Rain suit or raincoat is a
waterproof or water-resistant
coat worn to protect the body
from the rain and made
specifically for extreme
weather conditions. Generally,
rain suits come with bottoms
and tops to keep you dry from
head to toe. On occasion they
come in a 3 piece suit where
the hood is not directly
attached to the jacket. Modern
rain suits are often
constructed of breathable,
waterproof fabrics. They are
constructed with the best of
quality and are durable. One
of the most popular materials
for rain suits is PVC
material. PVC material is
abbreviated for polyvinyl
chloride. PVC is a hard
plastic that is made softer
and more flexible by the
addition of phthalates. They
don’t only have to be worn in
harsh rain conditions, rain
suits can be worn while
working on a ship to keep the
body dry.
