Vests

Vests for women and men

The vest, also known as a waistcoat, is a traditionally popular item of clothing with many functional benefits. Because, unlike a jacket, it has no sleeves, a vest allows women and men plenty of freedom of movement. At the same time, it protects the body from the cold, wind and wet. However, there are many different types of vests for men and women, from special sporty models to practical casual vests. If you want to buy the right gilet for your needs, you are sure to find the right model from the large selection in the Transa online shop.

When is a vest the right choice?

A vest or waistcoat for women and men is always a good idea if you don't want the weather protection to restrict your freedom of movement too much. In addition, the free arms allow the body climate to adapt well to changing temperature conditions. Vests are very popular for many sporting activities, from hiking and jogging to cycling. But vests can also be a good choice for winter sports - worn solo or as part of a warming layering system.

Which vests should you buy?

The Transa online shop offers a wide range of different vests for different purposes:

• Fleece vests are light and thin, yet offer pleasant warmth
• Insulated vests, such as down vests or woollen vests, keep you particularly warm.
• Velogilets are characterised by their special cut. They often come with an extended back, are made from functional materials and are windproof at the front.
• Casual vests are less designed for sporty performance, but are very practical companions. They often have several bags, are made from functional, breathable materials and dry quickly. This makes them ideal for hiking, travelling and city outings.

It is also worth comparing the respective product features. The insulated vests also offer various other technical properties in addition to warmth, for example.

What to look out for when buying a gilet

Which vests you choose depends entirely on the circumstances in which you want to wear them. Sometimes the warmth counts, sometimes the ventilation and sometimes the storage space or weight. You should always bear the following in mind:

• Sports or recreation: Sporty models are often made from functional performance materials. These are usually a little more expensive and not always necessary for leisure use. However, leisure models offer many other practical features.
Temperature and climate: Should the gilet be warm, cool or waterproof?
• Layering system: Many vests are ideal as an additional, warming layer, for example under a hardshell jacket.