Softshell jackets are built of a more flexible and softer fabric than their hardshell counterparts. Our hardshell jackets are often wind-resistant or windproof, with a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish that makes for a great rain jacket. In cooler weather, a quilted puffer jacket or an anorak is great for layering over a softshell jacket. As the temps really drop, winter jackets like a parka or ski jacket are the way to go.