Is this jacket like the water resistant ones that feel thick or is it more of the soft material that's thin?
200691
It does have a thick feel to it- definitely not a flimsy material. Though the insulation inside is VERY thin and metallic.
1831241
Hi. It feels more like rubber than a hard case, but I think it's super durable. It's a smooth, flexible material. Sorry, I'm not the best at describing things, but I think it's a really good case; especially for the price.
543033
It feels like a hard case, slightly softer to the touch. It is definitely not what I would call rubbery
1084783
It is. The outside of the bottom is a hard shell, but it feels like about an inch of padding beteeen that and the inside of the bottom. The inside of the bottom is still nylon fabric though, not something soft and fleecy.
13432
In my opinion I don't think it's that thick but it's not thin. To me it's average. Also It's warm but the level of warmth is different from person to person.
1781334
it's not thick. I would say more like a felt square doubled. But for being relatively thin, it provides a lot of softness and protection against the hard ground and rocks. I had my doubts when I first got it, but it really works.
393799
My protector is thin. However, it is hard. Feels like a thin plastic. Not flimsy.
582421
The material is too thick to cleanly pack into a pocket like a poncho would. I've rolled it like a shirt and stored it in my luggage that way, and it doesn't take up as much room as a regular shirt would but it's not a ultrathin jacket. It doesn't have any thick or rigid parts. For me the trade off was the super-thin jackets tended to not be as water resistant, as I've had an LL Bean jacket that got humid on the inside even with a little bit of rain.
1778661
its 1 layer fairly thick polyester fleece yet on the very front were your mouth, going down your chin and neck its laminate mesh that I would think would be pretty water resistant. I'm in MA and I've warm this while shoveling and snow blowing also and it does get about as wet as any fleece would yet I've never gotten wet through it even after an hour outside and when I do ride in the cold with it I but the arms of my glasses over it rather then going inside over my ears and that helps keep it snug. I like the idea of eh way the top is kinda adjustable as you can get more of a custom fit for how you want to wear the top, you can actually push it right off your head if you wanted. its 1 layer fairly thick polyester fleece yet on the very front were your mouth, going down your chin and neck its laminate mesh that I would think would be pretty water resistant. I'm in MA and I've warm this while shoveling and snow blowing also and it does get about as wet as any fleece would yet I've never gotten wet through it even after an hour outside and when I do ride in the cold with it I but the arms of my glasses over it rather then going inside over my ears and that helps keep it snug. I like the idea of eh way the top is kinda adjustable as you can get more of a custom fit for... » Read More its 1 layer fairly thick polyester fleece yet on the very front were your mouth, going down your chin and neck its laminate mesh that I would think would be pretty water resistant. I'm in MA and I've warm this while shoveling and snow blowing also and it does get about as wet as any fleece would yet I've never gotten wet through it even after an hour outside and when I do ride in the cold with it I but the arms of my glasses over it rather then going inside over my ears and that helps keep it snug. I like the idea of eh way the top is kinda adjustable as you can get more of a custom fit for how you want to wear the top, you can actually push it right off your head if you wanted. « Show Less
1588487
It has a spongy feel, but it is a hard sponge. I like the one I like mine and don't have any problem with it sticking to or hanging up on my clothing.
1750451
I have the Zebra Print, but I am assuming it is the same material. If it is, then yes, the fabric has the feel of a coat/ski jacket.
325075
It's breathable as well as waterproof but is soft; not at all like a plastic type backing of some protectors.
1732392
Nah, it's not that thick. I think it just helps to avoid the "sleeping on plastic" feel that the waterproof liner might otherwise have.
98854
This is a felt like material that isn't very thick yet its durable. Does not give the thickness on the package.
1139574
I would say more water-resistant. It is pretty thin material and great protection from the sun, but would say in a heavy rain, it probably would get soaked.
7590
The jacket is made of a very soft outer material, and does not appear to be extremely tough. It is lightweight, does not feel heavy, although the jacket is very warm. The lining is visible on the inside as shinny panels. I have a cheaper Down Jacket that I purchased at Sam's years ago that is similar, although it is more comfortable. I never get too hot in that jacket, and I never get cold in our East Tennessee Winters. This Columbia Jacket will probably be warmer and especially useful in colder climates. Wearing it inside only so far, I got hot in a hurry! I also purchased a Carhart Down Jacket that does have a shell made of a much tougher material, but not quite as rough or coarse as the normal Carhart jacket. The Columbia one has a lot of nice features, and I think that I am going to like it.
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These are extra heavy brushed soft microfiber fabric, it is very hard to determine the thread count, they have very thin threads, they are micro threads, therefore they are much softer with a nice velvet feel, yet are still breathable.