Rain jacket

Protection from rain or sleet and a stylish wardrobe element would seem to be nothing in common between these two concepts. However, before making such a conclusion, you should familiarize yourself with the widest assortment of jackets-storms and raincoats. Among them there are both purely utilitarian things and real works of design art.

Moisture proof fabric is of two types:

• water repellent;
• waterproof

Each of them has its pros and cons. So, the first is obliged by its properties to a special composition of the protective layer, which is washed off over time, and the second, to achieve complete protection from moisture, makes it impossible for the skin to breathe. Therefore now designers of raincoats use the combined technologies.

The classic rain coat has a bright yellow color. Initially it was an element of working clothes of fishermen. It was in the sea that such a noticeable color solution became a guarantee of survival if a person fell into the water - the yellow jacket made it possible to quickly see who was left behind and save him.

Later, road workers and cyclists appreciated the beauty of canary shades. From their supply, yellow raincoats began to be equipped with flickers and strips of retroreflective material - so the owner of such a jacket is much easier to notice, even in conditions of limited visibility.

An unpretentious buyer, for whom the protective function of a rain cover is important, for going to the forest for mushrooms or fishing can get a thin pelerin. This plashik then do not mind throwing. But it would still be wiser to choose a more thorough model of a rain jacket, which will delight its owner much longer than “disposable” capes made of cellophane or oilcloth.

Designers delight connoisseurs of stylish clothes with raincoats with transparent pockets and unisex models.

Also popular are kits from a rain jacket and pants made from the same material. Such overalls are suitable for the most restless and active fashionistas: the child will be reliably protected from rain and wind.

It is also extremely important to have a slimming hood, which ensures maximum protection from both wind and moisture.

If the hood is not equipped with special laces that allow it to be tightened if necessary, making its owner look like Kenny from South Park, the rain jacket can be called rather decorative clothing.

Historically, manufacturers of Scandinavia, such as the Swedes of Stutterheim, the Danes of Elka, and the Finns of Reima, act as trend-setters on jackets for protection against rain.

But in recent years, in the wake of the growing popularity of raincoats, more and more models from brands from other countries appear on the market: for example, British Folk and YMC and companies from the USA: Patagonia and Woolrich.

Also, rain jacket and began to appear in the catalogs of companies engaged in the creation of equipment for fans of extreme sports - for example, you can pay attention to the model Shelter Rain Jacket from the brand Macna, known to every fan of thrill and powerful motorcycles.

The right raincoat will turn the once-indispensable umbrella into an optional accessory that can be left at home or in the office to free your hands.

The material used to create a rain cover can vary from nylon and membrane fabric to PVC, or PVC.In this case, it is highly recommended to pick up a jacket in which there are undercut armpits, as well as in the pocket area and on the back - this will help the owner of the rain cover not to feel the so-called "greenhouse effect".

Despite the fact that the latest fashion trends suggest to consider a rain jacket just as one of the varieties of outerwear, you should not forget about its original purpose, given in the name. A raincoat is first of all weather protection, and therefore is already a thing for everyday use.

Accordingly, the image based on it should correspond to this promise. Even the most stylish designer raincoat is hardly appropriate with patent leather shoes and a trouser suit.

But street fashion and a casual look for the season fit perfectly. Add to your favorite dresses and top combinations with jeans or shorts a rain jacket - and the thematic image for the offseason is ready.

If the weather forecast promises rain and gusty winds, you should also wear a warm cozy scarf and cute rubber boots of any color to the rain coat. Gloomy autumn and early spring do not have to be gloomy and monotonous!

A stylish khaki raincoat with comfortable pockets, protected from moisture ingress into them, on simple and reliable rivets goes well with a light sweater and classic denim jeans. The black cap echoes the color of the inner part of the jacket, and the elongated and forked back of the fishtail cut protects against the cold wind.

A transparent raincoat on a wide black zipper does not appear as a utilitarian thing for protection from the weather, but as a striking stroke that completes the creation of a trendy casual image that is equally relevant both on European streets and on the catwalks of the best fashion houses.

Children's rain jacket, the style and color of which is inspired by the uniforms of the North American firefighters. The pepper-red gamut is supplemented with horizontal reflective stripes along the bottom edge of the jacket, on the sleeves and the hood, which can be detached if desired. A vivid example of functional and stylish clothes for both boys and girls.