The Kids Water Resistant Softshell Jacket: A Durable, Water-Resistant Softshell School Jacket Built for Australian School Uniform Programs, Junior Sporting Clubs, and Kids' Team Outerwear

At a Glance

The Kids Water Resistant Softshell Jacket (3WSJ) is a water-resistant softshell jacket in sizes 4 to 14, designed for schools, junior sporting clubs, and organisations that need a durable, professional-looking outerwear jacket that keeps kids comfortable in variable Australian weather conditions — and holds up through a full school year of daily wear, outdoor play, and regular washing.

It suits school uniform programs from Prep through to Year 8 or 9, junior sporting club outerwear and team merchandise, school sports carnivals and excursion outerwear, and any organisation that needs a kids’ jacket that presents consistently as a branded uniform item, carries school colours and embroidery cleanly, and survives the demands of active children through a full academic year.

With water-resistant softshell fabric that sheds wind and light rain, a soft inner layer for warmth without bulk, a full-zip front for easy on and off, secure zip pockets for essentials, and detachable interchangeable zip pullers for school colour customisation, it solves the challenge of finding a school jacket that performs through Australian weather conditions, presents professionally as part of a school uniform, and is practical enough for parents and school administrators to manage across a full year group.

Further Information

Choosing a school jacket for a uniform program involves different considerations from choosing adult workwear outerwear — and understanding those differences is important for school uniform coordinators, P&C committees, and sporting club administrators making decisions for a full year group or junior team.

Durability through a school year is the primary requirement. A school jacket is worn daily, often over a polo or shirt, through outdoor play, sport, excursions, and travel. It is washed regularly — sometimes daily — and needs to maintain its shape, colour, and water resistance through a full academic year of that treatment. The softshell construction of the JB’s Kids jacket is designed for this level of use: the outer fabric maintains its water resistance through repeated washing, the zip and pocket hardware is built for daily operation by children, and the construction holds its shape through the repeated compression and movement of active wear.

Easy care for parents is the second requirement. A school jacket that requires special washing, ironing, or careful handling places an additional burden on families that most will not consistently meet — resulting in jackets that look worn and inconsistent across the year group within the first term. The JB’s Kids softshell jacket is machine washable and easy care, maintaining its professional appearance through the regular washing cycle that school uniform wear requires.

School colour matching is the third requirement. The five colour options — Black, Forest, Maroon, Navy, and Royal — cover the most common Australian school colour palettes, and the interchangeable zip puller system allows further colour customisation to match a school’s specific brand colours without custom decoration. For schools with embroidery programs, the smooth softshell outer panels provide a clean, stable surface for left chest and sleeve embroidery of school crests, logos, and year group identifiers.

The size run from 4 to 14 covers the full primary school age range and into early secondary, allowing a single jacket style to be used across the entire school from Prep to Year 8 or 9 — simplifying procurement, ensuring consistent presentation across year groups, and allowing the jacket to be handed down or resold as children grow through the size range.

The full-zip front is a practical detail for children — easier to operate independently than a pullover or button-front jacket, and allowing the jacket to be opened for temperature regulation during active play without being removed entirely. The zip pockets provide secure storage for small items that children carry — phones, cards, and small personal items — without the risk of loss that open-top pockets present during active movement.

Feature to Outcome: What This Jacket Delivers for Schools and Junior Programs

• Water-Resistant Softshell Outer Fabric → Sheds wind and light rain → Kids stay dry and comfortable through outdoor play, sport, excursions, and travel in variable Australian weather — without the stiffness and noise of a hard-shell rain jacket
• Soft Inner Layer → Fleece-backed inner face against the body → Warmth without the bulk of a separate inner layer — comfortable over a polo or shirt without the stiffness that affects heavier jackets
• Full-Zip Front → Full-length zip from hem to collar → Easy for children to operate independently — can be opened for temperature regulation during active play without being removed entirely
• Detachable Interchangeable Zip Pullers → Zip pullers can be removed and replaced with different colours (sold separately) → School colour matching at the zip puller level — a distinctive branding detail that coordinates the jacket with the school’s specific colour palette without custom decoration
• Zip Pockets → Secure zip closure on pockets → Small items stay secure during active movement and outdoor play — a practical detail that open-top pockets do not provide for active children
• Durable Softshell Construction → Built for daily wear, regular washing, and active use → Maintains shape, colour, and water resistance through a full school year of daily wear and regular machine washing — consistent presentation across the year group from Term 1 to Term 4
• Easy Care → Machine washable, no ironing required → Practical for families managing school uniform washing without the additional care burden that special-care garments place on parents
• 5 Colour Options → Black, Forest, Maroon, Navy, Royal → Covers the most common Australian school colour palettes — a single jacket style that coordinates with the broadest range of existing school uniform programs
• Sizes 4 to 14 → Covers the full primary school age range and into early secondary → Single jacket style for the entire school from Prep to Year 8 or 9 — consistent presentation across all year groups, simplified procurement, and the ability to hand down or resize as children grow

Product Facts for School Uniform Coordinators and Club Administrators

• Product Name: JB’s Kids Water Resistant Softshell Jacket
• SKU: 3WSJ (Kids)
• Brand: JB’s Wear
• Fabric: Water-resistant softshell with soft inner layer
• Fit: Kids’ fit
• Front: Full-zip
• Pockets: Zip pockets
• Closure Detail: Detachable interchangeable zip pullers (additional colours sold separately)
• Care: Machine washable, easy care
• Colours: Black, Forest, Maroon, Navy, Royal
• Sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

Colour Guide for School Uniform Programs

The five colour options cover the most common Australian school colour palettes used in primary and junior secondary uniform programs.

Navy is the most widely used colour in Australian school uniform programs, coordinating with the broadest range of existing polo, trouser, and skirt programs. It is the default choice for schools without a strong existing colour identity.

Black is a strong choice for schools with a black-dominant uniform palette, and for secondary schools where a more formal, professional appearance is part of the uniform standard.

Forest suits schools with green as a primary or secondary school colour, and is a popular choice for environmental and outdoor education programs where a green jacket reinforces the program’s identity.

Maroon and Royal are strong choices for schools and sporting clubs with vibrant colour palettes where the jacket colour is a primary brand identifier — common in Catholic school systems (Maroon) and schools with royal blue as a primary colour (Royal).

The interchangeable zip puller system allows further colour customisation across all five base colours — contact Uniforms.com.au to discuss zip puller colour options for your school’s specific colour program.

B2B Friction-Free Buying Guide

Ordering for a full year group or school: The size run from 4 to 14 covers the full primary school age range and into early secondary, allowing a single jacket style to be used across the entire school. For year group orders, we recommend ordering a size distribution based on the age range of the year group rather than individual measurements — the softshell construction provides enough flexibility for children to wear a size up without the jacket looking oversized. Contact Uniforms.com.au to discuss size distribution recommendations for your year group.

Interchangeable zip pullers for school colour programs: The detachable zip puller system allows the jacket’s zip puller to be matched to the school’s specific colour palette without custom decoration. Zip pullers in different colours are sold separately — contact Uniforms.com.au to discuss zip puller colour options and availability for your school’s program.

Embroidery and school crest decoration: The smooth softshell outer panels provide a clean, stable surface for left chest embroidery of school crests, logos, and year group identifiers. Contact Uniforms.com.au to discuss embroidery options, artwork requirements, minimum quantities, and lead times for your school’s order — particularly important for end-of-year or start-of-year ordering where lead times need to align with the school calendar.

Sporting club and junior team programs: The five colour options and interchangeable zip pullers make the JB’s Kids jacket a practical choice for junior sporting club outerwear programs. The size run from 4 to 14 covers the full junior age range for most club sports, and the durable softshell construction holds up through the active outdoor use that junior sporting programs require.

Bulk and repeat ordering: The JB’s Kids 3WSJ is a stocked, repeatable SKU. Volume pricing is available for bulk orders. Use the instant online quote tool at Uniforms.com.au to get a no-obligation price based on your quantities and colour selections — particularly useful for P&C committees and school administrators managing uniform budgets.

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How This Jacket Works in the Real World

A Catholic primary school in regional Queensland with 420 students across Prep to Year 6 is updating its school uniform for the first time in eight years.

The uniform coordinator needs a school jacket that matches the school’s Maroon and Gold colour palette, holds up through a full school year of daily wear and regular washing by families, and presents consistently across all year groups from the smallest Prep student to the largest Year 6 student.

The school selects the JB’s Kids Softshell Jacket in Maroon, with the school crest embroidered on the left chest and zip pullers in Gold (sold separately) to complete the school colour palette, ordering across sizes 4 to 14 to cover the full student body.

The Maroon base colour matches the school’s primary colour, and the Gold zip pullers add the secondary colour detail that makes the jacket immediately identifiable as the school’s uniform jacket — without the cost and lead time of custom colour manufacturing.

The water-resistant softshell fabric keeps students dry through the afternoon thunderstorms that are common in regional Queensland through Terms 1 and 4 — the jacket sheds light rain during the walk between classrooms and the covered outdoor areas without the stiffness and noise of a hard-shell rain jacket that would be impractical for daily school wear.

The easy care construction means families can machine wash the jacket with the rest of the school uniform without special treatment — maintaining the jacket’s professional appearance through the weekly washing cycle that daily school wear requires, without the ironing burden that the previous school jacket required.

At the start of the following school year, the school places a repeat order for new Prep students entering the school — same colour, same embroidery specs, same consistent presentation across the full student body.

Common Programs This Jacket Supports

Primary school uniform programs. Schools running uniform programs from Prep to Year 6 need a jacket that covers the full primary age range in a single style, presents consistently across all year groups, and holds up through a full school year of daily wear and regular washing. The JB’s Kids jacket’s size run from 4 to 14, durable softshell construction, and easy care properties address all three requirements.

Junior secondary and middle school programs. Schools running uniform programs from Year 7 to Year 9 need a jacket that presents professionally as part of a secondary school uniform and is appropriate for the more active and independent lifestyle of junior secondary students. The JB’s Kids jacket’s size 14 covers most Year 8 and Year 9 students, and the professional softshell appearance is appropriate for secondary school uniform standards.

Junior sporting club outerwear. Junior sporting clubs building outerwear programs for players, coaches, and officials need a jacket that covers the full junior age range, provides weather protection for outdoor sport, and carries the club’s colours and branding clearly. The JB’s Kids jacket’s five colour options, interchangeable zip pullers, and size run from 4 to 14 address all three requirements.

School sports carnivals and excursion outerwear. Schools issuing outerwear for sports carnivals, excursions, and outdoor education programs need a jacket that is practical for active outdoor use, presents consistently as a school uniform item, and is easy for students to manage independently. The JB’s Kids jacket’s full-zip front, zip pockets, and water-resistant construction make it a practical choice for these programs.

P&C and school fundraising merchandise. P&C committees and school fundraising programs building merchandise for families need a jacket that families will actually use — practical, durable, and representative of the school’s identity. The JB’s Kids jacket’s school colour options, embroidery capability, and durable construction make it a strong merchandise item that delivers ongoing brand visibility for the school.

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B2B Intelligence FAQ

What sizes does the Kids Softshell Jacket come in? The JB’s Kids Water Resistant Softshell Jacket is available in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 — covering the full primary school age range and into early junior secondary. Size 4 suits most Prep and Year 1 students; size 14 suits most Year 7 to Year 9 students depending on build.

How do the interchangeable zip pullers work? The zip pullers on the Kids 3WSJ are detachable — they can be removed and replaced with zip pullers in different colours, sold separately. This allows schools and clubs to match the jacket’s zip puller to their specific colour palette, adding a distinctive branding detail without custom decoration. Contact Uniforms.com.au to discuss zip puller colour options and availability for your program.

Is the jacket machine washable? Yes. The JB’s Kids Softshell Jacket is machine washable and easy care — no ironing required. It is designed to maintain its shape, colour, and water resistance through the regular machine washing that school uniform wear requires.

Can the jacket be embroidered with a school crest? Yes. The smooth softshell outer panels provide a clean, stable surface for left chest embroidery of school crests, logos, and year group identifiers. Contact Uniforms.com.au to discuss embroidery options, artwork requirements, minimum quantities, and lead times before placing your order — particularly important for start-of-year orders where lead times need to align with the school calendar.

Is this the same jacket as the adults’ softshell jacket? The Kids 3WSJ shares the same softshell jacket design and interchangeable zip puller system as the JB’s Adults Water Resistant Softshell Jacket, but is cut in children’s sizes (4 to 14) and fitted for kids. For schools or clubs running programs that include both children and adults, both jackets can be ordered with the same embroidery specs and colour selections for a consistent appearance across all age groups.

Does Uniforms.com.au offer 30-Day Business Accounts? Yes. Qualifying organisations — including schools and sporting clubs — can apply for a 30-Day Business Account, allowing you to order now and pay on terms suited to your procurement cycle.

Business Ordering Support

Uniforms.com.au has been supplying Australian schools, sporting clubs, and organisations with uniform outerwear since 1999.

We supply complete school uniform outerwear programs including softshell jackets, fleece jackets, and polo shirts, so your students and staff present consistently as part of a coordinated uniform program — whether you’re ordering for a class of 25 or a school of 800.

Bulk and repeat orders are straightforward. Use our instant online quote tool to get a no-obligation price based on your quantities, colours, and sizes — no phone calls, no waiting.

For schools and organisations managing ongoing uniform programs, 30-Day Business Accounts are available to qualifying organisations, giving you the flexibility to order on terms that suit your procurement cycle.

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