What makes a good raincoat?

Go for a jacket made of polyester. Polyester makes your jacket waterproof and windproof. Have a look at our raincoats .

Which jacket is waterproof?

A jacket with a water column between 5000 mm and 20000 mm is waterproof. You'll find this information on the jacket's label or in the product description in the webshop!

What do you wear under a raincoat?

Because of its water-repellent coating, a raincoat usually isn't breathable. If you get warm quickly, it's best not to wear thick clothes under your raincoat. Choose something a little looser instead.

Is 5000mm waterproof good?

At 5000 to 10000 mm the jacket is waterproof, but under pressure (e.g. leaning or sitting) a little water can seep through. So this type of raincoat isn't suitable for long-lasting protection against heavy downpours. A raincoat with a 5000mm water column is enough to keep you dry during a brief, occasional shower, though. Looking for a fully waterproof raincoat? Then go for one with a water column of 15000 to 20000 mm.

What is the difference between water-repellent and waterproof?

Water-repellent fabric can handle a certain amount of water and protects you from a short, light shower. We call a raincoat water-repellent when the water column is between 1 000 mm and 5 000 mm . In a huge downpour or after a long time in the rain, your jacket may still let some water through. Waterproof fabric doesn't let any water through. The waterproofness of a raincoat can be divided into several levels: - Water column between 5 000 and 10 000mm : your jacket has minimal waterproofness. It can handle prolonged, fairly light rain. - Water column between 10 000 and 20 000mm : your raincoat has good waterproofness. It can withstand prolonged, slightly heavier rain. - Water column between 20 000 and 28 000mm: your raincoat is extremely waterproof and protects you from prolonged downpours.

How waterproof is 10 000mm?

With a waterproof rating of 10 000 mm, your jacket won't let any water through. Your raincoat can withstand prolonged showers.

How can I make my jacket waterproof?

Over time and with lots of wear, your raincoat will become less waterproof. That's why it's important to take good care of this type of jacket. You can do this by spraying the jacket with a water-repellent product. Give extra attention to the parts of the jacket that are exposed to a lot of friction.

How do you know if a jacket is waterproof?

A jacket's waterproofness depends on its water column. The water column expresses how much water pressure the material can withstand (in mm). The rule is: the higher the water column, the more water-resistant. Not sure whether your jacket is fully waterproof and don't fancy getting soaked in a shower? Ask our profashionals for advice. They'll be happy to help you find the right raincoat.

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Advice on raincoats

What makes a good raincoat?
Go for a jacket made of polyester. Polyester makes your jacket waterproof and windproof. Have a look at our raincoats.
Which jacket is waterproof?
A jacket with a water column between 5000 mm and 20000 mm is waterproof. You'll find this information on the jacket's label or in the product description in the webshop!
What do you wear under a raincoat?
Because of its water-repellent coating, a raincoat usually isn't breathable. If you get warm quickly, it's best not to wear thick clothes under your raincoat. Choose something a little looser instead.
Is 5000mm waterproof good?
At 5000 to 10000 mm the jacket is waterproof, but under pressure (e.g. leaning or sitting) a little water can seep through. So this type of raincoat isn't suitable for long-lasting protection against heavy downpours. A raincoat with a 5000mm water column is enough to keep you dry during a brief, occasional shower, though.
Looking for a fully waterproof raincoat? Then go for one with a water column of 15000 to 20000 mm.
What is the difference between water-repellent and waterproof?
Water-repellent fabric can handle a certain amount of water and protects you from a short, light shower. We call a raincoat water-repellent when the water column is between 1 000 mm and 5 000 mm . In a huge downpour or after a long time in the rain, your jacket may still let some water through. Waterproof fabric doesn't let any water through. The waterproofness of a raincoat can be divided into several levels:

- Water column between 5 000 and 10 000mm: your jacket has minimal waterproofness. It can handle prolonged, fairly light rain.

- Water column between 10 000 and 20 000mm: your raincoat has good waterproofness. It can withstand prolonged, slightly heavier rain.

- Water column between 20 000 and 28 000mm: your raincoat is extremely waterproof and protects you from prolonged downpours.
How waterproof is 10 000mm?
With a waterproof rating of 10 000 mm, your jacket won't let any water through. Your raincoat can withstand prolonged showers.
How can I make my jacket waterproof?
Over time and with lots of wear, your raincoat will become less waterproof. That's why it's important to take good care of this type of jacket. You can do this by spraying the jacket with a water-repellent product. Give extra attention to the parts of the jacket that are exposed to a lot of friction.
How do you know if a jacket is waterproof?
A jacket's waterproofness depends on its water column. The water column expresses how much water pressure the material can withstand (in mm). The rule is: the higher the water column, the more water-resistant. Not sure whether your jacket is fully waterproof and don't fancy getting soaked in a shower? Ask our profashionals for advice. They'll be happy to help you find the right raincoat.