Waxed Cotton Rain Cape

Taped down seams inner zippers and drawstrings galore and external storm flaps make this an affordable enemy of moisture.

Waxed cotton rain cape.

One layer of this waxed cotton fabric is sufficient. The cape is to prevent rain from cooling the inside layer on the shoulders keeping this layer warmer and its breathability higher in the area where the coat lies close to the body so enhancing the comfort and. Our waxed cotton hooded capes offer a fun and stylish yet practical alternative to full jackets. While most waxed canvas jackets can handle rain dropping in sheets this stops it coming in from the sides or the restless waves beneath.

Carny valley is an eco friendly british designer of rain capes. Duxback rainwear is designed specifically to suit the needs of cyclists. Carradice duxback rain poncho. Designed specifically for cycling this lightweight reproofable waxed cotton is waterproof rustle proof and long lasting.

In most modern waxed cotton applications thick cotton fabric is used as the base and gets treated with weather proof wax typically a combination of paraffin wax or beeswax and oils and it not only makes the fabric fall and winter ready the combination far outlasts more modern materials because it makes the cotton fabric more resilient and it can be repeatedly re waxed. Enjoy the freedom stay dry and look amazing. All feature taped seams and scotchlitet strips for added night safety. The shoulder cape is not to give extra water resistance on the shoulders.