In the 1990s, most windbreakers were made of nylon. These days, however, there are many different types of fabrics to choose from when shopping for a windbreaker or outerwear suit. Depending on several factors, choosing the right windbreaker fabric can be a very important decision, especially if you are going to customize your windbreaker. Different types of common windbreaker fabrics are nylon, micropolyester, polyester, and tricot.

Nylon is the old classic material that is highly resistant to water and wind. It also has a harder shell and makes a “quiet” noise when you walk on it. Now, while nylon has become popular due to its great resistance to water and wind, the noise it generates when people walk on it has led many consumers to choose other types of fabrics that are quieter.

Micropolyester is a softer, quieter fabric. It doesn’t make that “swishy” noise when you walk on it. It is a light and soft fabric, and windbreakers made from it usually come with a cotton or mesh lining. Micro polyester also does a great job of being wind and water resistant, and is ideal for people who live in warmer geographic areas due to its light weight.

Polyester is similar to micro polyester in that it is a quieter fabric than nylon, but it is slightly heavier. These warm-up items usually also come with a cotton or mesh lining, with the cotton lining being the warmer of the two. This fabric is one that can be worn in most types of weather as it does have a bit of weight to it, and you can choose from different linings to determine how warm you want them to keep you.

Tricot is a heavy brushed polyester material. It is very soft to the touch and even has a bit of a shine to it. Being that it is the heaviest of fabrics, leg warmers that are made from tricot generally do not have a lining included. These windbreaks are not very waterproof and tend to be less wind resistant than the other materials. These windbreaks would be best suited for those in colder climates, given the heavy weight of the material. Although they are very comfortable due to their softness.

Therefore, depending on certain factors, one heating pad will most likely be more suitable than another. With this information, it should be much easier to determine which windbreaker fabric is right for you.