Difference between a swim parka and a jacket
A swim parka is designed to keep you warm and comfortable when you hop out of the water. This hooded long coat with a cozy fleece lining is perfect for swimming and other watersports.
Couldn't you just wear a regular jacket? Well, you could, but you'd feel cold and damp. A swim parka is superior to the regular jacket when you're going to be in or near the water!
Let's dive into the features of a swim parka that makes it superior.
The Extra Length in a swim parka means it provides Extra Warmth. The length of a coat makes a big difference in its warmth factor. A swim parka is longer than an everyday jacket. While most regular jackets are hip length, or shorter, a swim parka typically covers your thighs. Here at Tingting, we make swim parkas that are mid-thigh to knee length to give you extra warmth.
A Fleece-lined Hood in a swim parka means Less Heat Loss. When you hop out of water, your body loses heat quickly because your skin and hair are damp. A swim parka that is fully lined (including the hood) is fantastic at keeping you toasty. No more shivering. No more sniffles!
The Fleece Lining in a swim parka means that it's Comfortable On Bare (slightly damp) Skin. A regular jacket typically has a smooth non-fleece polyester lining. Imagine putting that on your bare skin. You'd feel cold and sticky, especially on damp skin. A swim parka with a fleece liner is designed to be worn directly over your swimsuit; it's soft and cozy on bare skin. Fleece is the best fabric for warmth. Drying off with a towel before putting it on is recommended to keep it drier in between wears.
The Waterproof / Water-resistant Fabric in a swim parka means No More Embarrassing Wet Spots. The outer shell of a swim parka is typically water-resistant or waterproof (depending on the specific product). Tingting's swim parkas are made with a waterproof fabric. So, what does that mean? It prevents water from seeping through, so there'll be no more embarrassing wet spots. No more awkward looks!
Here at Tingting, we gave our parkas a special name, because "swim parka" seems a bit dull. We smashed "swim" and "parka" together and sPARKA is born! (pronounced as Spark-Ka).
The Original sPARKA is a mid-thigh length swim parka with a full zipper, snug hood, ribbed cuffs and waistbands to retain body heat. It is suitable for indoor pools. It looks just like an everyday jacket that you could wear to the movies or to brunch!
A extra warm alternative is Tingting's sPARKA Fly, a knee-length swim parka. It has a large hood, 5 pockets, and pleated details. Its extra length makes it perfect for outdoor swimming.
Large and Easily Accessible pockets in a swim parka means a Hands-free Experience when you head to the pool or stroll along the sandy beach. Tingting's sPARKA Fly has four large pockets and an inside chest pocket! The pockets are made for holding your swim essentials, like your goggles, cap, snacks, locker key, and more. Some swimmers have suggested making pockets big enough to hold equipment (like fins and kickboard). We think it would get too cumbersome. It's best to carry your large equipment in a bag!
The Two-way Zipper in a swim parka provides More Leg Room. Designed for movements, you can sit down or walk/run with ease by opening the bottom zipper.
To summarize, a swim parka is superior to a regular jacket for swimming and watersports because it has these features:
- longer (mid thigh or knee length)
- soft and warm fleece lining
- fleece lined hood
- waterproof fabric that will prevent embarrassing wet spots
- lots of pockets: easy access so you can grab your cap, goggles, workout notes, and snacks easily
- two way zipper for more leg room
Tingting's swim parkas are designed for anyone who enjoys being in and around the water. Grab one and find out how much cozier and functional it is than a regular jacket. Shop Tingting's swim parka collection online.
