Police jackets are essential garments that can be very useful in various situations, most of which require a high level of performance, strength, and durability from them. Police jackets are considered as investments, so making the right choice before you buy one is certainly important. Several factors should be incorporated in finding the best police jackets in the market, and those that are up for the task of keeping you warm on duty hours.

One of the most important factors to consider in buying police jackets is the materials used in the manufacture of the jackets. The outer shell and the lining should both be made from durable material, but the fabrics should be lightweight enough so the jackets won’t be very heavy when worn. Other materials include the clasps, zippers, and Velcro seals. Aside from the materials, the design and construction itself will affect how comfortable you will be while wearing the jacket. Different police jackets are also built differently, with varying stitch counts and quality. And though police jackets are not extremely expensive, they are investments that are expected to last long despite constant wear. Durability is therefore another factor to consider.

Aside from that, police jackets also come in various forms depending on what purpose you need to use them for. There are regular police duty jackets, rain jackets or raincoats, parkas, pullovers, windbreakers, EMS jackets, and the likes. These types of police jackets are sold in the market under different brands. One of the most popular brands of police and duty outerwear is Solar-1. Solar-1 boasts of excellent quality from their jackets for police and security uses.

One of the most basic options offered by Solar-1 is the CC01 Duty Jackets for regular police work. The jacket was designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements and standards of the LAPD and the California Corrections Department. It has a Full Dull Yarn Polyester with a clear coating, waterproof and water repellent outer shell, a Pressed 210 Taffeta Nylon lining, a Thinsulate liner that can be removed, 100 gm sleeves insulation, and a removable Micro Poly Pile collar. Another type is the MX 02 Duty Jacket with ¾ sleeves and a breathable outer shell made of 3-Ply Supplex Nylon. Other features include 10-inch side zippers with snap tab closures, pockets with fleece lining for hand warming, Epaulets with Velcro closure, YKK zipper, an optional pile collar, a badge tab, and pit zippers where emblems can be attached. The parka also comes with large pockets inside and adjustable sleeve cuffs.

Solar-1 also offers police jackets for special uses, such as its EM01 EMS Jacket, which is NFPA 1999 compliant and provides pathogen protection. The special-use parka is waterproof and highly breathable for maximum comfort, and also comes with useful features such as a radio pocket, several cargo pockets, a soft Supplex nylon for an outer shell, and a hanging lining that allows customization without having to make any changes to the jacket itself. It also has a removable 3M Thinsulate liner, a double storm flap with Velcro and snap closure, 2-inch reflective stripes around the sleeves and on the bottom area of the jacket, and Velcro adjustable sleeve cuffs. You also have some other options such as a button-through fur collar and a button-through hood with drawstrings.

Other available options of police jackets on the market include pullovers, some made of comfortable fleece, windbreakers, and rain-resistant rain police jackets.