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Stoic Welder Lo Softshell - Men's
How is the waterproofing on this coat it says highly water resistant...
By sco2802711
Ranked #2862 - Men's Softshell Jackets
February 1, 2010
How is the waterproofing on this coat it says highly water resistant what does that mean????
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By Ian McCalder
Ranked #29 - Men's Softshell Jackets
February 5, 2010
It means the fabric itself is not waterproof and/or the seams are not taped. To be fully waterproof a jacket needs to have waterproof fabric, taped seams (since stitch holes are not waterproof), and a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating on the fabric. This jacket has the DWR so it will shed a light rain, but the jacket will soak through eventually in a medium/heavy rain. For general and casual use a jacket that is "highly water resistant" is good enough. I've got quite a few and they have yet to let me down.
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