[Swimming Equipment Elementary School] What is a "water jacket"? Why does every bather and swimmer need one?

對於經常游泳的朋友來說，每次從水中上岸的那一刻，往往是身體最容易感到寒冷和不適的時候。無論是秋風瑟瑟的戶外泳池，還是空調強勁的室內場館，冷風一吹很容易著涼。這時候，一件專業的「上水褸」（Swim Parka / 游泳防風保暖外套）就成了游泳包裡不可或缺的皇牌裝備。

Today I will break down for you in detail what a water jacket is and why you absolutely need to get one for yourself or your children!

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What is "Sheung Shui Jacket"?

PAKKAS（又稱游泳保暖大衣或防風更衣袍）是一種專門為游泳運動員、水上活動愛好者設計的外套。通常穿在泳衣外面，其名稱中的「上水」即是指游完泳、從水中上岸的時刻。

它的設計結合了防風、防水、保暖與便利更衣等多重功能，外層多採用防水防風材質，內裡則多為柔軟舒適的抓絨（Fleece）或毛巾布內膽，能在上岸的第一時間緊緊鎖住體溫。

Why buy a water jacket? Four must-buy reasons

1. Instantly keep warm and drive away the cold quickly

When you have just finished swimming, your body carries a lot of water. In addition, many indoor swimming pools or outdoor environments have large temperature differences in winter. A breeze can easily cause "post-exercise chills" or even a cold. The water jacket can quickly block the cold wind from blowing directly on the skin, and use the thermal liner to help the body quickly warm up.

2. Double protection of external waterproofing and internal moisture absorption

• 防風防水外層： 有效阻擋水花、雨水及陣風，保持乾爽。
• 吸濕保暖內裡： 許多上水褸內裡具備毛巾布或吸水抓絨特質，能一邊保暖一邊吸收殘留的水分，非常實用。

3. Loose tailoring, instantly transforms into a "mobile dressing room"

上水褸的版型通常比一般外套更寬鬆、寬大，這不僅是為了舒適，更是為了方便在公眾泳池更衣。當你濕著身子需要換衣服時，可以直接套著上水褸在裡面更換泳褲或便服，既保暖又兼顧私隱。

4. Applicable to a wide range of scenarios, suitable for all seasons

Whether it is daily training for the swimming school team, winter swimming challenges, triathlon events, or taking children to learn to swim or play in the water at the beach, water jackets can come in handy. Even in the summer, facing the strong air-conditioning indoor swimming pool, a water jacket can provide the most considerate health protection.

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Who is best suited to own a water jacket?

• 游泳訓練者與泳隊成員： 訓練中途休息或訓練結束後需要保暖以維持肌肉狀態。
• 學游泳的小朋友： 兒童對溫度變化較敏感，上水後穿上防風保暖大衣可大幅減少感冒機會。
• 戶外水上活動愛好者： 經常參與沙灘玩水、衝浪、直立板（SUP）或三項鐵人的朋友。

Summarize

A high-quality swimming jacket is not just a jacket, but an essential investment to protect yourself and your family’s health and improve your swimming happiness. Are you still getting a headache from the cold every time you hit the water? Pick up a professional and comfortable swimming jacket for yourself now and make your swimming experience warm and worry-free!