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New Styles: Outerwear

7. Independent Trading Co. Men's Water-Resistant Windbreaker
Style EXP95NB  Made of 100% 330D nylon with waterproof coating
 Unlined hood, six-snap front closure, self-neck tape and elastic cuffs
 Available in black in sizes XS-3XL

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8. Fruit of the Loom Sofspun Full-Zip Hooded Sweat Shirt
Cotton-dominant fleece featuring front media pocket, contrast-jersey hood
lining, neck tape and drawcord  Two-ply hood with aluminum grommets and
double-needle coverstitching on armholes, shoulders and waistband
 Available in sizes S-3XL in 14 colors

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9. Hanes nano Fleece Full-Zip Hood
Style N280  Made of 7.2-ounce, 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece  Features
100% cotton face that provides easy surface for printing, according to
company  Available in saturated and vintage colors in crew, quarter-zip and
pullover-hood styles
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10. GAME Sportswear Varsity Jacket
Style 5000  Made of melton wool with quilted lining  Set-in leather sleeves
with coordinating pockets, and non-pill, high-memory wool knit collar, cuffs
and waistband  Sizes S-5XL available in 23 colors
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11. Dri Duck Explorer Jacket

From Carolina Made  Made of 5.5-ounce Nano fleece, 100% polyester with
anti-static finish and anti-pill exterior  Zippered chest pocket, and reinforced
shoulder and arm patches  Black and navy available in sizes S-3XL
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12. Augusta Sportswear Record Setter Pullover
Styles 3620 and 3622 (women's)  Made of 100% polyester knit interlock
fabric  Quarter zip with reflective tape and zipper garage with storm flap
 Adult sizes XS-3XL and ladies' sizes XS-2XL available in nine colors

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It's difficult to find a consensus
opinion on which color is king
in outerwear, but black remains
a popular option. Photo courtesy
of Bodek & Rhodes.

says soft and flexible fabrics are in demand because they not only
keep wearers warm, but also are comfortable enough to wear casually.
"Soft shell-bonded fabrics continue to be popular," Tsai says. "As
the name describes, the hand of a soft shell is much softer and quieter than a traditional hard shell. In most cases, it is bonded to a thin,
fleece lining fabric; this creates warmth without bulk."

Performance Still Important

Performance
characteristics such as
water-resistant properties
remain trending in outerwear.
Photo courtesy of Charles
River Apparel.

While those in the know debate the role of style or fashion in outerwear, the importance of performance to these garments is uncontested.
Taped seams and waterproof coatings remain critical to rainwear,
and breathability also is valuable for improving airflow and discouraging trapped body heat, Crow says.
"Waterproof and water-resistant properties are important to the
outerwear market, but they cost more to produce so they cost more
to the consumer," she says. "Breathability is an important characteristic in all performance apparel. Consumers demand comfort in
addition to performance." 

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