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Whether a raincoat sheds water or actually stops it comes down to the fabric and how its seams are treated. Lightweight packable shells fold into their own pocket and pull on over whatever you are already wearing; longer mac and rain trench cuts reach past the knee, so your legs stay dry when you are standing out in the rain. Anoraks and half-zip pullovers go on over the head, with a short zip at the neck instead of a full-length opening to keep watertight, while hooded rain jackets with storm flaps handle the daily commute.
Taped or welded seams and a placket over the zip matter as much as the outer cloth. Coated cotton and rubberised fabrics have done the job for a century; laminated membranes pass water vapour outward, so sweat escapes rather than condensing inside, while ripstop nylon adds tear resistance for almost no weight. Adjustable hoods, hook-and-loop cuffs and drawcord hems close the gaps that remain.
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