Waterproof and that too breathable? It may make you wonder and ponder over the genuineness of the product! These days with modern science, anything is possible, anything at all! Especially because this innovation has come from a brand which has become synonymous with great outdoor clothing!
Earlier raincoats and rainwear were made of synthetic materials like plastic and rubber – which would in turn make the apparel water proof. However, this was not good for the skin and therefore subsequent research on the same paved way for new synthetic materials which are skin friendly and designer as well! More importantly, they do their job of protecting the user from getting wet in the rain perfectly. Throughout the internet wherever you get product reviews on the same, you’ll find that the users of this rainwear have rated it highly on forums – it is as effective as people claim it to be.
Waterproof Breathing
It was quite a challenge for material scientists to make something that was waterproof as well as a thing that could help the skin breathe. Traditional waterproof clothes are not known to allow the skin to breathe – it results in skin irritation, might cause allergic reactions, sweat accumulation and discomfort. This is especially true for the people living in tropical regions where humidity is a major discomfort factor. Comfort thus begins to play an important role in clothing, be it even protective clothing.
If the material is fully lined with PVC, it may not help in diffusion to respiratory gases and hence accumulation of waste heat and sweat may arise. Interestingly, even in such breathable waterproof wears, PVC is used, but it is not used as liberally as it would in a full PVC rainwear. Selective use of PVC helps maintain some gapping in the structure of the fabric. It is so minor and structured in a manner that it allows only selective diffusion of waste heat and gases but does not allow water from outside to wet your clothes. Nitrile rubber gloves also have this feature where the skin can breathe through the gloves though the gloves are tight on the hands.
Waterproof Clothing
Carhartt is a great brand that manufactures waterproof clothing for daily wear as well as rugged wear. The good thing with branded clothing is that they provide some really innovative nicks in the clothing that makes all the difference. The other good thing about them is that the clothing is durable and comfortable as well. For example, what Carhartt has on offer in its line of waterproof clothing, it is the quality and design of closures (snap, Velcro, etc.) that makes all the difference. Velcro closures are best in the sense that they are very durable and are easy to handle.
Also, they are much better than large buttons on the rainwear that might allow water to seep in. One important aspect that good branded waterproof wear take into consideration is that there aren’t any areas in the clothing that might allow water to collect and gradually seep inside. So the next time you’re buying your waterproof breathable wear, you might want to consider Carhartt.