Windbreaker

A lightweight, wind-resistant jacket typically made from nylon or polyester. Designed for outdoor activity and layering, windbreakers are packable and often feature a half or full zip.

Also known as: Wind Jacket. Category: Garment Types.

In men's style, "windbreaker" belongs to the Garment Types family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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