Coach jackets get a harder time than they deserve, mostly from people who’ve only seen bad ones. The issue with polyester specifically is that it reads cheap before you’ve even touched it, all that shine and static cling and seams that pucker after two washes. But the category has moved considerably, and there are now polyester coach jackets being made with enough technical intention that the fabric actually earns its place. We’re talking about pieces where the weave has real weight to it, the collar sits flat without help, and the chest pocket lands where it should. They layer well over a hoodie, work with heavier trousers in fall, and pack down in a way that a cotton version never will. The fuss around coach jackets is about proportion and the way they sit at the hip. Get that right and the rest follows. These are the ones that get it right.