A Woman's Down Parkas From North Face
Women's parkas are designed equally for usability and style. Women wear their flexible parkas daily for work and during their off hours. The versatile parka is a must for the woman on the go, and are as varied and multi purpose as the women who wear them.
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Among popular sport and fashion brands for women's parkas are Columbia, North Face, Patagonia and even Juicy Couture. As you shop you may want to consider the degree of versatility and performance you want from your parka. Fabric quality is an important factor affecting the value of parkas, cost-wise and warmth-wise.
World War Two found nurses wearing hooded parkas, or anoraks, to keep out the cold. They were wind resistant cotton jackets with warm alpaca lining.
Many features of the anorak or parka have remained the same over time, such as the drawstrings and the lined hood. Others have changed such as the materials and the technology used to create fibers, materials, waterproofing and breathability.
Today's women's parkas often have coated 2-ply laminated fabric that uses a hydrophilic barrier to battle wind and rain. The waist is usually in the interior of the coat as a waist draw cord and not a belt. Fleece is often the liner for hoods.
Women are engaging in outdoor snow sports in greater numbers every year – and demand the same tough features and down-filled warmth available in men's jackets.
Caring for your new parka is important to extend the life of your investment. Follow care instructions that come with your parka, and if it requires annual water proofing, treat it accordingly by spraying with a durable water repellant.
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