During the mid-season, the weather can change very quickly, alternating cold days with milder ones. Protecting yourself during this period is paramount and therefore being well equipped can be essential to continue enjoying outings in nature. Whether it is a windbreaker or a waterproof jacket, both are effective for protection against bad weather. But it is true that the windbreaker remains the preferred piece for protection against cold and wind in the inter-season and in the height of summer: here is a list explaining how this piece can truly be useful to you.
Thermal comfort
One of the greatest advantages of this jacket lies in the fact that it helps protect against moderate cold despite its apparently very slim profile and lack of filling. When the wind is quite strong and temperatures drop, it helps you maintain a stable body temperature. Despite its fabric, which may seem quite lightweight, it reduces all body heat loss while shielding you from the wind. It helps to minimise that sensation of cold on your body. The windbreaker is the jacket par excellence when it comes to cold insulation. Even in the depths of winter, it can prove more than effective, particularly if you layer it with base layers such as a jumper and a thick first skin.
Freedom of movement and breathability
The windbreaker is one of the lightest pieces and therefore easy to wear whatever your activities. This jacket can be useful to you, particularly during your running or cycling sessions, as it facilitates movement thanks to the flexibility of its cut and fabric. With this jacket, you can continue to feel comfortable despite changing weather conditions. On the current market, you can choose from a wide range that adapts to everyone's tastes in terms of colours, cut… and budget. At Pyrenex, we have designed a collection that adapts above all to our ever-evolving lifestyles. Easy to carry, with different cuts to suit all body types, our mid-season jackets will brighten your spring days with their vibrant colours and high-quality fabrics. Paired with trousers, jeans or leggings, with trainers or city shoes, this garment can be transformed into a piece that is both on-trend and practical whatever your style. With our range of unisex windbreakers, you can match your outfits as a couple for a matchy-matchy men's-women's look, or even for children.
Another great advantage of lightweight jackets is their breathability. Many have the advantage of being breathable. Thanks to an air-permeable membrane, perspiration evaporates from the skin while preventing water from filtering inside and avoiding a feeling of dampness. This jacket is the right solution when you want to continue doing physical activity outdoors, such as hiking or trail running, while regulating your body temperature. At Pyrenex, to ensure the best breathability for you, we calculate the amount of water the fabric allows through in 24 hours. The higher the rating, the more favourable the breathability. From 5,000 g/m²/24h, a garment is considered breathable.
Rain protection
If there is one garment to prioritise in bad weather, it is the windbreaker. Unlike waterproof jackets that protect you from heavy downpours, this jacket will be your best ally in light rain. Thanks to its water-repellent function, this garment has a membrane on the outside of the fabric that lets water droplets slide off and prevents them from penetrating the material. It is the perfect garment for enjoying outdoor activities while staying dry. On cooler evenings, the piece worn with a fleece jumper can be suitable for reinforcing protection against the cold. In the depths of winter, when snow begins to fall and temperatures become freezing, Pyrenex offers you the best down jackets on the market, developed with French expertise and filled with natural duck down.
Easy to carry
During your nature getaways or on your travels, it will protect you in any circumstance. Light and easy to fold, this piece can be stored easily in a bag or your suitcase, allowing you to take it everywhere with you. This is what makes this garment a wardrobe essential, owing to its versatility. Our lightweight Pyrenex jackets are equipped with a storage bag to make them easy to transport. Fitted with a carabiner, they can be easily clipped to your bag or belongings while on the move. The windbreaker is the essential piece to have in your wardrobe. Its adaptability and versatility allow it to protect you both from gusts of wind by retaining body heat and from mid-season inclement weather. Moreover, it is easy to transport as it is lightweight and easy to fold to go everywhere with you.
