Raincoat
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For the 2004 Hindi film, see Raincoat (film).
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.
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Important styles of raincoat, often associated with particular manufacturers, include:
- Mackintosh, rubberised cloth
- Gannex
- Waxed jacket (e.g. made in UK by Barbour and Burberry)
- Anorak, derived from traditional Inuit designs
- Cagoule, also Cagoul, Kagoule, Kagool
- Poncho
- Sou'wester
- Trench coat
- K-way
- Driza-Bone, Australian oiled cotton
