Rainwear Features

When choosing rainwear, you will be faced with many choices. As with all other types of clothing, rainwear is available with a variety of features. The ones you choose will depend on your exact needs and preferences. Below are some of the most common features found in rainwear that may help you when making your buying decision.

One of the most important features of any raincoat or jacket is a hood. There are two basic types of hoods: integral, those that are attached, and those that are detachable and may be rolled up or folded away when not in use.

Integral hoods are permanently attached and offer the best resistance again leaks. Detachable hoods may be more convenient but are not necessarily conducive to leakage especially in particularly nasty and wet weather conditions.

The most functional hoods feature elastic cords with toggles that can be adjusted around your face for better comfort and protection from the wind and rain. Some hoods also have stiffened visors or brims that can be shaped to fit your head and the area around your face. This also helps with visibility. Tabs on the back of such a hood can be used to adjust both fit and visibility.

Chin guards are another feature of rainwear that may not come immediately to mind. These are usually fleece or knit synthetic fabric linings on the inside of the collar that protect your face from zipper abrasion and the wetness or frost that often builds up when you are outside in the rain or snow for a long period of time. This commonly occurs when it is so cold outside your breath freezes.

Pockets are another important feature of rainwear. They allow you to store essential items and, therefore, can decrease the amount of other items such as bags or backpacks you will need to take with you, It is important to keep in mind that storing items in pockets does weigh down your outer shell, therefore, can potentially allow more leakage to occur. If you only need to carry a small number of items, however, this should not be a problem. If this is the case, you might consider searching for a raincoat or jacket that is equipped with several pockets. This will allow you to distribute the weight more evenly which can the help to minimize the chance for leaks to occur.

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