackets, canvas or denim shirt-jackets, and work-shirt-weight pieces.

• Construction: heavyweight cotton flannel, canvas, denim, or wool-blend; chest pockets; structured collar

• Best for: men and women; heritage, outdoor, workwear-adjacent programs

• Best worn with: t-shirt underneath, slim jeans or work pants, boots

Part 2: Athletic & Performance Jacket Types

6. Windbreaker

The windbreaker is a lightweight, packable jacket designed specifically to block wind — the name is literal. Windbreakers use a tightly-woven nylon or polyester shell that blocks wind effectively without the weight and bulk of a heavier jacket. Most windbreakers are water-resistant (meaning they repel light rain) rather than waterproof (meaning they stop sustained rain). The windbreaker is the lightest protective outer layer available and the most packable.

• Construction: 100% nylon or polyester woven shell; typically unlined or very lightly lined; packable into its own pocket on select styles

• Best for: running, cycling, outdoor activities, casual wear in mild weather

• Best worn with: athletic base layers, performance t-shirts, casual outfits

• Wholesale programs: corporate outdoor events, running clubs, school track and field programs

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7. Track Jacket

The track jacket is a lightweight, close-cut athletic jacket designed as a warm-up layer for track and field athletes — worn over athletic kit before and after events or during cool-weather training. The track jacket's defining features are its lightweight construction, full front zip, elastic or ribbed cuffs, and often a contrast stripe detail on the sleeves or shoulders derived from athletic brand identity systems.

• Construction: 100% polyester or nylon; full front zip; streamlined athletic cut; typically with contrast design detail

• Best for: athletic programs, school teams, gym merchandise, sportswear brands

• Types: standard track jacket, zip-through track top, tear-away track jacket (snap sides), full-zip with pockets

• Wholesale programs: school track teams, athletic sideline programs, gym and fitness studio membership merchandise

8. Softshell Jacket

The softshell jacket is the most versatile of all performance jacket types — a stretchy, breathable, wind-resistant outer layer that provides better breathability than a hardshell rain jacket and more weather protection than a fleece. Softshell fabrics are typically a bonded polyester-spandex construction: water-resistant outer layer bonded to a softfleece inner layer.

• Construction: polyester-spandex bonded with fleece backer; DWR (durable water repellent) coating; stretchy and breathable

• Best for: hiking, outdoor recreation, casual daily use, corporate outdoor programs

• Best worn with: base layer, mid-layer fleece, outdoor pants

• Wholesale programs: corporate employee outerwear, outdoor brand merchandise, hiking and recreation club programs

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9. Fleece Jacket

The fleece jacket is a mid-layer or standalone casual jacket in polyester fleece — the looped-back knit fabric that provides exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio compared to wool or down. Fleece jackets are available in full-zip, quarter-zip, and vest formats. The fleece jacket has crossed from outdoor performance outerwear into mainstream casual and corporate wear, where the quarter-zip pullover and full-zip fleece jacket are standard corporate casual pieces.

• Construction: 100% polyester fleece in various weights — microfleece (lightweight), mid-weight, and heavyweight (Polartec 300)

• Best for: outdoor recreation, casual wear, corporate casual programs, school spirit programs

• Types: full-zip fleece jacket, quarter-zip fleece pullover, fleece vest, reversible fleece

• Wholesale programs: corporate employee gifting, outdoor brand merchandise, school and team spirit programs

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10. Performance Shell / Hardshell Jacket

The performance shell (hardshell jacket) is a fully waterproof outer layer designed to protect against sustained rain, snow, and wind. Unlike the DWR-coated softshell or water-resistant windbreaker, a hardshell jacket uses a multi-layer waterproof-breathable membrane (Gore-Tex, eVent, or proprietary equivalents) that is both fully waterproof and breathable.

• Construction: waterproof-breathable membrane (2-layer, 2.5-layer, or 3-layer); fully seam-taped; waterproof zippers

• Best for: hiking, mountaineering, skiing, sustained wet-weather outdoor use

• Best worn with: moisture-wicking base layer, insulating mid-layer, waterproof pants

Part 3: Leather Jacket Types

11. Motorcycle / Biker Jacket

The motorcycle jacket — also called a biker jacket or moto jacket — is the most iconic leather jacket style in fashion. Designed in 1928 by Irving Schott and originally called the Perfecto, the motorcycle jacket features an asymmetric front zip, wide lapels with snap-down collar, multiple zippered pockets, and shoulder and elbow padding. The Marlon Brando and James Dean associations made the motorcycle jacket a universal symbol of rebellion, independence, and cool.

• Construction: heavyweight leather (cowhide, lambskin, or buffalo) or vegan leather; asymmetric zip; quilted panels on shoulders

• Best for: motorcycle riders; fashion-forward casual; streetwear and rock/edge aesthetics

• Types of motorcycle jackets: café racer, cruiser, touring, sport (perforated leather for ventilation), vegan leather

12. Leather Bomber Jacket

The leather bomber jacket applies the bomber silhouette (ribbed knit trims, waist-length body, front zip) in leather rather than nylon. The original A-2 leather flight jacket worn by US Army Air Forces pilots in World War II established the leather bomber template. The leather bomber communicates heritage, masculinity, and a specific American military-aviation romance.

• Construction: horsehide (original), cowhide, or modern vegan leather; knit collar, cuffs, and hem; front zip

• Best for: men primarily; heritage fashion, Americana, workwear-adjacent casual

13. Racer / Café Racer Jacket

The café racer jacket is a minimalist leather jacket associated with the 1960s British café racing motorcycle subculture — racers who competed between transport cafés. The café racer is characterized by its very simple, uncluttered design: minimal pockets, no lapels, a short stand collar, and a clean front zip. The minimalism makes it the most refined of all leather jacket styles.

• Construction: lightweight leather or vegan leather; minimal design; snap collar; clean front zip

• Best for: men and women; fashion-forward minimalist programs; elevated casual

14. Western / Cowboy Leather Jacket

Western leather jackets feature yoke seams across the chest and shoulders, fringe details, and decorative stitching drawn from American Western wear tradition. Often in suede or lighter leather rather than the heavyweight cowhide of motorcycle jackets. Western leather jackets communicate Americana, frontier aesthetics, and country lifestyle.

• Best for: Western lifestyle brands, country music adjacent programs, Americana fashion

Part 4: Military Jacket Types

15. Field Jacket (M-65)

The M-65 field jacket is the US Army's standard-issue cold-weather field jacket — a four-pocket, olive drab or camouflage cotton-nylon jacket with a concealed hood in the collar, adjustable waist, and button-in liner. The M-65 became a civilian fashion staple through the Vietnam War era, when returning veterans wore their jackets in everyday life. The field jacket communicates utility, practicality, and military heritage.

• Construction: 50/50 cotton-nylon ripstop; four front pockets; concealed hood; adjustable waist tab

• Best for: men and women; outdoor casual, heritage, military-adjacent streetwear

• Colors: olive drab, woodland camouflage, desert tan, black

16. Military Bomber (MA-1)

See Bomber Jacket (Type 1) above — the MA-1 is the original military bomber jacket adopted as civilian fashion. The military bomber differs from fashion bombers primarily in its authentic construction: Nylon 6 shell, orange interior lining, spec-accurate ribbed trims.

17. Peacoat

The peacoat is a double-breasted, hip-length wool coat adopted from 19th-century Dutch naval tradition (the name comes from the Dutch word 'pijjakker'). Its defining features are the wide lapels, double-breasted button front with large buttons, and heavyweight wool construction. The peacoat is a formal-adjacent outerwear piece that bridges military heritage and sophisticated civilian dress.

• Construction: heavyweight wool or wool-blend; double-breasted 6-button front; wide lapels

• Best for: men and women; business casual through smart casual; fall and winter

• Best worn with: suits, dress shirts, knitwear — the peacoat is the most formal of the casual outerwear styles

18. Camouflage / Tactical Jacket

Camo jackets apply military camouflage patterns (Woodland, Desert MARPAT, Multicam, ERDL, or fashion camo adaptations) to standard jacket constructions — field jackets, bombers, and softshells. In fashion, camo has been a recurring streetwear and lifestyle element disconnected from military function.

• Best for: outdoor lifestyle brands, hunting programs, streetwear brands, military-adjacent fashion

Part 5: Weather Protection Jacket Types

19. Rain Jacket

The rain jacket is designed for one specific purpose: keeping the wearer dry in rain. True rain jackets are waterproof (not just water-resistant), typically using sealed seams and waterproof zippers to prevent any water penetration. The tradeoff is breathability — fully waterproof shells allow less air exchange than softshells or fleece.

• Construction: waterproof nylon or polyester outer; DWR coating; sealed seams; waterproof zippers on technical versions

• Best for: hiking, cycling, running, outdoor activities in wet conditions

• Types of rain jackets: packable rain jacket (folds into own pocket), full-coverage rain jacket, cycling rain jacket, running rain jacket

• Wholesale programs: outdoor brand merchandise, running club events, corporate outdoor programs

20. Puffer Jacket (Quilted Jacket / Down Jacket)

The puffer jacket traps air in quilted baffles filled with either down (goose or duck feathers) or synthetic insulation (PrimaLoft, Thinsulate, or similar) to provide exceptional warmth without heavy weight. The characteristic quilted channel construction that distributes and holds the insulation in place gives puffer jackets their name.

• Construction: lightweight nylon or polyester outer; down or synthetic insulation in quilted baffles; front zip; stand collar

• Best for: cold weather from mild to extreme; casual wear, travel, outdoor

• Types of puffer jackets: down puffer (warmest, lightest), synthetic puffer (performs wet), vest puffer, long puffer, ultra-light packable puffer

• Wholesale programs: corporate winter employee gifts, outdoor brand merchandise, ski resort programs

✓ Style Tip: For wholesale corporate gifting programs, puffer vests (sleeveless puffer) are extremely popular — they allow a dress shirt or quarter-zip to remain visible and provide warmth without restricting arm movement.

21. Parka

The parka is a long, hooded, heavily insulated jacket designed for extreme cold conditions. Originating from Inuit Arctic culture and adopted by the US military for Korean War cold-weather operations, the parka extends below the hip and often to the knee, provides a fur-lined hood, and uses heavyweight insulation for sustained sub-zero protection.

• Best for: extreme cold weather; winter casual; outdoor programs in cold climates

• Types: military surplus parka (N-3B), fashion parka (typically shorter, lighter), technical parka (waterproof-breathable)

22. Anorak

The anorak is a pullover weatherproof jacket with no front opening — it is pulled on over the head. Derived from Inuit sealskin outerwear, the modern anorak is typically a half-zip or bungee-cord-closure pullover jacket in a waterproof or water-resistant shell. The pullover construction eliminates the potential leak point of a full front zip.

• Best for: sailing, kayaking, skiing, harsh weather activities where a full zip is a liability

Part 6: Formal & Tailored Jacket Types

23. Blazer

The blazer is a structured, tailored jacket with notch or peak lapels that is worn without matching trousers — it is not part of a suit. The blazer exists between a sport coat (more casual) and a suit jacket (more formal) on the professional dress spectrum. Navy blazers with gold buttons are the most classic blazer variant.

• Construction: structured jacket with padded shoulders, welt pockets, interior lining; typically solid color

• Best for: men and women; business casual, smart casual, semi-formal

• Types of blazers: single-breasted (most common), double-breasted, women's blazer, collarless blazer, oversized blazer

24. Sport Coat

The sport coat is a more casual version of the blazer — originally designed for country sports (hence the name) and distinguished from a blazer by its patterned fabric (tweed, check, plaid) and more relaxed construction. Sport coats are paired with non-matching trousers and are appropriate for smart casual dress codes.

• Best for: men; smart casual, business casual, semi-formal events

• Fabrics: tweed, flannel, houndstooth, herringbone, check, windowpane

25. Suit Jacket

The suit jacket is the formal tailored jacket that is part of a matched two-piece or three-piece suit — it must be worn with the matching trousers. Suit jackets are the most formal daytime jacket type.

• Types of suit jackets: single-breasted (most common), double-breasted, three-piece (with waistcoat), slim-fit, relaxed/boxy

• Types by lapel: notch lapel (most casual), peak lapel (formal), shawl collar (tuxedo/formalwear)

Part 7: Workwear & Utility Jacket Types

26. Duck Canvas Work Jacket

The duck canvas work jacket uses heavyweight cotton duck fabric — a tightly-woven canvas that is extremely durable and wind-resistant, if not fully waterproof. Duck canvas work jackets are the standard outerwear for construction, landscaping, farming, and other heavy-use outdoor occupations.

• Construction: 12–18oz cotton duck canvas; flannel or sherpa lining; multiple tool pockets

• Best for: construction crews, landscaping, farming, outdoor trade programs

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27. Chore Coat

The chore coat is a French workwear garment — a hip-length, unlined, herringbone or canvas utility coat with multiple chest and interior pockets used by artisans and laborers in 19th and early 20th century France. The chore coat has been extensively adopted by contemporary fashion brands as a utilitarian, genderless workwear-inspired garment.

• Best for: fashion-forward workwear aesthetic, artisan brands, heritage lifestyle

• Fabrics: cotton herringbone, canvas, French-washed linen

28. Hi-Vis Safety Jacket

Hi-vis (high-visibility) jackets are constructed in fluorescent yellow, orange, or lime green materials with retroreflective strips — designed to make workers visible to vehicle operators in low-light and high-traffic environments. ANSI/ISEA 107 compliance is the standard for occupational hi-vis garments.

• Best for: construction, roadway, utility, and warehouse programs where worker visibility is a safety requirement

• ANSI classes: Class 1 (lowest visibility), Class 2 (most common for roadway work), Class 3 (highest visibility)

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Part 8: Specialty Jacket Types

29. Life Jacket / Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

Life jackets (personal flotation devices) are not fashion or lifestyle garments — they are safety equipment designed to keep an unconscious person floating face-up in water. Life jackets are regulated by the US Coast Guard (in the US) and equivalent agencies internationally. They are a required safety item for all watercraft operators and passengers.

• Types of life jackets: Type I (offshore, most buoyant), Type II (near-shore), Type III (inland/sport), Type V (special use), Type V inflatable

• Key distinction: life jackets are safety equipment, not style garments — USCG approval rating is the only relevant specification

30. Yellow Jacket (Wasp) — Disambiguation

'Yellow jacket' as a clothing term typically refers to any jacket in yellow coloring — fluorescent hi-vis yellow safety jackets (see Type 28 above), yellow rain jackets, or yellow athletic jackets in school colors. However, a significant portion of searches for 'types of yellow jackets' refer to the yellow jacket wasp (Vespula species), which has characteristic yellow and black banding.

• Yellow jacket as clothing: any jacket in yellow — hi-vis safety jackets, fashion yellow jackets, school spirit outerwear in yellow team colors

• Yellow jacket wasp: a stinging insect in the family Vespidae, with yellow and black banding, often confused with bees

Quick Reference: All 30 Jacket Types at a Glance

Jackets by Gender — Types of Jackets for Men vs Women

Types of Jackets for Men

Men's jacket programs in wholesale most commonly include: corporate gifting (puffer vest, softshell, fleece jacket), school athletic (track jacket, windbreaker, varsity), workwear (duck canvas, hi-vis), and lifestyle brand programs (bomber, denim, field jacket).

• Bomber jacket — the versatile men's casual jacket across all demographics

• Field jacket (M-65) — military heritage that translates to outdoor casual

• Denim jacket — the universal men's casual layering piece

• Softshell jacket — the standard men's corporate outerwear gift

• Puffer vest — the most popular men's corporate gifting outerwear

• Fleece jacket / quarter-zip — the standard men's business casual layering piece

• Track jacket — the standard men's athletic program outerwear

• Peacoat — the most formal of men's casual outerwear

Types of Jackets for Women

Women's jacket programs in wholesale include: lifestyle retail (bomber, denim, blazer, puffer), athletic programs (track jacket, windbreaker, softshell), and corporate gifting (puffer vest, fleece, softshell).

• Bomber jacket — popular women's fashion and lifestyle jacket

• Blazer — women's business casual and smart casual standard

• Denim jacket — the universal women's casual layering piece

• Puffer jacket — the standard women's practical winter outerwear

• Varsity jacket — women's school and athletic program favorite

• Softshell — women's corporate and outdoor program standard

• Track jacket — women's athletic program outerwear

Jacket Decoration Guide — Embroidery, Screen Printing & DTF by Jacket Type

The decoration method for any jacket program depends primarily on the fabric type — leather, nylon, polyester fleece, and cotton canvas all require different approaches.

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Wholesale Jacket Programs — Which Types Sell Best

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FAQs — Types of Jackets

What are the most popular types of jackets?

The 10 most popular jacket types are: bomber jacket, puffer jacket, denim jacket, leather jacket, rain jacket, fleece jacket, varsity/letterman jacket, military field jacket, windbreaker, and softshell jacket. Each serves a different combination of weather protection, formality level, and style aesthetic.

What are the different types of leather jackets?

The main types of leather jackets are: motorcycle/biker jacket (asymmetric zip, wide lapels — the Schott Perfecto), leather bomber jacket (A-2 military origin, ribbed knit trims), café racer jacket (minimalist, stand collar, British Mod origin), and Western/cowboy leather jacket (yoke seams, fringe, suede). Vegan leather versions are available for all four styles.

What are the best types of jackets for men?

The most popular men's jacket types are: bomber jacket (versatile casual), denim jacket (universal layering piece), softshell jacket (corporate and outdoor programs), puffer vest (corporate gifting), fleece full-zip (business casual), track jacket (athletic programs), field jacket/M-65 (heritage casual), and peacoat (most formal casual outerwear).

What are the best types of jackets for women?

The most popular women's jacket types are: bomber jacket (casual and fashion-forward), blazer (business casual and smart casual), denim jacket (universal layering), puffer jacket (practical winter outerwear), varsity jacket (school programs), softshell (corporate and outdoor), and track jacket (athletic programs).

What is the difference between a bomber jacket and a varsity jacket?

A bomber jacket (MA-1 style) has a simple waist-length nylon or polyester body with ribbed knit trims, a front zip, and typically a plain or minimally branded surface. A varsity/letterman jacket has a contrasting two-tone construction (wool or melton body with leather sleeves), school or team colors, and traditionally displays an embroidered letter on the left chest representing athletic achievement.

What are the types of winter jackets?

The main types of winter jackets are: puffer/down jacket (most popular casual cold-weather jacket), parka (longest length, heaviest insulation), peacoat (wool, formal-adjacent), heavy fleece jacket (mid-weight warmth), insulated softshell (wind + light cold), and insulated rain jacket (waterproof + warmth). For extreme cold, parka or puffer is required; for mild cold, fleece or light puffer suffices.

What are the different types of puffer jackets?

Types of puffer jackets include: down puffer (lightest, warmest — goose or duck down fill), synthetic puffer (heavier but maintains warmth when wet — PrimaLoft fill), puffer vest (sleeveless — most popular for corporate gifting), ultra-light packable puffer (folds into its own pocket), long puffer (extends to thigh or knee for maximum coverage), and cropped puffer (fashion-forward short length).

What jacket type is best for corporate gifting?

The puffer vest (sleeveless quilted vest) and softshell jacket are the most popular corporate gifting jacket types. The puffer vest is practical in cool offices and outdoor environments, allows the dress shirt or layer underneath to show, and is available from Port Authority and CornerStone at wholesale pricing. The softshell is the next most popular for active corporate programs. Both accept embroidery logos cleanly.