The anorak jacket is a water proof jacket and a heavy jacket with a hood and drawstrings at the waist and cuff. The parka is a knee length cold weather jacket or coat, which are typically stuffed with down or very warm synthetic fiber and with a fur lined hood. In ancient days, it was used by the Eskimos who lived in the Artic region. The anorak jackets are originally intended to provide protection when hunting in the cold weather. An anorak jacket has become a fashion statement with so many features are updated to the original basic design.

The basic design of the anorak jacket is closest to the original design, as it was only made with opening for the head. The anorak jacket is preferred outdoor wear for many people. These jackets are well insulated to protect the wearer from cold weather.  The designers have found new styles to improve the look of the original anorak design. Along with the new styles, the anorak jackets are intended to provide the people with the same convenient protection from the cold and chill wind.  There are many major brands designing anoraks of different types. There are major brands that design quality anoraks are Nike, Mango, Adidas, North face, Buffaloes, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Dolce and Gabbana and few others. The anorak jackets are available in designs that are ready to wear are made of various materials are stretched cotton, petite, gathered-waist, ruffle trims, faux fur linings, vintage or safari. The anorak jackets vary from men, women and children. The basic designs of the anorak designs are the pullover anorak jacket is the closet to the original design, because of its opening for the head. A down filled anorak jacket is yet another type in which the front of the jacket can be opened. There are many advantages of using the anorak jackets are few models cover the body till the knees and that helps for the places which experiences the extreme cold winds. The outer cover of the anorak jacket is made to water resistant and this feature enables to wear it in the rain water or when it is snowy all the day. These jackets are available in a lot of trendy designs that makes them the most wanted clothing after the coat in the wardrobe. The anorak jacket is a special kind of jacket that can protect from even the coldest weather. The winter jackets are usually cost a bit more than the others do, but this is due to quality needed to protect us from the cold and a good winter jacket. The maintenance of the anorak jackets are bit hard, because of its heavy thick layers that are required for protecting out body. A fur lined anorak jacket is extremely warm, but due to the price of the materials these jackets may be costlier. The synthetic fiber lined anorak jackets also provide a good protection against the cold and are usually the most affordable that worth for its amazing quality and trendy look.