WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A WINTER JACKET
Levels of protection Winter's Jackets Running jackets provide three levels of protection: Protection from the wind: wind makes you feel cold, especially when you are sweating. This is widely known as the windchill effect. A windproof running jacket will protect you from cold air, which indirectly makes you warmer. Water repellency: in light rain or snow, a water-repellant treatment keeps moisture from entering the garment. Waterproofing: thanks to a Gore-Tex type membrane, protection against moisture is further increased. Waterproof jackets might be more expensive,