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A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant coat
Coat

Coat can refer to any one of the following: *Coat , an article of clothing for humans.*Coat , the fur coat of an animal.*Coat of arms, a heraldic design used to identify a nation, city, family, or individual....
 worn to protect the body from rain
Rain

Rain is liquid precipitation . On Earth, it is the condensation of atmospheric water vapor into droplet heavy enough to fall, often making it to the surface....
. The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats that are waist length. A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rain suit.

Modern raincoats are often constructed of breathable, waterproof fabrics such as Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex

Gore-Tex is a waterproof fabric#waterproof/breathable fabric and a registered trademark of WL Gore and Associates. It was co-invented by Bill Gore , Rowena Taylor, and Gore's son, Robert W....
 and coated nylons. These fabrics allow some air to pass through, allowing the garment to 'breathe' so that sweat vapour can escape.








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A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant coat
Coat

Coat can refer to any one of the following: *Coat , an article of clothing for humans.*Coat , the fur coat of an animal.*Coat of arms, a heraldic design used to identify a nation, city, family, or individual....
 worn to protect the body from rain
Rain

Rain is liquid precipitation . On Earth, it is the condensation of atmospheric water vapor into droplet heavy enough to fall, often making it to the surface....
. The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats that are waist length. A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rain suit.

Modern raincoats are often constructed of breathable, waterproof fabrics such as Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex

Gore-Tex is a waterproof fabric#waterproof/breathable fabric and a registered trademark of WL Gore and Associates. It was co-invented by Bill Gore , Rowena Taylor, and Gore's son, Robert W....
 and coated nylons. These fabrics allow some air to pass through, allowing the garment to 'breathe' so that sweat vapour can escape.

Important styles of raincoat, often associated with particular manufacturers, include:
  • Mackintosh
    Mackintosh

    The Mackintosh or Macintosh is a form of waterproof raincoat, first sold in 1824, made out of rubberized textile. The Mackintosh is named after its Scotland inventor Charles Macintosh, though a letter k is added by many writers....
    , rubberised cloth
  • Gannex
  • Waxed jacket
    Waxed jacket

    A Waxed jacket is a type of hip-length raincoat iconic of British country life. It is commonly worn for outdoor rural pursuits such as hunting, shooting and fishing....
     (e.g. made in UK
    United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
     by Barbour
    J. Barbour & Sons

    J. Barbour & Sons Ltd is a United Kingdom clothing manufacturer, best known for making waterproof and outdoor clothing, often associated with the sport of hunting....
     and Burberry
    Burberry

    Burberry is a British luxury fashion house, manufacturing clothing and fashion accessory. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks....
    )
  • Anorak
    Anorak

    An anorak or parka is a type of heavy jacket with a Hood , often lined with fur or fake fur, so as to protect the face from a combination of freezing temperatures and wind....
    , derived from traditional Inuit designs
  • Cagoule
    Cagoule (raincoat)

    A cagoul, cagoule or kagoule is the British English term for a lightweight , weatherproof raincoat or anorak with a hood , which often comes in knee-length....
    , also Cagoul, Kagoule
  • Poncho
    Poncho

    A poncho is a garment designed to keep the body warm, or if made from a watertight material, to keep dry during rain....
  • Sou'wester
    Sou'wester

    A sou'wester is either:* A waterproof hat whose brim is longer in back than in front.* A long raincoat, often worn at sea....
  • Trench coat
    Trench coat

    A trench coat or trenchcoat is a raincoat made of waterproof heavy-duty cotton drill or poplin, wool gabardine, or in some cases leather: it generally has a removable Insulation lining; and it is usually knee-length or longer....
  • K-way
  • Driza-Bone
    Driza-Bone

    Driza-Bone, originating from the phrase "dry as a bone", is a trade name for the company making full-length waterproof riding coats and apparel....
    , Australian oiled cotton