Jackets Jackets A blazer is a type of double breasted jacket, like that of a suit except in that it has patch pockets with no flaps and usually, metal shank buttons. In more recent times, a single breasted form, long in existence, has come into more common use. A blazer's cloth is usually of a durable nature as it is used in schools and was used for sport. As sporting dress has become more adapted to the activity, the blazer has become more restricted to clubs' social meetings. ...more on Wikipedia about "Blazer"
A Donkey jacket is a short, buttoned outer coat, typically made of black or dark blue woollen material, unlined; sometimes with a plastic panel covering the shoulder-blades area. This panel might be plain black, or fluorescent orange or yellow for conspicuity, and sometimes bears the name of the company which supplies the jacket or for which the wearer works. The jacket usually has two hip pockets and sometimes an inside "poacher's" pocket. The donkey jacket is regarded as typical of the British manual worker. Also favoured by the Skinhead. ...more on Wikipedia about "Donkey jacket"
A flak jacket is a form of protective clothing originally developed by the Wilkinson Sword company during World War II to help protect Royal Air Force (RAF) air personnel from the flying debris and shrapnel thrown by German anti-aircraft guns' flak (Fliegerabwehrkanone), a type of exploding shell. The jacket consisted of titanium plates sewn into a waistcoat made of ballistic nylon (a material engineered by the DuPont company); therefore, flak jackets functioned as an evolved form of plate armour. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flak jacket"
If traced to its very beginnings, the flight jacket was created for practical reasons. In the First World War most airplanes did not even have an enclosed cockpit. While serving in France and Belgium, the Royal Flying Corps pilots had already begun wearing long leather coats in 1915, and the trend caught on. The US Army established the Aviation Clothing Board in September 1917 and began distributing heavy duty leather flight jackets; with high wrap around collars, zipper closures with wind flaps, snug cuffs and waits, and some fringed and lined with fur. Thus, the American flight jacket was born. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flight jacket"
A Harrington jacket is a short, lightweight jacket, usually with a tartan or check lining, favoured by mods and skinheads. Materials may include cotton, polyester, wool or suede. ...more on Wikipedia about "Harrington jacket"
A jacket is a lightweight, thigh- or waist-length coat that may be worn by adults or children. Some jackets are fashionable, while others serve as protective clothing. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jacket"
A jerkin is a man's short close-fitting jacket, made usually of light-colored leather, and without sleeves, worn over the doublet in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jerkin (garment)"
A leather jacket is a type of clothing, a jacket made of leather. The jacket has usually a brown, dark grey or black color. Leather jackets can be styled in variety ways and different versions have been associated with different subcultures in places and times. For instance, the leather jacket have often been associated with bikers, military aviators, punks, and police, which have worn versions designed for protective purposes and often for their potentially intimidating appearance. ...more on Wikipedia about "Leather jacket"
A reefing jacket (or reefer) is a type of warm jacket designed for use by midshipmen while aloft and engaged in sail reefing. A midshipman performing this duty is also known as a reefer. ...more on Wikipedia about "Reefing jacket"
A sportcoat (also called a sports coat or sports jacket) ...more on Wikipedia about "Sportcoat"
A straitjacket is a garment shaped like a jacket with overlong sleeves. The ends of these can be tied to the back of the wearer, so their arms are kept close to their chest with possibility of only little movement. ...more on Wikipedia about "Straitjacket"
A Windbreaker or windcheater is a thin outer coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain. It is usually of light construction, characteristically made of some type of glossy synthetic material and often incorporating an elastic waistband and zipper. It rarely includes a hood. ...more on Wikipedia about "Windbreaker"
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