Raincoat

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A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to protect the body from rain. 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 and coated nylons. These fabrics allow some air to pass through, allowing the garment to 'breathe' so that sweat vapour can escape.^[1]

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

• Mackintosh
• Gannex
• waxed jacket (e.g. made in UK by Barbour and Burberry)
• anorak
• cagoule (or kagoule)
• poncho
• Trench coat
• K-way
• Driza-Bone

[edit] References

1. ^ Bumgardner, Wendy. "Top 8 Waterproof Jackets", http://walking.about.com. 

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