In recent times, out-of-door sports have gradually come popular, which makes these words, like outsides, out-of-door gear, climbing, and hiking popular among people. Likewise, a waterproof anorak jacket is an essential jacket for outdoor sports. Cool designs and skin-friendly fabrics make leakproof rain jackets a must-have for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Still, people are confused when choosing a waterproof rain jacket. Then, we, Aung Crown, a professional custom manufacturer of custom hats and apparel, will introduce waterproof rain jackets from all aspects, which can help you better choose a waterproof rain jacket.

What’s A Leakproof Rain Jacket?

Leakproof rain jackets, also called Anorak jackets, are one of the essential pieces of out-of-door gear. This type of jacket was originally used for outdoor enthusiasts climbing snow-capped mountains. When reaching the final push to the summit, climbers will take off their down jackets and put their climbing backpacks off, only wearing prior outerwear that is decided for the weather. No matter whether for casual urban style or ordinary weekend trip travelers, waterproof rain jackets are the secret for mid-long hiking or climbing. Indeed, this type of jacket is derived from abroad. No matter whether you are a professional adventurer or a climber of icy, snow-capped mountains, a proper waterproof rain jacket is an essential gear for your adventurous journey.

Features of Waterproof Rain Jackets

1. Professional Waterproof Function

This means no matter whether you sit in humid places or walk under rainy and windy weather, waterproof rain jackets can effectively block rain and snow from you, and keep you water away from you inner clothes, which does not let you feel humid and cold. .

2. Permeable & Breathable Feature

This function means that you sweat a lot when you are doing a lot of sports. Your skin breathes in a lot of humid air, and if it cannot discharge immediately, sweat can get stuck between your body and your clothing, which makes you sticky and wet. Under cloudy and rainy weather, this will let you feel humid and cold, particularly in high mountains and chill gorges. cold body and losing body heat are very dangerous, therefore the breathable feature of waterproof rain jackets is veritable important.

3. Windproof Function

The windproof function means 100% windproof, which can keep us away from any wind. Under the multi-changeable, natural environments, when chill winds breeze through our clothing, these winds can breeze a layer of warm air from our body. This warm layer is about 1 cm in thickness, the temperature is from 34℃/93.2℉ to 35℃/95℉, and the humidity is between 40% to 60%. Even a very small change in this warm air layer, we will feel cold and uncomfortable immediately. Therefore, when cold winds breeze through clothing to destroy this warm air layer, it can lead to body heat loss quickly and lower body temperature, which can make us feel chill and cold. This is the cold wind effect.

Fabric Constructions for Anorak Jackets

Fabrics for anorak jackets are extensively distributed into two main types: 2-layer (2L) and 3-layer (3L) laminated constructions. The 2-layer laminated construction is composed of external fabrics and a waterproof, permeable thin film that is laminated by heat pressing. The 3-layer laminated construction is to address the skin-uncomfortable issue when the 2-layer laminated construction touches the skin directly. To lower the weight, the 3-layer laminated construction is laminated with a very thin yarn mesh on the permeable thin film that is generally made from polyester. It seems that we use plastic bags; if plastic bags directly touch our skin, it will make our skin uncomfortable. Therefore, 2-layer laminated anorak jackets are laminated on the reverse sides of both layers, which can eliminate the clingy touch against the skin. In general, there is a warm filling layer between the 2-layer laminated construction, without lining. The lining of anorak jackets is made from mesh cloth or thin polyester. Thus, there is a laminated layer; some brands add various warm fillings to this layer, which makes their anorak jackets windproof and warm at the same time.

How to Choose An Anorak Jacket？

1. Tissus

Fabrics are the key point that decides the quality of anorak jackets. Sorted by fabrics, here are two main types: EPTFE et hydrophilic fabrics with PU/TPU laminated films. EPTFE can broadly be divided into 2 types: GORE-TEX® and EVENT. EPTFE is a laminated microporous fabric, and its waterproof, permeable function is laminated on a microporous film, and its micropores are smaller than water molecules and bigger than gas molecules, which can effectively block rain away and let sweat evaporate out fast. The hydrophilic fabric with a PU/TPU laminated film achieves its waterproof function through its non-porous waterproof layer and hydrophilic molecular chain structure.

2. Styles

Climbing Anoraks: These waterproof rain jackets are relatively simple in style. Considering to special requirements during climbing, hooded anoraks feature better windproofing than anoraks without hoods; anoraks without waist pockets are convenient to carry and wear. Please minimize the weight while ensuring the strength. This type of anorak is veritably perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Outdoor Anoraks: Perfect for various outdoor activities, outdoor anoraks are complex in styles, feature multiple functions (namely, hoods), and are heavier than climbing anoraks.

Rainproof Anoraks: This type of anorak is simplest in styles, lightest in weights, thinnest in fabrics, cheapest in prices, and poorest in breathability. If you are not an outdoor enthusiast, then this anorak is a great choice for you.

3. Artisanat

If anoraks are sorted by craftsmanship and waterproof, permeable fabrics, here are three main types.

2-Layer laminated anoraks: This type of anorak is laminated with a soft, waterproof, permeable layer under outer fabrics. When manufacturing this type of anorak, it needs to add lining to protect the waterproof, permeable film. 2-layer laminated anoraks are soft to the touch, which is widely used.

3-Layer laminated anoraks: Anoraks made from 3-layer laminated fabrics, including a waterproof, permeable layer bonded beneath the outer fabric, and followed by an inner layer. Such a construction can eliminate the demand for additional lining while manufacturing. 3L anoraks are pretty wear-resistant and well-performing.

2.5-Layer laminated anoraks: This type of anorak is between the anoraks above. The most representative fabric is GORE‑TEX PACLITE® (2.5-layer laminate construction), adding one more protective layer beneath the outer laminated waterproof, permeable layer. Due to the protective layer, when manufacturing, anoraks don’t need to add lining, but the protective layer is thinner and softer than lining, which makes 2.5L anoraks lightweight, thin, and easy to carry on.

4. Accessoires

Only considering fabrics of anoraks is not enough; here are essential accessories to check before purchasing an anorak, like zippers, buckles, and nylon Velcro. Sometimes, these small accessories are directly related to the quality, wear resistance, and reliability of anoraks.

When checking the quality of anoraks, it’s recommended to check the accessories, which can indicate the quality of the anoraks. For example, YKK zippers are the world’s zippers that are the basic accessories for outdoor products. In addition, please pay more attention to nylon Velcro, and 3M, the American company, offers great nylon Velcro, featuring flat, smooth to the touch, without pricking our hands. It’s very easy to text this with a sweater, and nice Velcro won’t stick to the sweater. For a reliable and professional anorak, it’s picky about each small accessory, which can offer the best reliability for the wild and outdoors.

5. Prices

Nowadays, there are plenty of anorak brands that offer various styles for consumers to choose from, with prices from $25 to $300+, and even thousands of dollars. Usually, major brands have different collections or series to meet consumers’ different needs. Therefore, even for the same brand, prices of anoraks are very different due to different fabrics and craftsmanship. So, consumers can choose one based on their budgets and demands. However, if for relatively professional outdoor sports, like climbing snow-capped mountains, then it’s better to choose well-performing anoraks.

Common Mistakes When Purchasing Anorak Jackets

With the popularity of outdoor sports in domestic areas, various outdoor gear, like ski suits and anoraks, has gradually become popular among different people. However, due to the special functions of anoraks, people have less chance to know them and don’t know how to choose one. Thus, there are still many people who easily make common mistakes when purchasing an anorak jacket. Here are the 3 common mistakes when selecting an anorak jacket.

The First Common Mistake: The warmer the anoraks, the better they are.

There are many types of outdoor gear, like ski suits and anoraks. For warmth, ski suits are warmer than anoraks. However, for common winter weather, an anorak jacket is enough. If you don’t ski a lot, buying a ski suit is too waste.

The Second Common Mistake: The more expensive the anoraks, the better they are

Still, many people don’t know the level of outdoor sports and believe that the more expensive the anoraks, the better they are, which can offer more protection and helps for them. Here are some examples below the sheet.

The Third Common Mistake: Anoraks belong to casual wear

As various brands of anoraks have entered the market, the prices of anoraks have also decreased. Nowadays, many anoraks are designed by designers from well-known brands, with a strong sense of fashion, moved colors, and extra warmth. Due to the functions of anoraks, lots of people like to wear an anorak as daily wear. In fact, anoraks are not casual wear and are mainly designed for outdoor sports, with strong functions. Of course, choosing a relatively thin anorak jacket as work wear is a pretty nice choice.

Eliminating common mistakes can help consumers choose anoraks.

How to Wash Anorak Jackets?

1. Washing By Hand

①　Use neutral soap to dissolve in 30℃/86℉ lukewarm water, and then soak anoraks for about 5 minutes.

②　Then, brush dirt gently with a soft brush, and please do not brush too hard.

③　Rinse completely with lots of running water to ensure that all detergent residue is totally removed.

④　Please do not wring out anoraks and naturally dry under natural cool and shadow places, avoiding direct sunlight. Also, please do not iron them at high temperatures.

⑤　Unless anoraks are really dirty, they don’t need to be washed frequently to avoid damaging them.

⑥　To better maintain anoraks, should regularly use a splash-proof agent to recover and maintain the waterproof function of anoraks.

2. Machine Washing

It’s important to choose a washing machine that is equipped with technical out-of-door apparel marshland and dry cycles to cover the anorak’s waterproof and permeable membrane.

①　Washing: The washing machine needs to be acclimated proper washing rhythm and power. While washing an anorak jacket, please avoid washing disunion that can damage the waterproof coating.

②　Rinsing: The washing machines must feature the foam self-detection technology to thoroughly remove detergent residue and prevent chemical damage to the waterproof coating.

③　Spin Cycle: During the gradual extraction of water from the anorak jacket, the washing machine must not damage the leakproof coating.

④　Drying: The washing machine should dry the jacket at a low temperature not exceeding 55°C (123°F) to prevent high-heat damage to the leakproof and permeable coating. Using a technical waterproof treatment subsequently enhances effectiveness.

How to Maintain Anorak Jackets?

• Maintaining while wearing

Compared with other apparel, the quality of anoraks is better than other apparel. However, if you don’t pay attention to the ways, the waterproof, permeable film is very easy to age. Therefore, when wearing an anorak jacket, please don’t let your backpack press it for a long time because it’s very easy to damage the waterproof, permeable thin film. Also, can pull up the hem of anoraks above the waist belt, and buckle the waist belt on the backpack, which can reduce the damage from the backpack to the anorak jacket.

• Washing Anoraks Based on Actual Situations

Please wash anoraks according to the actual situation. Although anoraks are pretty wear-resistant, after wearing them for a while, the surface of anoraks will get dirty. Then, we can wash it when we are not going out.

• Please do not wash anoraks frequently

If washing anoraks frequently, it’s very easy to damage them. Therefore, whether to wash anoraks or not should be based on the situation. One is that after going out, the anorak is stained with oil or earth. The other one is that you are not going to wear it for a long time. Besides both situations, it is not necessary to wash anoraks frequently unless they are very dirty..

• Storing ways

As you don’t wear anoraks, please pay attention to the storage ways of anoraks, please don’t fold them like normal clothes, and hang them with hangers in closets, which can avoid affecting the waterproof, permeable function by wrinkles.

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