Tips for choosing raincoat
One of the equipment required to be possessed during the rainy season is a raincoat. Of course, during the rainy season is not uncommon our activity requires us to move out of the room, although it was raining. Therefore in addition to an umbrella, raincoat can be called shall be held during the rainy season.
Nowadays, there are many models and material of raincoat on the market. Sometimes we are so confused how to choose the correct raincoat. In order not miscast raincoat and managed to get the maximum protection for our body from the rain here are tips for choosing the quality raincoat.
Choose a raincoat made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or may also parachute material. PVC is a material that is waterproof, although on average weighted more heavily, because thicker and more dense. If you prefer a more lightweight raincoat, parachute material can be selected. Parachute material can withstand water and has a wider range of color choices.
Raincoat color that should be chosen is a brightly colored. Because at the time the rain, visibility is usually short especially during heavy rain and fog. Colored raincoat would be better for safety, especially on the road because more easily visible. Although the color of raincoat is dark, it doesn’t matter as long as there are lines that can shine when exposed to lights.
Choose raincoat shaped suit. Avoid raincoat shaped poncho. Raincoat poncho model does not feel compact to our body, cause the bottom waving if exposed by wind and disturbing. Avoid also choose a raincoat that doesn’t use sutures or press only, because its resistance not so strong. It is better to choose a raincoat that is a combination of sewing and the press, because will be stronger.
It will be better if we choose raincoat that has a zipper from a good and strong material. Good material for zippers example is copper or brass. Zippers raincoat made of plastic or metal material easily broken and corroded when exposed to water. So do not choose the zippers are made of plastic or metal.