Thick, high quality EMS shell. Lots of pockets, has snow guard to keep snow out of jacket around waist. My husband wore this for several years and it’s been in our closet unworn for a few. Time to pass it on to someone who can wear it! I thought this was fully waterproof, but I do t see a gortex tag. He wore it snowboarding with a fleece or down jacket inside. It has some fluff stuck to the Velcro, but that can be cleaned out. It is also a little dingy at the sleeves (priced accordingly), but still so much life left in this jacket!