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A waterproof raincoat is a shell whose purpose is to block the rain.

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What is an outdoor jacket made of waterproof material called?

anorak raincoat!


How do you make waterproof fabric?

http://www.enotes.com/how-products-encyclopedia/raincoat


Who invented the raincoat?

Charles Macintosh invented the waterproof coat in 1824


Why raincoat make by plastic?

Plastic is easy to mould into garments, and is waterproof.


What is a waterproof cloak called in spanish?

A "waterproof cloak" or "raincoat" in Spanish is "impermeable". It is pronounced "eem-pare-may-AH-blay". Please see this site for confirmation of the translation: http://www.answers.com/library/Translations


Is there an article of clothing that starts with a w?

winter knits, watch, wrap, wetsuit, waterproof raincoat


Ways to prevent getting wet?

raincoat, umbrella, stay inside, waterproof clothings and shoes.


What term best fits a waterproof raincoat?

Gore-tex


What is a brit's raincoat called?

mac


What properties would you use to make a raincoat?

You can't use a property, as it's a description of something a substance does. A better question would be to ask 'What are the properties you would look for in a material to be used for a raincoat?' You'd want it to be waterproof, flexible, hard wearing and comfortable.


Can raincoats be made of cotton silk or wool why?

No, raincoats can't be made of silk or wool. The main function of a raincoat is that it is waterproof, so rain slides right off without the person wearing the coat getting wet. Silk and wool are not waterproof.


When was the raincoat invented?

The raincoat was invented in 1823. It was invented by Charles Macintosh, and the first raincoats were called Macintosh coats, which were developed in Glasgow, Scotland.