Parka

A warm coat designed for cold or wet weather, usually with a hood. Traditional parkas often have fur-lined hoods; modern versions use varied insulation and shell fabrics.

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Insulation: Material or structure that slows the transfer of heat. A parka’s insulating layer slows body-heat loss in cold conditions.
Inuit clothing: Clothing traditions developed by Inuit communities for life in Arctic environments. The parka is closely associated with Inuit garments adapted to severe cold.
Expedition parka: A heavily insulated parka designed for extreme cold during expeditions. Expedition parkas extend the garment’s purpose to prolonged exposure in severe cold.
Anorak: A pullover outer garment, traditionally hooded, designed to protect against wind and weather. Anoraks are usually pulled over the head, unlike front-opening parkas.
Waterproof fabric: Fabric that prevents liquid water from passing through under specified conditions. Waterproof shells keep rain and wet snow from reaching the insulation.
Kalaallit clothing: Clothing traditions of Kalaallit, the Indigenous people of Greenland. Kalaallit parkas reflect regional materials, weather, and distinct garment-making traditions.
Ski jacket: An insulated or shell jacket designed for skiing and snowboarding. Ski jackets prioritize mobility and sport-specific features over the parka’s longer coverage.
Overcoat: A long coat worn over other clothing, commonly for warmth or formal dress. Overcoats often use tailored construction rather than a parka’s weather-oriented design.
Hood: A head covering attached to a garment or worn separately. The attached hood shields the head and can reduce exposure to wind and precipitation.
Aleut clothing: Clothing traditions of the Unangan people of the Aleutian Islands. Unangan garments include hooded outerwear adapted to cold, wet maritime conditions.