The big advantage of the softshell fabric is that it is light, breathable and above all very comfortable to wear. The softshell fabric is stretchy and soft, which makes the jacket very comfortable to wear and moves with you, making you a lot more mobile. In addition, they are often a lot nicer than regular mackintoshes. Softshell fabrics are water-repellent, but they are not waterproof. This means that they do not absorb water during a rainstorm, but try to repel it as much as possible.