Softshell-fleece

Softshells and fleeces WOMEN

You will soon be hiking for several days and you hesitate between a polar and a softshell? Or are you more of a day hiker? In fact, depending on your practice, the purchase of a garment may not necessarily be the same. Hiking experts explain it to you.
In which situations is it advisable to wear a fleece?
The fleeces we offer are light, warm, comfortable and pretty. And yes, the time for deformed and sad polar fleeces is over. On the other hand, polar fleeces provide heat at low or even extreme temperatures and wick away moisture very quickly during exercise. They will therefore prevent any sensation of cold. In addition, they offer great freedom of movement and ensure perfect durability. It is a fabric that makes it possible to offer both economically interesting textiles and high-performance clothing.
Polar fleece clothing is very versatile and therefore suitable for many different winter activities. Indeed, they are perfectly suitable for women skiers, hikers, everyday life but also for work clothes. Often, those who work outside often use fleece clothing.
Polar fleeces are therefore an almost essential choice in winter. This is why we offer you a wide range of fleeces, with a feminine and sporty design, which beyond their technicality, will bring you a casual or more elegant style, which will flatter your silhouette. The Dare2b Superla Sweater White fleece will provide you with comfort and warmth, whether you wear a second layer to stay warm on the slopes or when you return from skiing. This fleece is a real cocoon of well-being composed of yokes made of shiny fabrics. It is stylish and will distinguish you on the slopes. In addition, the fleeces are very easy to clean, and offer fast drying and do not require ironing!

However, beware of fabric softeners and softeners that deteriorate the technical properties of polar fleece and in particular their insulating properties. Remember to respect the washing conditions to keep your garment long-lasting.
In addition, unlike softshell, polar clothing is often neither windproof nor water-repellent.

But then, how do you choose between a softshell and a polar?

Unlike polar fleeces, softshells have water-repellent and windproof characteristics. But like polar fleeces, softshells have the advantage of being very hot, so you will never be cold. The quality of the fabric makes it a second durable layer that will stand the test of time.
The softshell, in general, must be worn under a waterproof membrane, but it can also be worn alone in cold and dry weather. 
So, softshell clothing serves both as a second layer and a little bit of a third layer. They are generally:
Windproof.
Water repellents (water runs off the outer fabric) - which is partly the role of the third layer.
Non-impermeable (water can therefore pass through the fabric).
Insulators (more or less depending on the model) - which is the role of the second layer.
Small bad weather conditions
A softshell is therefore very useful when it is cold and windy. Without softshell, in these conditions, you would have to put a rain jacket over your fleece to cut yourself off from the wind and you would lose a lot of breathability - which can be embarrassing during an effort.
The big advantage of the softshell is that it can withstand small weather conditions. Thanks to their windproof and water-repellent properties, they prevent you from constantly leaving and storing your rain jacket in the bag. The Dare2b Dilatant Core softshell is ideal for skiing, hiking, climbing and other outdoor activities, for example, and will give you a distinctive look with its soft diamond jacquard mesh construction.
Cold weather without wind
When it is cold and there is no wind, a fleece is more practical and comfortable during an effort. Indeed, they are more breathable than a softshell. In addition, a fleece usually dries faster.
Severe weather conditions
When it rains or snows too much, however, you reach the limits of the softshell and it is better to wear a rain jacket to stay dry. The idea is to combine a rain jacket with a fleece to make an effort because the more breathable this combination will be. It is quite possible to put a rain jacket over a softshell, but the breathability will be worse and you will risk sweating more, and then getting cold.