This balaclava is designed for wet weather. The blue area is seam-sealed to be waterproof.
Above the blue waterproof area is a soft polyester head for comfort under your full face helmet.
The neck area has 2 layers - Inside the blue waterproof area is a soft neck which is worn inside your jacket.
The (blue) waterproof outer is worn over the top of your jacket with a drawcord to tighten it around the neck.