Hi everyone,
I am currently undertaking a research project for my undergrad looking at the performance of soft shell apparel and testing some new materials that have recently come to market, my research aims to tell us whether that fabric is viable and what market sector would be able to benefit from its different properties. For example, this new soft shell may be super breathable but have very poor abrasion resistance so it may be great for cold weather trail running but a poor choice for rock climbing.
I have made two identical surveys and I have split them up by user output, it's not perfect but sadly I can't split it up by every sport.
Here we have the high output survey, think, running, ski touring, cycling, etc
https://hud.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Fgwhw2Q6vGH0Pk
Here we have the medium output survey, rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, etc
https://hud.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_20mbscEOD0Fy6gu
Please read it carefully, the definition you may not agree with and it is fairly broad but this is based on research looking at the origins of the term, historical and contemporary examples of soft shell style garments, the theory behind how soft shells work, contemporary use of the term, use of systems by experts like Steve House and Mark Twight who have influenced a lot of modern thought on layering and clothing systems.
If anyone would like to receive the results give me a DM and I can get them to you once it's completed in late January.