Inertia Plus is quite a material

By Jersey Hiker Ranked #128 - Men's Softshell Jackets November 21, 2008

I have the hoodless Inertia Peak Jacket from Cloudveil and have to say, I love this material. It's got some thickness to it which gives it more warmth than a standard windbreaker. Soft feel and MUCH quieter than other nylon-faced softshells I've tried (like Windstopper and PowerShield). A good bit less wind resistant than these materials, but as a result, it's significantly more breathable. This is a very effective combination of breathability and wind resistance, perfect for spring/fall in the northeast (IMO, not very good by itself once it gets colder - but if you layer up it can do the job - especially if there's not much wind). This fabric seems to be much more technically advanced than other wind resistant fabrics - 1. It uses no spandex, which is prone to absorbing water, instead it uses spiral yarns for stretch (ingenious!), 2. It combines a nylon face for abrasion resistance with a polyester lining for soft, effective wicking, 3. The lining also incorporates a little carbon to eliminate static (and it works!) - every jacket should have this, especially winter gear. The fit is baggy, I recommend sizing down if you can. Not a big fan of the collar either, it doesn't seem to hold its shape well (but with a hood, that might not matter).

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