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2. Rab (company) - Wikipedia

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   Rab's down jackets, sleeping bags and expedition wear are designed with cold weather in mind, and employ European goose and duck down that is certified to the Responsible Down Standard. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] A fluorocarbon -free water repellence treatment is also applied to the down used in clothing and sleeping bags in order to reduce water saturation.

3. Windbreaker - Wikipedia

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   A Rissman company ad for windbreaker jackets (1942) United States President Richard Nixon wearing a windbreaker on September 6, 1969. The term was first used by the John Rissman company of Chicago for its gabardine jackets. "Windbreaker" is used in the United Kingdom and certain Commonwealth countries, including Australia and India. It can also ...

4. Waterproof fabric - Wikipedia

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   Drop of water on 100% polyester textile. Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water passing through, but allow water vapour to pass through. Their ability to block out rain and snow while allowing vapour from sweat to evaporate leads to their use in rainwear, waterproof outdoor sports clothing, tents, and other applications.

5. Raincoat - Wikipedia

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   A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant garment worn on the upper body to shield the wearer from rain. The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats with long sleeves that are waist-length. A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rainsuit. Rain clothing may also be in one piece, like a boilersuit.

6. Flight jacket - Wikipedia

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   The military bomber jacket was made to be versatile for functionality as it was a lightweight jacket that kept aircrews warm. The B-15 jacket consisted of a fur collar made of cotton which was later changed to nylon after 1945 since it was considered more suitable because it is water resistant and kept perspiration out (Cruz, 2016).

7. Lowe Alpine - Wikipedia

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   In 1967 Greg created a back pack, named the Expedition Pack, with internal phenolic resin laminate stays, later revised to 6061 aluminium flat bar, being a frame which facilitated the carrying of heavy loads and a unique chest strap designed to attach to a haul rope while still wearing the pack.