Raincoat
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A raincoat or slicker 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 or Tyvek and coated nylons. These fabrics allow some air to pass through, allowing the garment to 'breathe' so that sweat vapour can escape. The amount of pouring rain a raincoat can handle is sometimes measured in the unit millimeters, water gauge.
History
The first modern raincoat was invented by Charles Macintosh in 1823.
Styles
Important styles of raincoat include:
- Anorak, derived from traditional Inuit designs
- Cagoule, also Cagoul, Kagoule, Kagool
- Driza-Bone, Australian oiled cotton
- Gannex
- Inverness cape
- Mackintosh, rubberised cloth
- Oilskin
- Poncho
- Sou'wester
- Trench coat, derived from traditional raincoat
- Waxed jacket
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