Waterproof Clothing??

Diamonds_2

Does anyone know a cheap(ish) place to buy waterproof clothing for my OH? he spends time outdoors in his new job and is sick of being soaking.. (this weather!!!!!).

:j

holstar

well...if you want something to be absolutely waterproof, you are going to have to spend a bit more
for best waterproof/breathable fabrics, look for Goretex or eVent (breathable means he wont get so sweaty wearing it), but for jackets made of these you are looking at around £60 - £250 (depending on where you buy, what style, what make etc). These fabrics have a much higher hydrostatic head than other fabrics which is what makes them so much better.
If this job is a permanent one, it may be worth looking into investing in a high quality jacket such as this.

Alternatively, look for any jacket with taped seams and waterproof or stormproof fabric (NOT weatherproof, showerproof).

I worked in Millets for several years so heres a couple of examples from their website:

Berghaus Goretex - lightweight, v high quality, waterproof, breathable etc, but expensive
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Peter Storm - waterproof, non-breathable, lower quality fabricf, but much cheaper
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You will most likely be able to find similar cheaper on internet if you search for it, but I have work to do right now, sorry!

If you want any advice on jackets you find anywhere, give us a PM and I'll be happy to help
HTH

kevingattaca

Well you asked for 'Cheap' How about ;

http://www.studio-outlet.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=11&productId=16385&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10216&cache_entry=-1

It's waterproof, Breathable ( But short?! ) and £8.99 !!!!!!

Diamonds_2

Thanks to both of you! fantastic stuff! :beer: :beer:

I think he needs quite decent stuff but hell! I can't pay over a hundred for it :eek: £8.99 sounds good :rotfl: but maybe the inbetweeny might be just right.

holstar

at £8.99 thats flippin good for Regatta! Doesn't give much detail about it, but that should be ok....Regatta aren't in the habit of claiming to be waterproof & breathable when they aren't.

good find there by kevingattaca!

dadrock

Dickies wear wont let you down:-
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=040110811&r=2155&g=121

And it'll last longer than lesser brands....