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Men's Jacket Department

Sonoma Outfitters has been selling jackets for over 30 years. We have written a little how-to advice to help you choose the right jacket.

If you need more information, or are unsure about what you need, please call us, we are here to help!
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Casual Jackets < < Click to view all Men's Casual Jackets
Casual Jackets are suited for everyday wear or use. They can be used for a casual evening out on the town, or with friends, going out to a restaurant, or attire to match your look. Great for mild climates or for slightly windy climates.
Men's Casual Jackets by Brand
Component Jackets<< Click to view all Men's Component Jackets
Component jackets are a cost effective way to keep warm and dry as they are actually three or more jackets in one. Each component is a stand alone layer offering an attractive, coordinated addition to your wardrobe. Consisting of an outer shell, inner shell liner, and sometimes an insulated vest, they can be worn in different combinations to provide the perfect level of warmth throughout the day, as well as the season. The outer shell is usually made of a waterproof/breathable shell material for protection against wet and windy conditions. The liner layer, usually a fleece or soft shell material, on it's own is a good mid-weight layer for that extra bit of warmth without over-warming or adding bulk. A vest worn on it's own gives core warmth without restricting movement. By combining layers, you can be assured of staying comfortable no matter how the weather changes. The addition or subtraction of a layer provides perfect comfort.
Men's Component Jackets by Brand
Fleece Jackets / Pullovers < < Click to view all Men's Fleece
Fleece is a knitted synthetic fabric which is brushed on both sides to give a soft, fluffy finish. Polartec is a range of high-quality fleece fabrics available in various weights and textures. The numbers that follow after the product name usually refer to the fabric weight and thickness. Polartec 100 is very versatile and is used primarily for shirts and light-weight garments, while Polartec 200 is used primarily for mid-weight jackets. The warmest, Polartec 300, is primarily used for heavy-weight jackets. Windstopper is a windproof fleece fabric which has a highly breathable ePTFE (Gore-Tex) membrane that is laminated between 2 layers of light-weight fleece, or an outer light-weight fleece and an inner mesh.
Men's Fleece Jackets and Pullovers by Brand
Ski / Snowboarding Jackets < < Click to view all Men's Ski Jackets
Jackets or shells: These jackets have features for alpine skiers and snowboarders such as powder flaps, powder skirt (snug fitting inner cuff around the body of a jacket, designed to prevent powder snow from blowing up into the garment.), they usually are insulated, windproof, water resistant and sometimes having breathable properties to let out moisture.
Men's Ski and Snowboarding Jackets by Brand
Insulated Synthetic Jackets < < Click to view all Men's Synthetic Jackets
Synthetic fibers have enabled manufacturers to produce clothing that offers numerous advantages over traditional cotton clothing for travelers and outdoor use. New fabrics are very comfortable to wear next to the skin,even in hot conditions. This is due to the fabric's high breath-ability and wicking treatments. Benefits: it dries quickly, comfort and convenience, more durable, light-weight, does not shrink, stretch or fade, crease resistant, some fabrics offer increased sun protection (SPF). Some garments have integrated ventilation features that allow cooling air flow in hot conditions.
Men's Insulated Synthetic Jackets by Brand
Insulated Down Jackets < < Click to view all Men's Down Jackets
Downproof fabric must be very tightly woven or coated to prevent the down from poking through. Exceedingly light, down is a very highly insulating material. Fill Power = the space one ounce of down occupies in cubic inches. There are three fill weights to address performance demands. 800+ Fill Power Expedition Down series for optimal warmth in extreme conditions. Rely on 600+ Fill Mountain Down series for lightweight, easily packable, all-season bags. Premier 900 Fill Power Eastern European Down is the highest quality down commercially available. The insulation contains the highest percentage of large, fluffy down clusters with a very low percentage of feathers and stems that add weight and bulk. With this unsurpassed cluster-to-feather ratio, 900 fill power down is the lightest and most compressible down with the best warmth-to-weight ratio. 900 fill power down is the ultimate in efficient, lightweight and luxurious warmth.
(read about how to care for down ) (shop down care products)
Men's Insulated Down Jackets by Brand
Soft shell Jackets < < Click to view all Men's Softshells
Soft shell garments offer greater weather protection than normal fleece and base layer options, but not as much as a waterproof/breathable shell layer. The nature of a soft shell garment will usually offer very high breathability, total protection from wind, water repellence, and a fast drying time. They may also offer some kind of wicking liner or stretch qualities.

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Waterproof / Rain Jackets < <Click to view all Men's Waterproof Jackets
To be waterproof the fabric must prevent water from penetrating. A hydrostatic head of 1.5 meters is the standard requirement that must be met to be classified as waterproof. This is enough to keep out the heaviest possible rain, but is not enough to keep out water under pressure from kneeling down. High quality waterproof fabrics such as Gore-Tex, will exceed the standard(Gore-Tex has a hydrostatic head of 28 meters).
(shop water-proof and GORE-TEX renewal, washing and care products)
Men's Waterproof / Rain Jackets by Brand
Windproof Fleece < < Click to view all Men's Windproof Fleece
Windproof fleece is a fabric which has a highly breathable ePTFE (Gore-Tex) membrane. It is then laminated between 2 layers of light-weight fleece, or an outer light-weight fleece and an inner mesh. Wind protection is a vital function of outer garments in mild or cold weather conditions. Windproof can allow no more than 11 liters of air to pass through per second per square meter
Men's Windproof Fleece by Brand
Wind Shells < < Click to view all Men's Wind Shells
The windproof, water-resistant poly shell on this microfleece jacket is made from discarded plastic soda bottles made into PCR® (post-consumer recycled) fleece. The brushed interior tends to be soft against skin and quick-drying.
Men's Wind Shells by Brand
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Wool Jackets < < Click to view all Men's Wool Jackets
Wool wicks away moisture and will insulate even when wet, but is slow to dry. It requires care in cleaning, (no bleach or high temperatures and gentle soap) and many people find it irritating next to the skin. Synthetic fibers and fabrics can be engineered to provide specific properties and dry faster than natural fibers, thus performing better for high activity sports. We recommend dry cleaning wool garments as a safety measure to avoid shrinking and felting. However, with proper care, hand washing can result in a superior outcome. If the garment has an inner lining it is best to dry clean, because the materials have two different shrinkage rates.

(more information on wool and other fabrics)
Men's Wool Jackets by Brand

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