| Rain jackets are the garments that offer the highest | | | | place of water proof fabric a water resistant material |
| level of performance in the rain. These jackets are | | | | can also be selected because they have a |
| designed for severe wet weather conditions and can | | | | hydro-phobic coating on the fabric that resists water. |
| also prove versatile on cold days. Rain jackets are for | | | | Criteria other than waterproofing and water resistant |
| all; men and women, young and old. These jackets | | | | that one should look for in a jacket are that they |
| are available in a wide variety of colors like red, | | | | should be breathable and have moisture management. |
| brown, black, blue, cream and grey, and have distinct | | | | These qualities are achieved when ventilation is |
| patterns. Sizes for all body types are easy to find | | | | provided in the garment. Rain jackets available in the |
| and fit perfectly. | | | | market today are made from three kinds of |
| How would you like a jacket that would work as | | | | materials: PVC (Poly vinyl), coated fabrics and |
| both water proof as well as a wind jacket? These | | | | laminated fabrics. All these fabrics are waterproof |
| jackets have thermal insulated coating on the | | | | however PVC is the only fabric that is not breathable |
| underneath which prevents the loss of heat in cold | | | | as compared to the other two. |
| weather. Rain jackets are light weight, durable and | | | | Some of the special features that will be seen in rain |
| easily packable. They are also very comforting while | | | | jackets are fleeced lined collar which are not only |
| traveling. | | | | soft but also comfortable and have the ability to |
| If you are looking for a rain jacket, look for a | | | | absorb moisture, shock cords to allow adjustment of |
| garment that is either water proof or water resistant. | | | | waist girth, wind flaps or storm flaps to prevent air |
| Waterproof fabric should be able to seal or tape the | | | | and water blowing on face, hoods to save head |
| garment so that no water leaks in through small | | | | from wetting and pockets to keep important stuff |
| perforations made during construction of apparel. In | | | | that needs to be saved from rain. |